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Make time to learn and plan before launching your business

Smart Start for Business

This course teaches you how to start a successful business, incorporating research, a business plan, financial/tax requirements, and advice from seasoned business owners.

Twenty percent of new businesses fail in the first two years. Why? Lack of knowledge, resources, and planning. Taking the time to learn and plan is the best first investment a business owner can make. Smart Start for Business will provide you with all the information prospective (and new) business owners need to be successful. You’ll also have the chance to share with other entrepreneurs and get your questions answered from seasoned business owners. We’re here to help you stay out of the twenty percent.

This program is designed for: Anyone looking to start a small business or improve their existing business.

  • Program Details
  • What You’ll Learn
  • Topics Covered
  • Program Details

    Program Format: Online (On-Demand)

    Cost: $99

    CEUs (Continuing Education Units): 0.5

    Length of Program: 5 Contact Hours

    Program Structure: Online, On-Demand

     

     

    What You’ll Learn

    When you've completed the program "Smart Start for Business," you will be able to:

    • Determine whether you are ready for entrepreneurship.
    • Conduct primary and secondary research to determine if your business idea is viable.
    • Write a business plan.
    • Identify financial and tax requirements (state & federal) needed to operate your small business.
    • Identify risk management issues with small business operation and the legal and insurance products/services that meet state and federal requirements.

    Topics Covered

    This program will include:

    • Your Suitability for Entrepreneurship
    • Viability of your business idea
    • Market Research
    • Business Planning
    • Finance and Tax
    • Legal, Insurance and Risk Management

    Program Details

    Program Format: Online (On-Demand)

    Cost: $99

    CEUs (Continuing Education Units): 0.5

    Length of Program: 5 Contact Hours

    Program Structure: Online, On-Demand

     

     

    What You’ll Learn

    When you've completed the program "Smart Start for Business," you will be able to:

    • Determine whether you are ready for entrepreneurship.
    • Conduct primary and secondary research to determine if your business idea is viable.
    • Write a business plan.
    • Identify financial and tax requirements (state & federal) needed to operate your small business.
    • Identify risk management issues with small business operation and the legal and insurance products/services that meet state and federal requirements.

    Topics Covered

    This program will include:

    • Your Suitability for Entrepreneurship
    • Viability of your business idea
    • Market Research
    • Business Planning
    • Finance and Tax
    • Legal, Insurance and Risk Management

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