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Basic Business Management

Specially Designed for Elderly Learners

Simple concepts • Practical examples • Supportive environment • Step-by-step learning

Business Management
Free Training Program

Basic Business Management

Duration

2 Months

Class Size

30 Students

Certificate

Yes

Next Intake

April 13, 2026

Learn essential business skills to manage and grow your small enterprise in our gentle 2-month program designed specifically for elderly and vulnerable community members. This course complements all our other programs by teaching you how to run your business successfully.

Whether you're making soap, producing peanut butter, raising chickens, or any other activity, understanding basic business principles will help you maximize your income and make your venture sustainable.

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Simple Bookkeeping Made Easy

Learn to track your income and expenses with simple methods that anyone can understand.

Income Journal

Simple notebook to record all sales and income

Expense Tracking

Keep track of what you spend on materials

Profit Calculation

Easy way to know if you're making money

Saving for Growth

Set aside money to expand your business

What You'll Learn

Program Curriculum

Essential business skills taught in simple, easy-to-understand lessons

Simple Bookkeeping

Learn to keep track of your income and expenses using simple notebooks or ledgers. Understand the difference between money coming in and going out.

Record Keeping

Master basic record keeping techniques. Learn to organize receipts, track sales, and maintain simple records for your business.

Pricing Your Products

Learn how to calculate your costs and set prices that ensure you make a profit while remaining competitive in your market.

Customer Service

Discover how to treat customers with respect and kindness to build loyalty and encourage repeat business and referrals.

Micro-Enterprise Basics

Understand the fundamentals of running a small business, from choosing a business name to understanding your customers.

Saving & Banking

Learn about saving money safely, using bank accounts, and how to separate business money from personal money.

Planning for Growth

Simple strategies for growing your business over time, reinvesting profits, and expanding your product line.

Access to Finance

Learn about microloans and other financing options available for small businesses, and how to apply.

Simple Business Tools

You don't need complicated systems. These simple tools are all you need to start.

Exercise Book

For recording daily sales and expenses

Basic Calculator

For adding up totals and calculating profits

Pencil & Eraser

Make corrections as you learn

Simple Folder

Keep your receipts and records organized

Perfect for Elderly Entrepreneurs

  • No Math Stress: We use simple addition and subtraction only - no complicated calculations.
  • Practical Examples: Learn using examples from real businesses like soap making and poultry.
  • Step-by-Step: Each concept is broken down into small, easy steps.
  • Visual Aids: Charts and pictures help make concepts clear.
  • Peer Learning: Share experiences and learn from other elderly business owners.
  • Ongoing Support: Get help even after the course ends.
Business Planning
Meet Your Instructor

Business Mentor

Learn from an experienced instructor who specializes in teaching elderly entrepreneurs

Sarah Banda

Sarah Banda

Business Mentor & Elderly Entrepreneurship Trainer

With over 15 years of experience in micro-enterprise development, Sarah has helped hundreds of elderly entrepreneurs start and grow successful small businesses. She specializes in simplifying business concepts for new learners and has developed special teaching methods that make bookkeeping and business management accessible to everyone, regardless of their education level.

Why Choose This Program

Program Features

Everything you need to manage your small business successfully

Record Book Included

Simple ledger book provided for your business records

Patient Instruction

Teachers experienced with elderly learners

Peer Support Group

Join our community of elderly business owners

Certification

Certificate of completion for your new skills

Micro-loan Access

Information on loans for small businesses

Ongoing Mentorship

Continued support after course completion

Success Stories

Graduate Testimonials

Hear from our elderly business management graduates

I've been making soap for years but never knew if I was actually making money. This course taught me how to track my costs and price my soap properly. Now I know exactly how much profit I make on each batch. My income has doubled!
Margaret
Margaret Banda

Soap Maker & Business Graduate

The business course helped me understand why my poultry farm wasn't making enough money. I learned to track my feed costs and adjust my prices. Now I'm making a steady profit and even saving to expand my flock.
Thomas
Thomas Phiri

Poultry Farmer & Business Graduate

Simple Business Plan Template

Every student receives this easy-to-use template to plan their business.

My Business Name

________________________

What I Sell

________________________

My Customers

________________________

Starting Money Needed

________________________

Ready to Master Your Business?

Join our free basic business management program designed especially for elderly learners. Learn to run your business with confidence.

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