Small Business Manager

What does a Small Business Manager?

Small business managers are responsible for the supervision of employees, marketing, customer service and paperwork of smaller organisations across a variety of industries.

Read more about the administration and business industry.

What skills do you need to be a Small Business Manager?

Small business managers coordinate the daily processes and procedures of a range of smaller organisations.

• Understand and take a role in developing company policies, strategies and procedures
• Direct the production, administration, sales and distribution of a smaller organisation
• Take responsibility for issues related to the hiring, performance management and training of company personnel
• Supervise marketing and branding operations according to sales goals
• Prepare reports including those related to budgets, profits and predictions
• Act as company representative at a range of official and promotional events

How to become a Small Business Manager 

Small Business Managers generally require a bachelor's degree in business so they have the skills needed to manage the operational side of a small business.

If you're looking for a qualification to get started in this career pathway, consider doing a BSB40320 - Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. This course can give you the basic skills of starting and managing a small business venture of your own.