Starting and owning a small business has often been referred to as the “Third Pillar of Wealth,” right behind investments and owning real estate. Essentially, all businesses start off as “small businesses.
This course features a live instructor and has been specifically designed for the NJCPA.
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
COURSE LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
General familiarity with accounting and business principles
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None