Business Blueprint: Access Capital for Your Business
This course provides a solid foundation for individuals and businesses looking to access capital for their businesses, breaking down complex funding and financing methods into clear, actionable steps.
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Intro
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1: Introduction to Business Financing
Understand the basics of business financing, why capital is crucial, and what types of funding are available for businesses at different stages.
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1.5: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Capital Access
Understand how to use strategic partnerships as a method to access capital and resources. They will learn how building mutually beneficial relationships with other businesses can help reduce costs, expand operations, and ultimately enhance financial stability.
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Types of Business Financing
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2: Self-Funding Your Business
Understand how to use personal savings and assets to finance their business, along with the benefits and risks associated with self-funding.
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3: Small Business Loans
Understand the different types of small business loans available, how to apply for them, and the benefits and risks involved.
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4: Business Credit Cards
Understand how to use business credit cards as a short-term financing option, manage cash flow, and the pros and cons of using credit cards to fund a business.
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5: Crowdfunding
Understand how to use crowdfunding platforms to raise capital from a large group of people, the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding, and how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.
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6: Venture Capital
Understand what venture capital (VC) is, how it works, the types of businesses that attract venture capital, and the steps to secure venture capital funding for their business.
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7: Angel Investors
Understand what angel investors are, how they operate, the differences between angel investors and venture capitalists, and how to attract angel investors for startup funding.
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8: Grants and Competitions
Understand what business grants and competitions are, how they operate, and where to find them. Learners will also discover the best practices for applying for grants and entering competitions to secure non-dilutive capital for their business.
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9: Alternative Financing Options
Get a clear understanding of alternative financing options that go beyond traditional loans, grants, and equity-based funding. Learners will explore options like factoring, revenue-based financing, and peer-to-peer lending to determine which may suit their business needs.
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Conclusion
Meet your instructors
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Meet your instructors 📚
Raymond
Ray
Raymond is your local financial expert. He brings over a decade of banking experience in risk management, financial management, retail banking and fraud prevention. Ray is passionate about coaching you to help you make more of your money, he's dedicated to helping you achieve your life goals through financial empowerment. With Raymond, experience a transformative journey where expertise meets ambition for unparalleled financial success.
Course FAQ
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The course is self-paced, allowing you to complete it at your own speed. On average, it takes most learners around 2-4 hours to go through all the chapters, but you can take as much or as little time as you need.
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No prior financial knowledge is necessary. The course is designed to guide you step-by-step through various options for accessing capital, whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an established business owner. We provide links to resources and tools throughout to help you understand each option in more depth.
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This course is designed for all types of businesses, from startups to established companies. Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or entrepreneur looking for expansion, the course covers a variety of funding options that cater to different business stages and industries.