Business Managers are required to plan business operations and attract new customers to a company. They are well trained professionals that manage business functions and create reports for the Chief Executive Officer of an organization. These professionals also administer business teams of professionals and handle problems in the most effective way. Their core function is to grow the company using means they feel are needed.

Business Managers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Achieving financial goals.
• Directing business operations.
• Supervising staff members.
•   Implementing business plans.
• Building business relationships.

• Having time management skills.
• Being able to motivate others.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to handle conflicting interests.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being an active listener.
• Having knowledge of marketing principles.
• Being able to maintain financial budgets.
• Having leadership skills.
• Being confident.

Business Manager job placements require candidates having an associate´s or bachelor´s degree in business management as a minimum. Other alternative to accede to these posts is having a bachelor´s degree of four years in finance or related subjects. Some professionals working in this area also have a master´s degree in business management in order to obtain better benefits and wages.

There are certificates offered by The Association of Professionals in Business Management Company, the National Contract Management Association, the Project Management Institute, and the Human Resources Certification Institute including the Certified Associate Business Manager, The Certified Business Process Professional, and the Certified Business Manager for professionals working in this industry.