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Starting a Business

A practical guide to launching a small business in the world.

1h 57m 9 lessons 4.8 6.1k learners
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Course content

Module 1: Find and validate the idea

Solve a real problem people will pay for

  • Start from a problem, not a product13 min
  • Talk to ten real customers13 min
  • Test cheaply before you commit13 min

Module 2: Set up properly

Registration, pricing, money and records

  • Registering and staying legal13 min
  • Pricing so you actually profit13 min
  • Separate money and keep records13 min

Module 3: Win your first customers

Offer, channels, selling and growing steadily

  • Sharpen your offer and positioning13 min
  • Reach people where they already are13 min
  • Sell, follow up and grow steadily13 min