Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

    • Meet Lonna Harlow

    • Course Goals

    • Who Will Benefit Most
  • 2

    Getting Ready

    • Building a Support Team

    • Educational Resources
  • 3

    Creating Your Business Plan

    • Who Will Your Customers Be?

    • Online, Bricks & Mortar, or Both?

    • How Many Employees Will You Need?

    • How Will You Marketing Your Business?
  • 4

    Funding Your Business

    • Banks

    • Small Business Administration
  • 5

    Bringing Your Business to Market

    • What Professionals Will You Need?

    • Understanding Leases and Landlords

    • Marketing Your Business
  • 6

    Understanding Taxes

    • Importance of a CPA

    • "Practicing" Your Taxes
  • 7

    Final Considerations

    • Insurance

    • Choosing a POS System

    • Loss Prevention

    • Finding Employees

    • Soft Opening

    • Knowing the Time & Energy You'll Need

    • The Value of Flexibility

    • The Value of Being a Good Problem Solver