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9-5 EST
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No set times
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Course Description
This course will walk a potential business owner through the legal issues concerning starting a business. It will include information concerning sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liabilty companies. Information will be provided on naming the business, creating an ownership agreement, and required licenses and permits. Also included are tax information, borrowing money, hiring and firing, and the pros and cons of franchises. This course will help anyone start a legitimate business, giving them the proper insight into pitfalls and successes.
Area covered include:
* Selecting the best form of business
* Writing a Partnership agreement
* Creating a Corporation
* Creating a Limited Liability Company
* Trademarks and mandatory name procedures
* Licenses and permits
* Tax basics for the small business
* Raising money for your business.
* Home based business
* Cash, checks and credit cards
And more. This course will cover a vast amount of information and will help anyone wanting to start a small business. From Boarding Kennels to Tax prep offices, from sales to service, this is the ONLY course you need to successfully set up and manage a small business. Join today and start on the road to owning a successful business.
Course Requirements
No requirements beyond the course text, tests and assignments.
Course Goals
The goals of this course can be met when the student has gained knowledge concerning opening a business, and has fundamentally met the challenge, in theory or in reality. The students will be able to build a business model from which to succeed in the business of their choosing.
Reading Materials
The reading materials are inclusive to the text and the net links provided. Students are not required to purchase any reading material for this course.
Grading Policy
The student will have a minimum of one assignment per lesson and one online quiz per lesson. There will then be a final exam that will cover all the material of this course. The tests for this course are timed, so be sure that when you log in to take the test, you are prepared to finish the test. Each student will receive updated test scores and assignment grades. Grading is as follows. 90-100= A - 80 - 89 = B - 70 - 79 = C - 60 - 69 = D 0 - 59 = F. Students will be able to retake exams one time.
Certificates
Although this is not an accredited course, students achieving a high score and completing all assignments, lessons, and tests are encouraged to request a certificate for Outstanding Achievment and Academic Excellence. These certificates will enhance any office. Clients will know immediately that the student has studied and passed a course in business law and management.
