This course covers a wide range of topics that a student should be aware of if they were to start, operate and own or purchase a small business. Such topics include entrepreneurial spirit, a strategic approach to starting the business, source of funding, basic financial management, management issues, government issues, tax advantages and other selected issues of interest to the entrepreneur. Rationale: The purpose of this course is to foster a greater appreciation of the special challenges and opportunities inherent in starting your own business. It is currently estimated that 75% of all graduates will at one time in their career, start or work for a small business. It is important to note that Small business remains to be the largest area of employment growth. Small business is also expected to continue to account for the majority of economic growth in the Canadian economy in years to come.