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Our course is geared toward the entrepreneur who wants to start his or her own business, and the individual who has an established small business and would like to see that business grow and expand. Most people fail in business because they make avoidable mistakes! This free course teaches you what those mistakes are and how to avoid them.


     Course Topics
Session 1: Evaluating Business Potential
Session 2: The Business Plan
Session 3: Computer Tools
Session 4: Business Organization
Session 5: Licenses & Permits (New!)
Session 6: Business Insurance
Session 7: Location and Leasing
Session 8:  Accounting and Cash Flow
Session 9:  How to Finance Your Business
Session 10: E-Commerce Business
Session 11: Buying a Business or Franchise
Session 12: Opening and Marketing
Session 13: Expanding and Problems
Session 14: International Trade (New!)
 
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Example Business Plans and Templates     Sample Business Plans & Templates: Two sample business plans are provided. Blank templates are also provided for you to create your own business plans.
 
Test your knowledge     Test Your Knowledge: Quizzes will verify your level of understanding.
Business Audio Clips     Video and Audio Clips from Business Professionals: Experts share how to overcome common problems.
Business Resources     New Business Start-up Kit: Overall check-lists covering all business topics.
    Top Ten Do's and Don'ts: Session summaries to minimize the risks of mistakes.
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      Course Textbook:
A 276 page printed Textbook version of this course is available as a ready reference guide including all 14 business topics and business plan templates.     Learn More
 
  Online Certificate Course:
For entrepreneurs wishing to document a satisfactory level of understanding in all 14 business topics, a graded version of this course including a final examination and Certificate of Completion is available.
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   Evaluating the Potential of Business | The Business Plan | Communication Tools | Business Organization | Licenses, Permits, Names | Business Insurance
Location and Leasing | Accounting and Cash Flow | How to Finance Your Business | E-Commerce Business | Buying a Business | Opening and Marketing | Expanding and Problems International Trade | Home Based Business

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