Maricopa Community Colleges  AGB130   20046-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/09/03
AGB130 20046-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Establishing and Running an Agribusiness
Basic principles used in establishing and running an Agribusiness. Emphasis on business requirements to maintain a business enterprise in Arizona. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGB130   20046-99999 Establishing and Running an Agribusiness
1. Develop business model. (I)
2. Identify Arizona business licensing laws. (II)
3. Use local, state, and federal regulations for taxing and insurance in contracts. (III)
4. Identify and procure goods and materials needed for business activities. (IV)
5. Explain competitive bidding procedures. (V)
6. Develop and prepare contracts. (VI)
7. Prepare work performance statements. (VII)
8. Prepare daily work schedules for employees. (VIII)
9. Develop procedures for ordering goods and materials. (IX)
10. Develop procedures for hiring employees. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGB130   20046-99999 Establishing and Running an Agribusiness
    I. Developing and Setting Up the Landscape Contracting Business
        A. Personal logo
        B. Personal equipment list
        C. Calendar of events
        D. Personal net worth statement
      II. Business Licensing Laws
        III. Local, State, and Federal Regulations on Tax and Insurance
            A. State and Federal withholdings
            B. F.U.T.A.
            C. F.I.C.A.
            D. Arizona Economic Security
            E. Workman's Compensation
            F. Liability insurance
          IV. Procurement of Goods and Materials
              A. Wholesale dealers
              B. Rental agencies
            V. Competitive Bidding/Pricing
                A. Take off and estimate/actual cost sheets
              VI. Preparing Work Contracts
                  A. Personalized contract development
                  B. Personalized contract preparation
                VII. Statement for Work Performance
                    A. Development
                    B. Preparation of statements
                  VIII. Daily Work Plans and Schedules
                    IX. Developing Ordering Procedures
                        A. Hardgoods
                        B. Equipment
                      X. Procedures for Hiring Employees
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