How to Start a Business?
Session 01
Session 01
Deciding on a Business
OBJECTIVE: The most common serious mistake made in business is not picking the right business to begin with. This session will provide you with important evaluation techniques to decide which business is right for you.
Session 02
Session 02
The Business Plan
OBJECTIVE: The business plan is the key ingredient for a successful business and is often ignored. This session shows you how to create an individualized business plan, and provides the tools to make it easy.
Session 03
Session 03
Home-Based Business
OBJECTIVE: In the past, jobs provided most everyone with a dependable pay envelope and long range security – but not anymore. An alternative is to go into business, yet most people don’t have the confidence to start a full-time business. This session will review the dos and don’ts of operating a home-based business, how to pick the right business, and the common pitfalls.
Session 04
Session 04
Business Organization
OBJECTIVE: When you have decided which business is right for you, you will have three important decisions to make. In this session you will discover: whether to go into business alone or with a partner; the type of business organization to use; and what professional advisors to select
Session 05
Session 05
Financing the Business
OBJECTIVE: Money makes your business go, and usually banks make loans only to businesses with operating histories. In this session we will give you some alternatives, strategies, and things to think about in your search for financial help. You will learn how to locate, negotiate for, and maintain sources of money to help you start and expand your business.
Session 06
Session 07
Accounting and Cash Flow
OBJECTIVE: Before you start your business, you will need to learn how to keep score (basic accounting), and how to maintain cash in your bank account (cash flow control). This session explains both in simple terms, and the advantages of hiring and accountant before you start.
Session 07
Session 07
Choosing a
Business Location
OBJECTIVE: This session will help you to determine the kind of space your business needs, the options you have to get that space, the legal considerations that relate to your choice of a business location, and terms to watch out for when renting a space.
Session 08
Session 08
E-Commerce
OBJECTIVE: E-commerce is the sale of products and services over the internet, and the fastest growing segment of our economy. It allows even the smallest business to reach a global audience with its product or message with minimal cost. In this session you will learn how to set up a website, tips for developing a successful site, how to manage search engine placement.
Session 09
Session 09
Buying a Business or Franchise
OBJECTIVE: It is very important that you understand the business you wish to start. Appraise your experience, likes and skills to determine if that business is a good fit. In this session you will learn how to make objective decisions when considering the purchase of a business or franchise, the pros and cons of buying a business or franchise, and how to evaluate how much you should pay.
Session 10
Session 10
Communication Tools
OBJECTIVE: Communication is essential for starting and building a successful business. In this session, we will review the basic forms of communication, tools, resources and equipment available for your business.
Session 11
Session 11
Opening and Marketing
OBJECTIVE: Before you open for business, make sure that all the elements of your business are in place. In order to do this we have provided a “Before you start” checklist for you to review and supplement with appropriate items. You will learn how to how to buy, and how to market, promote, and advertise your business.
Session 12
