Welcome!

Welcome to Business Management at HHS. This class will focus on businesses, how they are organized, how they generate profits, and how they function in the larger economy. You'll also learn some of the basics about how to read financial statements. You can check this blog from your home computer or smart phone to get a heads-up on the latest assignments.

First a few housekeeping items we'll need to cover. I have three basic rules that guide this class.

1. Be on time. This may seem trivial but it very important in business and in life in general. Arriving to meetings and class on-time tells others that you respect their time and you take them seriously. If you want to be respected, you need to respect other people's time. It's not difficult, just stay organized, be on-time and be prepared. Simple.

2. Know your job. Simply put, know what you have to get done for that day. I'll do my best to make it clear for you. You'll have a list of tasks that must get done. If you stay focused, you can get everything done within the class period. If not, you'll need to make arrangements with me to get your work turned in on time (refer to rule 1). Late work will not be accepted. Again, consult with me if you have extenuating circumstances.

3. Work hard. Always do your best work, even in the little things. Make the extra effort to make sure your work is the best it can be. This principle will serve you well throughout life. Even if no one else sees shortcuts and shoddy work, you'll know it, and it will influence how you approach your job. Be a perfectionist and everyone will want to hire you. Remember, character is who you are and what you do when no one is looking.

Also, respect our computers by not changing settings, moving them around or altering them in any way. Remember, these are not your personal computers, every class has to use them, so respect your classmates. Don't forget to log off at the end of the day. Don't bring food to class. We don't want our computers or anyone hurt by spills.

Finally, working with computers can be frustrating at times. Things don't always work the way they are supposed to. If you can't figure something out, ask a friend before you come to me. Don't be lazy. If something isn't working the way you thought, try figuring it out.

This is going to be a great year. If you have questions, please feel free to drop me an e-mail at manersj@k12tn.net. I look forward to working with all of you.