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- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Small Business Management will prepare you for the following roles.
Office Manager
Office Managers oversee the operations of the office and administrative support team. They are usually in charge of the organisation’s clerks, rece...
Small Business Owner
Small Businesses in Australia have under 20 staff, but more than 75% have less than 4 employees. These are known as micro-businesses. Small busines...
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
A Café or Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations at a dining venue. You’ll supervise other staff and make sure the dining area is well presen...
Franchisee
Franchisees operate their business under the established brand of a franchisor — strictly complying with their operating procedures, uniforms, stoc...
Independent Contractor
Independent Contractors operate their own small business and contract their services out to other businesses. They include construction workers, tr...
Retail Supervisor
A Retail Supervisor manages a team of staff working in a retail store. You might supervise workers in a particular department or be in charge of a ...
Retail Team Leader
A Retail Team Leader supervises a team of staff in a retail environment. You might work in a large department or grocery store or work in a special...
Department Manager
A Department Manager oversees the daily operations of a section of a retail store. You might set sales targets, check financial progress and provid...
Store Manager
A Store Manager takes care of the overall operations of a retail shop or store. You’ll manage staff, set sales targets and oversee the store’s fina...
Retail Manager
A Retail Manager oversees the daily running of a retail store. You’ll supervise staff, set sales goals and manage budgets. Retail Managers ensure s...
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