GoSmallBiz: Education: Fran Tarkenton's Distance Learning Center for Entrepreneurs

Each of these 14 sections contains courses geared specifically for the small business owner. Learn with a great combination of:

Programmed Text - Each course has an estimate of the time to complete. Courses vary from 1-4 hours in length.
Video Presentation
Testing and Validation

Start Here:

Overview / Introduction

Do You Have What it Takes?

Course Content:

Business Plans Understanding a Business Plan Organizing Business Operations Analyzing Market Demand Building a Financial Projection Cash Requirements Owner Compensation Exit Strategy Succession Planning	Sales Writing Proposals Compensation Plans Direct Sales (Prospecting/Presenting/Closing) Import/Export Contact Management Systems	Keeping the Books Choosing an Accounting Package Structuring an Accounting Department Accounting Rules Budgeting / Measuring Against a Budget Depreciation
Marketing Direct Response Marketing on a Small Budget Marketing Plans Public Relations Customer Relations Advertising Pricing Your Products & Services Differentiation (USP)	Insurance Risk Control Techniques Executive Insurance Planning Buy/Sell Agreements Understanding Liability Insurance Understanding Property Insurance	Human Resources Employee Handbooks Compliance with Government Regulations Hiring Firing & Discipline Benefits Qualified Plans Organizational Charts Employee vs Independent Contractor / Outsourcing
Tax Tax Planning and the Home-Based Business Understanding the Tax Calendar Sales and Use Tax Employer Taxes Tax Return Preparation Business Licenses and Local Compliance	Finance Banking Relationships Typical Sources of Capital for a Growing Business Non-Standard Sources of Capital for a Growing Business Valuing an On-going Business Due Diligence Processes & Procedures Merchant Accounts Extending Credit & Getting Paid	Business Law Doing Business Overseas Doing Business in Multiple States Contracts - Drafting & Understanding Entity Choice Shareholder Agreements LLC Operating Agreements Intellectual Property
Technology Web-Based Marketing Website Building eCommerce Network Solutions Office Equipment & Software Phone Systems Unique Systems Requirements	Management Financial Statement Analysis Negotiating Real Estate Leases Motivating Employees Facilities Planning (Space/Furnishings) Finding Professional Advisors Procurement	Organizational Structure Franchised Businesses - As Franchisee Franchised Businesses - As Franchisor
Personal Aspects Lifestyle Issues Time Management Health Insurance for the Self-Employed

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