Entrepinoy  Basics  Trainig  (EB)  is  a management training programme specifically design for owners/managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

It introduces basic principles of  good management in a simple and practical way.   The EB training  uses  participatory  training methods. It aims at stimulating and encouraging the entrepreneurs to apply the new management knowledge in their business.

By applying the management gained through EB training, the entrepreneurs are able to cost and price products properly, increase sales, buy inputs competitively, improve stock control, reduce costs, plan for the future, and eventually increase the profitability of their business.

EB method is being used by International Labor Organization (ILO)  and  Swedish International Development Authority (SIDA) and introduced to 15 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.
 

Objectives of EB Programme.

The over-all objective of the EB programme is to increase the viability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the application of sound management principles, which may lead to creation and/or sustenance of employment, maximize profit and contributes to economic development.
 

• To learn how to charge the customer or pricing the product by determining the Direct and Indirect cost.
• To know how to use the Record Book combining receipts and expenditures and how to make a Profit and Loss statements.
• To learn basic methods in making and cost plan, action plan, strategic plan projected cash flow.

Attributes of EB

• The EB programme is simple, practical and cost-effective.
• It is relevant to conditions in the Philippines
• It is self-instructing and easy to access.
• Self-contained,   step-by-step   modules combine  theory  with  the  entrepreneur's experiences and practical exercises.
• It has a monitoring and evaluation system, follow-up training, and counselling components.
• It has a clear and proven implementation strategy.
• The cost-effective delivery system with a built-in multiflier effect has benefited over 25,000 SMEs in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Module 1 - RECORD-KEEPING

Module 2 - COSTING

Module 3 - BUYING

Module 4 - STOCK CONTROL

Module 5 - BUSINESS PLANNING

Module 6 - MARKETING
 

Qualified Participants

The EB training is aimed at the owners/ managers of SMEs that is engaged in trading, wholesaling, manufacturing  and  service operating businesses.