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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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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Summarize registration of business name.
  • Summarize business structures.
  • Summarize sole proprietorship and partnerships.
  • Define corporation.
  • Define limited liability company.
  • Describe licenses and permits.
  • Summarize intellectual property.
  • Summarize taxes.
  • Describe hiring employees.
  • Describe insurance requirements and types.
  • Summarize finance options, including grants, loans, and venture capital, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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,and easy; and it 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 protected through law and 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 employees involves many legal issues. A business with employees must comply with certain federal and state laws.

Lesson 10: Insurance

As 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

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

Course Title : Small Business Guide
CEU Value :

1.1 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 8900100
Course Type : Professional Development
Course URL :

http://smallbusinessguide.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

John Chouinard

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $60.00

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