Business Basics Course
Gain the knowledge and skills to grow your business.
Interested in learning more about the Ventures Program? Register for our upcoming Information Session!
The Information Session is the first step in learning how Ventures can support your business idea or existing business through our unique and comprehensive model of business development services. During this session, we'll provide an overview of our program, review eligibility requirements, and explain the application process for our upcoming Business Basics Course—a nine-week program designed to help you successfully launch or grow your business.
Applications for the Fall 2026 Business Basics Course are now closed.
Interested in joining a future Business Basics Course?
¿Le interesa unirse a nuestro próximo Curso Básico de Negocios? ¡Inscríbase a nuestra próxima Sesión Informativa!
La Sesión Informativa es el primer paso para aprender cómo Ventures puede respaldar su idea de negocio o su negocio existente a través de servicios de desarrollo empresarial. Durante esta sesión, le explicaremos cómo solicitar el Curso Básico de Negocios, un programa de nueve semanas que le prepara para lanzar o crecer su negocio con éxito.
Las solicitudes para el Curso Básico de Negocios de Otoño 2026 ya están
Outcome
At the end of the course, you’ll walk away with
Topics Include
- Defining your business
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Creating a Sales Plan
- Determining your break-even point
- Creating cash flow projections
- Determining legal, taxes, and licensing
- Making money from your business
- Organizing your business