This self-instructional module on estimating your business potential is the second in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competency objectives for this module are (1) identify potential customers who are most likely to purchase your goods and services and (2) estimate the volume of goods and services you can expect…

This self-instructional module on creating an effective business image is the fourth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify the key factors which contribute to formation of a business image and (2) assess your current image and determine if it communicates the…

This self-instructional module on merchandising is the eighth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify the elements of a balanced merchandise plan and (2) implement a workable plan to meet the needs of a business. Provided are information sections on the elements of a…

This self-instructional module on success in small business is the first in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competency objectives for this module are (1) ability to evaluate chances of success based upon one's personality and knowledge of good business practices and (2) ability to determine one's commitment to…

This self-instructional module on developing your sales promotion plan is the fifth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) describe the role of advertising, display, and personal selling in a sales promotion plan and (2) develop an effective sales promotion plan which…

This self-instructional module on improving profits through effective management is the seventh in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) apply planning and organizing skills in the operation of a business and (2) implement effective time management practices. Provided are…

This self-instructional module on assessing the health of your business is the eleventh in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. The competency for this module is to assess the financial condition of your business. Provided are information sections (key business records, balance sheet and profit and loss statements,…

This self-instructional module on protection for you and your business is the twelfth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module (1) determine when to seek professional advice from an attorney or insurance agent and (2) identify insurance coverage essential to the operation of a small…

This document is a guide to twelve competency based modules designed to develop management skills for small business owner-managers. Provided are the following sections: description of module format; the role of the teacher counselor; study habit suggestions; "My Blueprint for Success" (to be completed after each module, its purpose is…

The purpose of this project was to develop, administer, and evaluate an inservice education program designed to provide entrepreneurial competencies for owner-managers of newly formed small business firms. The project objectives included the following: (1) identify the core-crucial managerial-entrepreneurial competencies needed by the…

This guide was developed to help preservice or inservice vocational teachers to understand the general nature and use of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education's performance-based teacher education (PBTE) materials. (The PBTE materials are a series of modularized learning packages focusing upon the specific professional…

This self-instructional module on business records is the ninth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify the records required for business operations and (2) describe the important uses of business records. Provided are information sections (reasons for records, parts of a…

Attitudes of students, faculty, and recent graduates to a self-paced, self-instructional junior-level program using learning modules were significantly positive for all groups. Faculty stressed the need for continuing support, and older students and seniors were the most positively disposed group. (MSE)

This curriculum guide provides materials for a course in word processing. An instructor's guide sets forth prerequisites, equipment, use of the modules, comments on individual modules, a 12-item bibliography, answer keys, and a brief overview of each module. Six student modules follow. They are self-contained and require little effort on the…

This self-instructional module on determining capital needs is the third in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify factors which must be considered when you begin the search for additional funds and (2) identify the sources of additional funds. Provided are information…