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Finance Essentials for Small Business

With Jim Stice and Earl Stice Liked by 7,222 users
Duration: 51m Skill level: Beginner Released: 3/9/2015

Course details

Manage your small business successfully with these finance essentials from accounting professors Jim and Kay Stice. They explain the five reasons so many small businesses fail and outline strategies—such as tracking your accounting, managing your operating cycle, and forecasting cash flow—that will help you manage your small business better. They also provide valuable perspective on pricing strategies and the dangers of fast growth.

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    Logan Kibler

    Student at American Military University

    5/5 November 7, 2024
    These guys are amazing. They turn a topic that is usually very drole and uninteresting. They have great wild facts, and play off each other to make it interesting. I think I analyzed their teaching style and behavior more than I took notes on the finance. I may have to watch again!
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    Owner at Cyndi's Cleaning Solutions

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  • Rhian Ponce Rhian Ponce

    Rhian Ponce

    Attended Babag National Highschool

    5/5 October 28, 2024
    Experiencing Training in a Small Business Course Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is a challenging yet rewarding experience. For many aspiring business owners, participating in a small business course can provide invaluable insights, skills, and a supportive community. My experience in a small business training program opened my eyes to the intricacies of running a business, helping to shape my understanding of entrepreneurship and enhancing my confidence in pursuing my goals. First Impressions: Orientation and Expectations When I first arrived for the small business course, I was met with a sense of anticipation and nervousness. The orientation session provided a warm welcome, introducing the instructors and fellow participants. The diversity in backgrounds and aspirations was palpable; some were seasoned professionals looking to pivot careers, while others were recent graduates eager to launch their startups. We were all united by a common goal: to gain the knowledge a
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  • Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
  • Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
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