Online Class: Small Business Guide
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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.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Registration of Business NameStarting 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 StructuresBusiness 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 PartnershipsEstablishing 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: CorporationIncorporation 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 CompanyA limited liability company commonly called an "LLC" is a legal form of business company offering limited liability to its owners. | Lesson 6: Licenses and PermitsOnce 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 PropertyIntellectual 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: TaxesAll businesses have to pay federal income tax. Some states also impose income tax on businesses. | Lesson 9: EmployeesEmployees 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: InsuranceLike 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 CapitalFinance 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 - Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
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| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Small Business Guide | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 7550083 | | Course Type | : | Professional Development | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30 | | | | |
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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