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Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion.
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Course Description

Starting and operating a business is a minefield of rules and regulations. The regulations set in the moment you decide to start your own business. You need to get licenses and permits from the authorities. There are restrictions on the type of business you can operate in a neighborhood. Tax and employee regulations are perhaps the most strictly enforced regulations. Non-compliance can even lead to cancellation of the business license and at times, imprisonment.

This course will guide you on the main requirements of the regulations so that a business can develop a strategy for compliance. This course will also provide guides on how to protect the intellectual property of the business , the types of insurance a business must generally have in place, and sources of funding.

Every business has its own assets. You must know how to protect the assets of your business, such as: registering the intellectual property right of the business with the appropriate authorities; insuring the business against losses; growing your business with funding. Find out what you need to know so that you can focus on making your business successful.
 
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Lesson 1: Registration of Business Name

Starting and operating a business involves many issues. The business owner must comply with many regulations---federal, state and local. Lack of compliance can result in penalties and sometimes even imprisonment.

Lesson 2: Business Structures

Business structure is the way a business is organized, owned and managed. The laws governing the business and its operations will depend on its structure.

Lesson 3: Sole Proprietorship and Partnerships

Establishing a sole proprietorship is cheap, relatively uncomplicated, easy and does not require any legal paperwork to be filed with the state or federal government. Once declared open, the business is up and running.

Lesson 4: Corporation

Incorporation means the forming of a new corporation. In the United States, it is often referred to by its abbreviation INC. A corporation is a legal entity created through the laws of its state of incorporation.

Lesson 5: Limited Liability Company

A limited liability company commonly called an "LLC" is a legal form of business company offering limited liability to its owners.

Lesson 6: Licenses and Permits

Once you have decided on starting your business, you will have to get the necessary permits and licenses from the relevant government authorities. The permits and licenses vary among jurisdictions.

Lesson 7: Intellectual Property

Intellectual property means property of the mind or the intellect. Intellectual property is an important asset of your business. It is protect through law land can be owned, bequeathed, sold or bought.

Lesson 8: Taxes

All businesses have to pay federal income tax. Some states also impose income tax on businesses.

Lesson 9: Employees

Employees are an important asset. Hiring and managing of employees involves many legal issues. A business with employees must comply with certain federal and state laws.

Lesson 10: Insurance

Like in life, nothing is certain in a business. There are many risks, some foreseeable and some unforeesable. A business must insure itself against such risks.

Lesson 11: Finance --- Grants, Loans, Venture Capital

Finance is very important for any business. No business can survive without financing. There are different ways in which a business can raise finance.

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Merit
  2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
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Additional Information

Course Title : Small Business Guide
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 7550083
Course Type : Professional Development
Course URL :

http://business.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Cynthia Addington

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $30

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $55

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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