For Entrepreneurs

Business Basics from Northstar Startups


Description
This course is designed for people who want to start a small business or side hustle but are not sure where to begin. Work at your own pace and learn the basics of what you need to know to get started. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end. We will cover the following:

Your Business is About You
Know Your Product/Service and Market
What Customers Want
How to Write Your Business Plan
Get Organized
Be Successful at Sales
Content
  • Here's How the Course Works
  • Module 1 - Welcome to the Business Basics Course from Northstar Startups
  • Learn more about you and your business.
  • Module 2: Is starting a small business right for you.
  • Module 3: What Service Will You Offer?
  • Answer these questions to really know your service.
  • Module 4: Know Your Customers
  • Time to think about your customers.
  • Module 5: Your Elevator Pitch
  • Write Your Elevator Pitch
  • Module 6: How to Find Customers
  • How will you promote your business
  • Module 7 - Write Your One-Page Business Plan.pptx
  • One Page Business Plan Template and Instructions
  • Submit your business plan here.
  • Module 8 - How to Make Sales
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever