Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but every owner faces similar challenges. This module helps you take control of cash flow, separate personal and business finances, manage payments, and understand where your money’s going. You’ll gain simple tools to build stability, confidence, and clarity in your business finances. It's important to remember you're not the only one facing these issues, and they can be overcome!

This course will teach you how to officially register your business after choosing your business structure. You’ll learn where and how to register depending on your chosen business structure. We break down federal, state, and local registration requirements so you understand what agencies are involved, what documents you need, and how to avoid common setup mistakes. By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear roadmap to properly register your business and move forward with confidence.

This course helps small business owners understand the three financial statements, income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, without complex accounting jargon. You’ll learn what each statement tells you, what to look at as an owner, and why you need all three to truly understand your business’s profitability, cash flow, and financial health.

Learn how to go beyond reading your financial statements and start actually using them to make smarter business decisions. In this course, you’ll break down key ratios, KPIs, and metrics across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, so you can understand what your numbers mean, identify problems early, and think like an investor in your own business.

This course will help you understand the basic financial concepts and tools you need to know as a business owner.

Learn how to evaluate big business purchases like equipment, trucks, or new projects. This course shows you how to estimate costs, project cash flows, and use tools like NPV and IRR to decide if an investment is actually worth it. Designed for small business owners who want to make smarter, long-term financial decisions.

This course covers the basics of working capital management and why it is critical for keeping a business running smoothly day to day. You’ll learn how businesses manage cash, inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable while balancing liquidity risk and profitability. The course also explains the cash conversion cycle, customer payment terms, short-term financing risks, and practical ways small businesses can improve cash flow and operational efficiency.

Taxes are one of the biggest surprises for new business owners. This course breaks down how the U.S. tax system works for small businesses — what counts as income, what you can deduct, how self-employment tax works, and when to pay. No accounting background needed.

This course explains the different types of business structures and how choosing the right one impacts taxes, personal liability, ownership, and daily operations. You’ll learn the key differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations so you can make informed decisions when starting or growing a business.

Already know the basics? Now learn how to work the tax code in your favor. This course covers deductions most owners miss, how to handle equipment purchases, the QBI deduction that could cut your bill by 20%, and what happens when you sell a business asset.