It is not uncommon for wives, partners, daughters or daughters-in-law to work in the family business and take on a wide range of commercial and administrative tasks. In order to be able to carry out these tasks successfully in a small and medium-sized company, a sound business management education is an important step that has a major influence on the success of a company, including a family business. For this reason, an SME businesswoman course is also aimed at female employees of family businesses who want to develop and expand their knowledge for these tasks.

The content of the individual continuing education, further training courses on the subject of "SME businesswoman" varies depending on the training provider, so it is important to ask the individual providers directly for an overview of the subjects and learning content. The easiest way to do this is to use the contact form here on Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. Personnel management and leadership are part of any continuing education, further training in this area, as is marketing. Legal issues should also be dealt with in such a seminar, for example employment law. Business and financial accounting as well as other aspects of accounting are topics that should be dealt with in particular detail in continuing education, further training for SMEs.

Participants who attend at least 80 percent of the "SME Businesswoman" course and pass the final assignment receive a diploma, certificate or attestation confirming their participation.

The training to become an SME businesswoman concludes with either a final examination or a diploma thesis, which can vary depending on the school.

The continuing education, further training for SME businesswomen lasts from six months to a year, depending on the school. Classes usually take place once a week, either full-day or half-day. The individual providers will inform you of the exact dates and times.