Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives
Track cash flow, set profit goals, separate business/personal funds, price strategically, maintain reserves, automate accounting.
Track cash flow, set profit goals, separate business/personal funds, price strategically, maintain reserves, automate accounting.
Master the fundamentals of personal and entrepreneurial finance in this comprehensive course designed for creative professionals. Gain practical knowledge on budgeting, credit management, investment strategies, and risk assessment. Learn how to apply personal financial principles to your entrepreneurial ventures, including business planning, financial management, and funding strategies. Develop the skills to assess business feasibility, manage risks, and navigate financial challenges. Ideal for non-business majors with entrepreneurial aspirations in creative fields.
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What you'll learn
Develop personal and business budgets and manage cash flow effectively.
Understand and manage consumer credit, including loans, leases, and credit cards.
Create saving and investment strategies for personal and business growth.
Evaluate insurance needs and products for personal and business protection.
Assess the feasibility of a business venture and develop a draft business plan.
Understand legal, accounting, and operational aspects of running a small business.
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3.49 Hours PreRecorded video
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to practical finance for creative entrepreneurs. It bridges the gap between personal financial management and entrepreneurial finance, demonstrating how sound financial principles apply to both realms. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, starting with personal finance basics such as budgeting, credit management, savings and investment strategies, and insurance. It then transitions into entrepreneurial finance, exploring business feasibility assessment, organizational structures, financial planning and management for small businesses, and funding strategies. Throughout the course, students learn to apply financial concepts to real-world scenarios, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by creative entrepreneurs. The course includes practical exercises, self-assessments, and an optional capstone project for those already pursuing or planning to start a venture. By the end of the course, students will have developed a solid foundation in financial management, equipping them with the tools to make informed financial decisions in both their personal lives and creative business endeavors.
Course Essentials
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Fundamentals of Personal Financial Management - Lessons 1 & 2
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Fundamentals of Personal Financial Management - Lessons 3, 4, 5 & 6
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Financial Management - Lessons 7 & 8
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Financial Management
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Financial Management - Lesson 10 & 11
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Practical Finance - Thank You
Module 7 · 55 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Financial Services Executive, Entrepreneur, and Educator
Mitchell D. Weiss is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry, having owned and led commercial finance companies and held senior positions at several banks. Since 2008, he has directed a management consulting practice, advising banks, private equity firms, small businesses, and professional practices. Mitch serves as an Executive in Residence at the University of Hartford and co-founded the university’s Center for Personal Financial Responsibility. He has also been a member of the Board of Visitors for the Barney School of Business.
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