This course is made up of one hour of instruction on business management. The class is intended to help contractors in Minnesota gain the hours of instruction required for license renewal.

This course covers the following topics:

  • Starting a new business and the steps for starting a new business.
  • Writing a business plan, will help escribe what a business plan is and the process for developing one.
  • General principles of business management. This discusses core concepts that relate to management of a business.
  • Day-to-day management concerns addresses the core everyday practices of a business, especially accounting.
  • Business management: employees subcontractors and employment law. This will cover different forms of employment and the expectations of an employer.
  • Human resources considerations will explore the human resources side of business management. This section covers such topics, as workers comp, employee rights, and payroll taxes.

To assist with comprehension and retention of the material, the course is broken up by two five-question incremental quizzes.

Course ID(s): CRSE2511-0038

Approved By: Department of Labor and Industry - Contractor Board

Course Outline

  • Business Management
    • Starting A Business [3 Activities]
      • 01. Starting a New Business
      • 02. Writing a Business Plan
      • 03. General Principles of Business Management
    • Incremental Quiz 1 (5 questions)
    • Managing A Business [3 Activities]
      • 01. Day-to-Day Management Concerns
      • 02. Business Management: Employees, Subcontractors, & Employment Law
      • 03. Human Resources Considerations
    • Incremental Quiz 2 (5 questions)
  • Course Completion
    • Mandatory DLI Questionnaire
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Expedited Reporting Available
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Instructor Bio

Jerry Durham

Jerry previously served the state of North Carolina as a Level III electrical inspector and provided state-approved electrical training for electrical inspectors at both Alamance County and Guilford County (NC) Community Colleges. Jerry taught the Kentucky state-approved four-year electrical apprenticeship programs offered by the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Trade School and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Trade School, and served the state of Kentucky as a Master Electrician and Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Officer. Jerry is a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) and NCCER Core and Electrical Curriculum certified instructor. Jerry currently holds North Carolina and ICC electrical inspector accreditations and is recognized by the state of Washington as an approved electrical administrator.