Starting and owning a small business remains one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth, alongside investing and real estate ownership. But today’s business environment is fundamentally different than it was even a few years ago.
DESIGNED FOR
Anyone in the accounting or financial services profession who seeks to understand proven strategies to establish and grow a small business or who counsels individuals who own, or are considering owning, a small business
BENEFITS
- Understand how to successfully start and grow a small business or advise clients who are starting a small business
- Understand basic legal issues that need to be addressed when forming a business
- Explore marketing and financing plans to launch and develop a business
- Recognize ways to protect business assets and owners from different forms of liability
HIGHLIGHTS
- Understanding the time commitment required to start and run a business
- Selecting a corporate structure to protect your personal assets
- Building your product or service
- Sales and marketing in your business
- Establishing your owners, investors, managers, and employees
- Accounting, recording-keeping, and other software programs
- Leases, contracts, and employee agreements
- Protecting intellectual property
- Insurance
- Business plans
- Financing
- Market position
PREREQUISITES
General familiarity with accounting and business principles
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None