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Free Starting a Small Business course

Go from idea to open: validation, legal structure, money, marketing, and growth. Five levels, each with study notes and a six-question quiz. Pass 5 of 6, then enter your name and email to download a certificate and have a copy emailed to you.

  1. Level 1 · Intro: From idea to customer

    Find a real problem, a clear customer, and proof that people will pay.

    6 questions · pass with 5
  2. Level 2 · Foundations: Legal setup

    Business structures, registration, licenses, and taxes.

    6 questions · pass with 5
  3. Level 3 · Intermediate: Money and pricing

    Startup costs, pricing for profit, cash flow, and bookkeeping.

    6 questions · pass with 5
  4. Level 4 · Advanced: Marketing and sales

    Reach customers with a clear message, the right channels, and a simple sales process.

    6 questions · pass with 5
  5. Level 5 · Capstone: Capstone: plan and grow

    Write a one-page plan, hire well, and track the numbers that matter.

    6 questions · pass with 5

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