SMEs make significant contributions to the development of many economies. They are however characterized by weak internal controls by reason of the fact that they have fewer resources and fewer staff. To mitigate this deficiency, small business owners must pay attention to the internal control issues that are critical to maximizing the potential of their businesses and minimizing the risks of fraud, error and loss.

Change is a constant in many of our lives. All around us, technologies, processes, people, ideas, and methods often change, affecting the way we perform daily tasks and live our lives.

 This course will give any leader tools to implement changes more smoothly and to have those changes better accepted. This course will also give all participants an understanding of how change is implemented and some tools for managing their reactions to change.

Good corporate governance has become a critical factor in the development of Small and Medium Enterprises. It enables SMEs to adopt sound business practices and prepare them for growth in the future. Good corporate governance provides the bedrock for transparent and accountable business operations that should make SMEs more attractive to investors and financial institutions.
This course introduces participants to the importance of adopting good governance practices.

As companies modify priorities and operations, human resources functions can move from a dedicated HR role, to that of the manager. Whether the majority of those important functions stays within HR in the organization, or becomes the responsibility of the manager, it is important that managers understand how much of their role is really about their people, as well as aspects of legislation, policy, and procedures that involve human resourcing issues.

Performance Management is making sure the employee and the organization are focused on the same priorities. It touches on the organization itself by improving production and reducing waste. It helps the employee or individual set and meet their goals and improves the employee manager relationship. The key in keeping an organization and employee aligned, which improves performance and productivity, is Performance Management.

Studies have shown that over 50% of small and medium enterprises [SMEs] cease operations within 5 years of operation. This situation is attributable partly to the inability of SMEs to appreciate the risks inherent in their operations as well as the risks in the economic and business environment in which they operate.

This course will provide SME owners and managers with a set of principles, and processes for managing risk and will incorporate the ISO 31000 on Risk Management for SMEs