Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth
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Course Summary
This course explores the different types of business structures and their advantages and disadvantages. Students will learn how to choose the best structure for their business and how to navigate legal and financial considerations.Key Learning Points
- Learn the advantages and disadvantages of different business structures
- Understand how to choose the best structure for your business
- Navigate legal and financial considerations
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Small Business Owner
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- Business Consultant
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹7,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €60,000
- Corporate Lawyer
- USA: $120,000 - $200,000
- India: ₹15,00,000 - ₹30,00,000
- Spain: €70,000 - €100,000
Related Topics for further study
- Business Structures
- Legal Considerations
- Financial Considerations
- Choosing the Best Structure
- Small Business
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different types of business structures and their advantages and disadvantages
- Choose the best structure for your business based on legal and financial considerations
- Navigate the legal and financial requirements of different business structures
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of business structures required
- Basic understanding of business and finance recommended
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business
- Financial Markets
Related Education Paths
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Description
Just like when building a house the foundation for your business provides the framework for success. A business built on weak structure will struggle to succeed. We'll address some of the most pressing issues that you as a business owner must face while constructing the proper framework for your business.
Outline
- Company Structure & The Foundation: Financial Statements and Projections
- Introduction to Company Structure
- Overview of Key Financial Statements
- The Income Statement: Terminology & Structure
- The Balance Sheet: Terminology & Structure
- The Cash Flow Statement: Terminology & Structure
- Financial Projections - Predicting the Unknown
- Investopedia: Definition of Income Statement
- Investopedia: Balance Sheet Definition
- Investopedia: Definition of Cash Flow Statement
- Explore Projected Income Statements
- Income Statements
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statement
- The Frame: Forming the Legal Entity
- What is a "legal entity?"
- C-Corps vs. LLCs: What's the Difference?
- C-Corps vs. LLC's
- The Features: Intellectual Property
- Introduction: What is Intellectual Property?
- Patents: Form & Function
- Copyrights: Form & Function
- Trademarks: Form & Function
- Patents
- Copyrights
- Trademarks
- The Finish: Building the Team
- Intro: Build Your Team
- Why Your Team Matters
- How to Build a Great Team
- "The Mechanics of Mafia" by Blake Masters (transcribed from Peter Thiel)
Summary of User Reviews
The Business Structure course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be informative and engaging, with a practical approach to business structure.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach to business structure.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course material
- Helpful resources provided throughout the course
- Excellent instructor with real-world experience
- Great for both beginners and experienced business owners
- Flexible schedule and self-paced learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be repetitive
- Limited interaction with other students
- Lack of personalized feedback from the instructor
- Not enough emphasis on certain topics
- Some users had technical difficulties with the platform
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