Course Overview
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- Total Time 2 hr, 26 min
- Lessons 13
- Attachments 37
- Exercises 56
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77 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEEntrepreneurship lesson 1Free3 CQ
Have a great business idea? Before quitting your day job and starting a small business, ask yourself a few questions to determine if you're ready!
with Cate CostaHave a great business idea? Before quitting your day job and starting a small business, ask yourself a few questions to determine if you're ready!
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11 minEntrepreneurship lesson 26 CQ
Owning your own company requires a solid foundation. Let entrepreneurship expert Cate Costa help you prepare to launch a start-up or small business!
with Cate CostaOwning your own company requires a solid foundation. Let entrepreneurship expert Cate Costa help you prepare to launch a start-up or small business!
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7 minEntrepreneurship lesson 34 CQ
Lay a solid foundation for your new business by analyzing the industry and competitive landscape -- a must see for all budding entrepreneurs!
with Cate CostaLay a solid foundation for your new business by analyzing the industry and competitive landscape -- a must see for all budding entrepreneurs!
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10 minEntrepreneurship lesson 46 CQ
Create a solid foundation for your startup business marketing plan! Cate Costa teaches the 4 P’s of marketing for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
with Cate CostaCreate a solid foundation for your startup business marketing plan! Cate Costa teaches the 4 P’s of marketing for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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17 minEntrepreneurship lesson 59 CQ
Learn how to use online ads to promote your small business or startup on the Internet! Cate Costa explains banner ads, affiliate marketing, and more!
with Cate CostaLearn how to use online ads to promote your small business or startup on the Internet! Cate Costa explains banner ads, affiliate marketing, and more!
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20 minEntrepreneurship lesson 611 CQ
As a new business, your company’s reputation is everything. Learn how to use public relations and publicity to promote your small business or startup.
with Cate CostaAs a new business, your company’s reputation is everything. Learn how to use public relations and publicity to promote your small business or startup.
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7 minEntrepreneurship lesson 74 CQ
Learn how sales promotions, product samples, events & experiences, contests, personal selling, and direct marketing can help your small business succeed!
with Cate CostaLearn how sales promotions, product samples, events & experiences, contests, personal selling, and direct marketing can help your small business succeed!
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3 minEntrepreneurship lesson 82 CQ
A startup business is only as good as its ability to get the word out. Create a marketing plan to build your brand identity and bring in new customers!
with Cate CostaA startup business is only as good as its ability to get the word out. Create a marketing plan to build your brand identity and bring in new customers!
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9 minEntrepreneurship lesson 95 CQ
A good business plan will give your startup or small business a solid foundation. Learn the basics of operational and organizational planning in this lesson.
with Cate CostaA good business plan will give your startup or small business a solid foundation. Learn the basics of operational and organizational planning in this lesson.
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10 minEntrepreneurship lesson 106 CQ
As a startup entrepreneur or small business owner, your financial records are everything. Learn about the key financial statements you’ll need.
with Cate CostaAs a startup entrepreneur or small business owner, your financial records are everything. Learn about the key financial statements you’ll need.
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19 minEntrepreneurship lesson 1110 CQ
Plan your new startup or small business with pro forma statements! Learn how to create financial projections from entrepreneurship expert Cate Costa.
with Cate CostaPlan your new startup or small business with pro forma statements! Learn how to create financial projections from entrepreneurship expert Cate Costa.
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9 minEntrepreneurship lesson 125 CQ
Every new business idea requires investment to get off the ground. Learn about the funding sources available to startups and small businesses.
with Cate CostaEvery new business idea requires investment to get off the ground. Learn about the funding sources available to startups and small businesses.
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11 minEntrepreneurship lesson 136 CQ
Learn how to pull together a formal business plan to attract investors. Then, find out about company licensing, insurance, and other business launch details.
with Cate CostaLearn how to pull together a formal business plan to attract investors. Then, find out about company licensing, insurance, and other business launch details.
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10130 min10-part Finance course69 CQ
Starting a business, but clueless about how to raise capital? Startup consultant Cate Costa walks you through the startup funding process, from pro formas and investor pitches, to sealing a deal.
with Cate CostaStarting a business, but clueless about how to raise capital? Startup consultant Cate Costa walks you through the startup funding process, from pro formas and investor pitches, to sealing a deal.
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10113 min10-part Entrepreneurship course62 CQ
Torn between aspirations of running your own business and traveling the world? Why not do both? Entrepreneurship expert Cate Costa explains how to run a location-independent business.
with Cate CostaTorn between aspirations of running your own business and traveling the world? Why not do both? Entrepreneurship expert Cate Costa explains how to run a location-independent business.
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3 minEntrepreneurship lesson2 CQ
This course seeks to ensure that new entrepreneurs don't ruin their passions by building a business around them. Get an overview of the course in this lesson.
with Cate CostaThis course seeks to ensure that new entrepreneurs don't ruin their passions by building a business around them. Get an overview of the course in this lesson.
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3 minEntrepreneurship lesson2 CQ
This lesson covers two common reasons that entrepreneurs end up ruining their passions—the overjustification effect and the law of diminishing returns.
with Cate CostaThis lesson covers two common reasons that entrepreneurs end up ruining their passions—the overjustification effect and the law of diminishing returns.
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3 minEntrepreneurship lesson2 CQ
This lesson covers two common reasons that entrepreneurs end up ruining their passions—the business of running a business and unrealistic expectations.
with Cate CostaThis lesson covers two common reasons that entrepreneurs end up ruining their passions—the business of running a business and unrealistic expectations.
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10117 min10-part Entrepreneurship course64 CQ
Ready to turn your dream project into reality? In this course, learn about crowdfunding platforms, producing videos, and promoting your campaign to achieve—or even exceed—your fundraising goals!
Ready to turn your dream project into reality? In this course, learn about crowdfunding platforms, producing videos, and promoting your campaign to achieve—or even exceed—your fundraising goals!
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332 min3-part Entrepreneurship course18 CQ
In this course from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David, learn key tips for creating healthy business growth, such as writing a combined life and business plan and hiring employees based on four qualities.
with Patrick Bet-DavidIn this course from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David, learn key tips for creating healthy business growth, such as writing a combined life and business plan and hiring employees based on four qualities.
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856 min8-part Entrepreneurship course31 CQ
Are you brimming with great business ideas, but not sure where to start? In this course, learn how to generate, filter, and flesh out business ideas for maximum feasibility and profitability.
with Bruce WadeAre you brimming with great business ideas, but not sure where to start? In this course, learn how to generate, filter, and flesh out business ideas for maximum feasibility and profitability.
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640 min6-part Entrepreneurship course23 CQ
What are digital information products and how can they help your business grow? In this course, learn how to create information products that'll generate new leads and satisfy existing customers.
with Vladimir RaykovWhat are digital information products and how can they help your business grow? In this course, learn how to create information products that'll generate new leads and satisfy existing customers.
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423 min4-part Entrepreneurship course14 CQ
In search of ways to boost your self-motivation? This course reveals ten actionable tips for helping to motivate yourself when you hit roadblocks during your entrepreneurial adventures.
with Thomas JIn search of ways to boost your self-motivation? This course reveals ten actionable tips for helping to motivate yourself when you hit roadblocks during your entrepreneurial adventures.