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Small Business

Research shows that 80% of all new jobs in Canada are created by small businesses. Are you ready to join these entrepreneurs? This five-week program provides foundation knowledge and skill development in the key areas of starting and growing a successful small business. Topics include entrepreneurship, marketing, financial management, operations, legal obligations, human resources, and business plans. Most importantly, you will be encouraged and motivated to be a successful entrepreneur. $90 per course or $765 when you register for all ten courses in the same term.

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Program Description

Required Courses:

Elective Courses:




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.

We look forward to meeting you.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.



Apply to this Program

Contact Information:

Program Coordinator: Jennifer Gossen, 604.871.7000, ext. 8670

Program Assistant: Lynda Boothby, 604.871.7000, ext. 8383

    Fax     In Person
Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604-443-8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

 Class Full/In Progress
Currently scheduled:
Entrepreneurial Skills SMBU 1101 required
CRN 20438 FULL $90.00 DTN Mon Apr-22-2013
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Apr-22-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20670 $90.00 DTN Mon Jun-17-2013
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Jun-17-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30329 $90.00 DTN Mon Sep-23-2013
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Sep-23-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Finance Statements & Planning SMBU 1107 required
CRN 20446 FULL $90.00 DTN Wed May-22-2013
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May-22-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30337 $90.00 DTN Wed Oct-23-2013
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Oct-23-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Financing Your Business SMBU 1109 required
CRN 20444 FULL $90.00 DTN Mon May-13-2013
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May-13-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20676 $90.00 DTN Wed Jul-10-2013
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Jul-10-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30335 $90.00 DTN Wed Oct-16-2013
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Oct-16-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Human Resources SMBU 1106 required
CRN 20443 FULL $90.00 DTN Wed May-08-2013
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May-08-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20675 $90.00 DTN Mon Jul-08-2013
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Jul-08-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30334 $90.00 DTN Wed Oct-09-2013
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Oct-09-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Legal Obligations SMBU 1108 required
CRN 20442 FULL $90.00 DTN Mon May-06-2013
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May-06-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30333 $90.00 DTN Mon Oct-07-2013
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Oct-07-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Market Your Business SMBU 1102 required
CRN 20439 FULL $90.00 DTN Wed Apr-24-2013
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Apr-24-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20671 $90.00 DTN Wed Jun-19-2013
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Jun-19-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30330 $90.00 DTN Wed Sep-25-2013
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Sep-25-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Preparing Your Business Plan SMBU 1110 required
CRN 20447 $90.00 DTN Mon May-27-2013
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May-27-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20679 $90.00 DTN Mon Jul-22-2013
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Jul-22-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30338 $90.00 DTN Mon Oct-28-2013
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Oct-28-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Small Business Bookkeeping SMBU 1104 required
CRN 20445 FULL $90.00 DTN Wed May-15-2013
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May-15-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20677 $90.00 DTN Mon Jul-15-2013
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Jul-15-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30336 $90.00 DTN Mon Oct-21-2013
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Oct-21-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Small Business Management SMBU 1103 required
CRN 20441 FULL $90.00 DTN Wed May-01-2013
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May-01-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20673 $90.00 DTN Wed Jun-26-2013
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Jun-26-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30332 $90.00 DTN Wed Oct-02-2013
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Oct-02-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Understanding Financial Needs SMBU 1105 required
CRN 20440 FULL $90.00 DTN Mon Apr-29-2013
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Apr-29-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 20672 $90.00 DTN Mon Jun-24-2013
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Jun-24-2013 		18:00
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21:00
CRN 30331 $90.00 DTN Mon Sep-30-2013
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Sep-30-2013 		18:00
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21:00
Guerrilla Marketing SMBU 1119 elective
CRN 30339 $90.00 DTN Tue Oct-08-2013
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Oct-08-2013 		18:00 to 21:00
Small Business Human Resources SMBU 1122 elective
CRN 30348 $340.00 DTN Tue Oct-15-2013
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Nov-05-2013 		18:00 to 21:00


Note:

* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include HST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.

* All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.


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