Small Business Management Certificate Program

Requirements	FAQ’s	Enrollment	Register for Seminars

 Starting a new business is an overwhelming challenge.  The ASU-SBDC developed the Small Business Management Certificate Program help meet the needs of aspiring small business owners.  The program will help participants build essential business skills and knowledge on how to run a successful business.  Once you complete the requirements, you will receive your SBMCP certificate at a graduation ceremony.

 

Requirements

Attendance to the following 8 seminars

1. Essentials of Starting a New Business
2. The Business Plan
3. Business Plan Financials
4. Bookkeeping Basics
5. Financing Options for Your Small Business
6. Marketing 101
7. Sales Tax Seminar
8. Understanding Financial Statements

SBMCP members must register for all seminars they are planning to attend. The easiest way to register is by using your eCenter ID and password.You will not have to pay fees for seminars taken to fulfill your SBMCP requirements. Seminars may be taken in any order but we recommend taking Essentials and The Business Plan first. REQUIRED seminars (listed above) are free for enrolled members.

IRS Tax Module

The IRS Tax Module can be found here: http://www.tax.gov/virtualworkshop/ Please review the information provided and e-mail Training Coordinator with a written confirmation that you have reviewed the material in the module. 

2 On-Line Seminars (your choice)

You can fulfill the on-line training requirements at any time. After taking an online training module take the quick evaluation and print out a certificate of completion. You may take any topic.

Advising

One advising session with and ASU-SBDC Business Development Specialist. To schedule an advising session (free and confidential) please contact our main office at (325) 942-2098. When you meet with your advisor have them sign off your form.

 

FAQ’s

How do I register?

If you have decided that the SBMCP is right for you and would like to enroll, please fill out and turn in the registration form  to the training coordinator, Jessica Lambert. You can contact her during regular office hours at (325) 942-2019 or by e-mail at jessica.lambert@angelo.edu. Payment must be made before you receive your notebook. You will need to schedule a time to meet and discuss the program. 

When will I receive my notebook?

You will receive your notebook after registration form and payment have been received. The notebook can either be picked up during office hours or you may request to receive it when you attend your next seminar. Contact jessica.lambert@angelo.edu for more information.

I’ve already been to a few of the required seminars, will they still count?

Yes, any seminar you have attended in the past year will count towards the completion of your certification but all seminars must be completed in a one year span.

Why can’t I count seminars that I attended more than one year ago?

We don’t count seminars you’ve attended more than a year ago because we want to be sure that the knowledge you have gained is the most up to date information.

What if I don’t finish in one year?

Situations are dealt with on a case by case basis. If you have been an active participant you may get an extension to complete your requirements. If you are an inactive participant you may have to re-enroll and pay another enrollment fee. You may request a replacement notebook with re-enrollment.

How will I track my progress?

You are responsible for keeping track of and completing all of the requirements, which can be done on any enrollment form. However, if you would like to see a report of your seminar attendance e-mail jessica.lambert@angelo.edu.

When is graduation?

Graduation ceremonies are held on an as needed basis. Whenever approximately 12 members have completed all requirements a graduation ceremony will be held. Graduations are held approximately 2 times a year.

Learn More About our Graduation Ceremonies

I want to graduate soon but some seminars I need are not being offered this quarter. Are there any options for me?

Because some seminars are given only 3 or 4 times a year there are some alternate graduation options available. You must meet with the program coordinator to discuss completing an alternate graduation plan. Alternatives are primarily made up of additional online training modules or taking another set of seminars that will provide similar information. 

I have more questions!

If you need more information regarding the SBMCP please contact Jessica Lambert, Business Development Training Coordinator at (325) 942-2019 or e-mail jessica.lambert@angelo.edu.