Certificate in Small Business Management
Learn the Core Skills to Start or Run a Small Business
The Certificate in Small Business Management gives you practical skills for planning, managing, and growing a small business. You will learn business basics including GST, income tax fundamentals, budgeting and cashflow, plus marketing and social media. You will also build confidence using Xero and MYOB for everyday business finance tasks.
- ✓ Learn small business essentials including planning, reporting, and compliance basics
- ✓ Build confidence with budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
- ✓ Develop practical finance skills using Xero and MYOB Business Essentials
Enrol today and build small business skills you can apply straight away.
Investment: $1,399 + GST, or only $29 per week on a flexible payment plan
10-Day Money Back Guarantee
Duration
6 Months Access | ~140 hours
Learning Mode
100% online, study whenever suits you
Unlimited Support
Unlimited support during business hours
Qualification
Industry-accredited Certificate
No Exams
No exams, ever
GAIN AN INDUSTRY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION & EARN MORE
This course is a good fit if:
✓ You want to feel more confident at work and build skills that support your future career growth.
✓ You want to understand how business works, including finance, legislation, payroll, and marketing.
✓ You are considering leadership, management, or running a business in the future.
✓ You want practical knowledge you can apply in real workplace or business settings.
✓ You need flexible online study that fits around work, family, and daily life.
This course is best suited to learners who want to build strong business foundations.
It is ideal for those who want to strengthen their understanding of business operations, financial processes, compliance, and decision-making in a clear and structured way.
This course is designed to help you build practical knowledge and confidence step by step.
What You'll Learn In This Course
Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
Financial Statements
Understanding GST
Fundamentals of Income Tax
Understanding Key New Zealand Business Legislation
Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
Marketing and Social Media
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Accounting with Xero
Accounting with MYOB Business Essentials
Potential Job Outcomes
Small Business Advisor (Junior)
Business Development Coordinator
Operations Manager (Small business)
Business Planning Assistant
Compliance Support Officer
Marketing Support Assistant
Finance Officer (SME)
Client Relations Coordinator
Startup Support Specialist
Entrepreneurship Trainee
Curious about how this course could expand your understanding?
GET THE ROLES YOU WANT
WHEN YOU WANT THEM
This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market
Industry-Recognised & Accredited
Unlimited Course Access & Career Coaching
Become a Standout Leader
Path to Career Success
Advance Your Earnings
Practical Knowledge
International Accreditation at the highest level
ICOES is an International Organisation that accredits credible and verifiable qualifications, so you can rest assured you’re completing a qualification that you can have faith in
This internationally accredited certificate holds immense value, not only boosting market recognition but also serves as a prominent testament of accomplishments.
FREE E-BOOKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE
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AML/CFT in New Zealand – A Handbook for Lawyers and Accountants
by Henry Brandts-Giesen, Neil Russ
This book sets out the law and practice relating to AML/CFT issues, including the international context of the legislation, key risk issues to be considered, a framework for compliance, topical issues, due diligence and audit strategies, and legal issues arising from the AML regime.
Up to date as at September 2021, the guide includes:
-Undertaking a risk assessment for your organisation
-Establishing an effective and appropriate compliance programme
-Customer due diligence issues
-Specific risk issues, including PEPs, PTRs, SARs, record keeping and audits
-Cost saving strategies, including systems integration and training tools. -
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Labour and Employment Law Manual – 3rd Edition
by Joydeep Hor
An essential strategic resource for anyone working in employment law, including lawyers, industrial and employment relations practitioners, human resource (HR) specialists, people managers and in-house HR counsel. This Manual assists readers in grappling with a range of strategic solutions to numerous people-related legal issues. In addition to its comprehensive legal commentary, the Manual contains numerous case studies, flowcharts and checklists that enable decision-makers to be properly informed across this highly complex and evolving area of the law.
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Essential New Zealand Employment Legislation – 6th Edition
by CCH Editors
This valuable book brings together key employment legislation specifically selected for human resource practitioners, employment lawyers and advocates, union officials and students.
Consolidated to 11 April 2022, Essential New Zealand Employment Legislation includes the privacy statute, key secondary legislation affecting workplace responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Matariki Day amendments. Other noteworthy changes since the last edition include amendments relating to pay equity, family violence leave, collective bargaining and triangular employment.
Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate
Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.
Stand Out To Employers With
A SEEK Pass Verified Credential
Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion, so you can share it on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
*On completion when you receive your certificate, there is a unique SEEK Pass link to verify your certificate within the Learning Platform. These are not verified directly via SEEK
You're Ready to Start If...
If this sounds like you, you're ready to get started today.
You're Ready to Start If...
You want practical skills to start or manage a small business with more confidence
You want to understand the basics of business planning, structure, and day to day operations
You want a clearer grip on money basics, including budgeting, cashflow, GST, and simple reporting
You want practical marketing and social media guidance that supports real small business work
You want flexible online study with clear structure, realistic expectations, and steady progress
You Don't Need...
Previous business ownership experience
To have a perfect business idea or plan before you start
Accounting confidence on day one, you will build the basics step by step
To already know Xero or MYOB
Fixed class times or pressure to rush
From only $29 per week | 10-day money back guarantee
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