Marketing & Business Development
UNITS
Small Business Marketing
(BSBSBM403A - Promote the Business)
No business can succeed without marketing. This unit will build your
knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the marketing process
including market research, marketing strategies and the marketing mix.
You will then apply your knowledge and skills to develop a marketing
plan for your own business or intended business.
Specific topics include segmenting the market, product life cycle,
using market research in a small business, developing a competitive
advantage, distribution methods, pricing factors, promotion, selling
and designing advertisements that work.
Research Business Opportunities
(BSBSBM301A Research Business Opportunities)
An introductory subject for students not yet in business.
Finding the right business or business opportunity can be difficult.
This unit covers searching for business opportunities and investigating
whether or not they are likely to be successful. It discusses the different
ways to get into small business and looks at the essential management
skills required. In the process it asks you to assess your existing
skills and examine if you are suited to small business.
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Customer Service
(BSBCMN410A Coordinate Implementation of Customer Service Strategies)
Excellent customer service can give your small business a competitive
advantage. This unit will enable you to develop effective skills in
managing customer relationsin a small business.
Specific topics covered
include why businesses lose customers, types of customers, their needs
and expectations, establishing service standards, communicating with
customers, maintaining smooth internal operations, dealing with difficult
customers and customer satisfaction surveys.
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Establish Business Networks
(BSBCMN403A Establish Business Networks)
Networking can be an effective, low cost marketing tool for your small
business. This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop
and maintain effective workplace relationships and networks. It covers
the activities of communication and representation.