Small Business: Part 1 – Mapping Your Business Journey
Course length: 15 minutes
This module walks you through the essential early steps when starting a small business. From choosing a structure, registering your business, to completing basic state and federal requirements—so you can launch with confidence and avoid common missteps.
- Understand the essential steps involved in starting a business
- Identify common business structures, including LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations
- Understand components necessary to develop a business plan
Small Business: Part 2 – Legal and Tax Essentials
Course length: 15 minutes
This module demystifies business structures, licensing, tax compliance, and basic protections—giving you the confidence to start and operate your venture with peace of mind. By the end, you’ll know which steps to take, what questions to ask, and how to protect your business as it grows.
- Identify common business structures, licenses, and permits
- Understand basic tax responsibilities, compliance requirements, and key deadlines
- Recognize strategies for protecting a business
Small Business: Part 3 – Financial Foundations
Course length: 10 minutes
This module simplifies the essentials of small business finance, guiding you step-by-step through estimating your startup and operating costs, managing cash flow, and setting prices that work for you and your customers. You’ll also explore practical funding options—so you can launch and grow your business with confidence.
- Calculate basic startup and operating costs
- Understand cash flow and build realistic budgets
- Identify common funding options including loans, grants, and crowdfunding
Small Business: Part 4 – Building Your Brand
Course length: 10 minutes
Are you ready to grow your small business with marketing strategies that actually work? This module helps aspiring and early-stage business owners build confidence in promoting their business by learning how to define what makes them unique, connect with customers using practical digital marketing tools, and create a steady stream of loyal clients through consistent outreach and relationship-building strategies.
- Define a clear value proposition and brand identity
- Use practical marketing strategies and digital tools
- Develop customer acquisition and relationship-building approaches
Small Business: Part 5 – Ready for Launch
Course length: 10 minutes
This module prepares you for the transition from planning to launch by focusing on the practical realities of running and growing a small business. The module emphasizes building sustainable systems, staying organized, and developing habits that support long-term business success.
- Identify key operational systems and processes
- Apply basic bookkeeping, recordkeeping, and organizational practices
- Track business performance using simple growth and operational metrics
Small Business: Part 6 – Emotional Resilience & Smart Planning
Course length: 10 minutes
Are you ready to launch your business but unsure how to handle the challenges that come with entrepreneurship? This module helps aspiring and early-stage business owners build confidence, manage stress, and overcome common fears of failure. Learners will also explore how to find mentors, connect with supportive communities, and create a focused 90-day action plan to maintain motivation and steady progress.
- Recognize common emotional challenges of entrepreneurship
- Identify sources of support, including mentors, professional networks, and community resources
- Create a focused 90-day action plan
