• Interest in business
• Open & friendly attitude
• Enjoys coordinating data & resources
• Will work hard & accept responsibility
• Can give others direction
• Can keep records; set prices & budgets
• Will invest time, energy & money
• Will take risks & adjust to change
• Can access investment capital
• State & city business licenses

Salary Range:

Related Occupations:

• Independent business consultants
• Marketing & sales representatives
• Fashion merchandisers
• Retail store & restaurant managers
• Small Business owners & entrepreneurs
• Small Business operators & managers

Small business owners manage and operate their own firms, manufacturing products and sell goods and services to their customers.  They direct production, marketing and distribution, manage finances, supervise employees and purchase materials and supplies.  They may oversee an entire business or be involved in only one area.

Experience:
Community college training is recommended to gain skills needed to succeed and prosper.  Prior business experience increases odds of success, along with personal drive and ambition.

Skills - Knowledge of:

• Meeting customer needs
• Business regulations & computers
• Strategic planning &  organization
• Purchasing, sales & marketing
• Securing state & city business licenses
• Personnel & human resources
• Technical aspects of product or service
• Financial management, accounting & bookkeeping

Employment Outlook:
Small businesses are a thriving, emerging growth industry in California for those with education, experience, determination, talent, business savvy and a unique product or service to sell.  More than 350,000 small businesses (1-4 employees) operate in the state.

Where the Jobs Are:

• Construction
• Electronics & Aerospace
• Engineering & architectural services
• Entertainment: hotels & motels
• Personal, business & repair services
• Retail & wholesale sales
• Wine & food processing
• Textile & apparel manufacturing
• Instrument manufacturing
• Restaurants & Real Estate
• Self-employment

Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor Barbara Hansen
Office: A-16-D
Telephone: (619) 388-2661
 

Barbara Hansen, | Phone: 619-388-2661, | bhansen@sdccd.net  |  A-16-D