Course Summary
This course teaches you the fundamentals of starting your own business project, from generating an idea to launching and growing your venture.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to identify and evaluate business opportunities
- Develop a business plan and pitch to potential investors
- Gain insights on how to manage and grow your business
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a viable business plan
- Pitch your business idea to potential investors
- Learn how to manage and grow your business
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior business knowledge required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Scaling Operations: Linking Strategy and Execution
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Gary Vaynerchuk
- Elon Musk
Related Books
Description
It is a cliché, but nevertheless very true. Experience is the best teacher. It is also the best confidence builder. It is time for you to take action! The concepts and skills presented throughout the courses in the specialization are applied in this capstone course where you will launch an actual business.
Outline
- Capstone Welcome & Overview
- Capstone Introduction Video
- Creating Your Legal Entity
- Review: Incorporation
- Review: LLCs vs. C-Corps
- Legal Entity Comparison Chart - LegalZoom
- Setting Up Your Bank Account
- "How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Small Business" - INC Magazine
- "How to Shop for a Bank." - Wall Street Journal
- Create Your Digital Presence
- Website Building Tools
- Global Social Media Statistics
- "8 Tips to Running an Actually Successful Social Media Campaign" - Ed Zitron for INC Magazine
- Establish Your Financial Statements
- Review: Financial Statements
- Review: Creating Financial Proformas Lecture
- Review: Income Statements
- Review: Balance Sheet
- Review: Cash Flow Statement
- Preperation of the Income Statement
- Balance Sheet Explanation - Accounting Coach
- Cash Flow Overview & Template
- Create a Path Forward
- Lecture Review Video: Revisiting Strategy
- Lecture Review Video: What Game to Play
- Review Video: Where Truth Lies
- Business Model Canvas Template Download
Summary of User Reviews
The Start Your Own Business Project course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course has been described as comprehensive and practical, offering valuable insights and guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs. The overall rating of the course is high, indicating that it is well-received by users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the practical nature of the course to be its biggest strength, providing them with a clear roadmap to follow for starting their own businesses.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive and practical
- Value for money
- High-quality content
- Engaging and interactive
- Expert instructors
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace of the course to be too fast
- There were a few technical issues with the platform
- Some users felt that the course was too basic for their needs
- Not enough focus on specific industries
- Some users found the assignments to be too time-consuming
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