Starting a Home Business That Will Succeed
Research consistently shows that over 50% of people dream about starting a home business, but only one-third of them actually take action. The secret to moving from an idea to …
Overview
Research consistently shows that over 50% of people dream about starting a home business, but only one-third of them actually take action. The secret to moving from an idea to a thriving launch is simply having a clear, actionable roadmap.
Our course, Starting a Home Business That Will Succeed, will guide you through the process of establishing a home-based business that works for you. We’ll look at your initial idea, the time and skills required, customers and competitors, pricing products/services, business formation, business promotion and more. Each lesson pairs with a practical assignment, giving you the momentum to take your first steps with confidence.
This self-paced online course includes optional support, so you can reach out to your instructor whenever you need help.
Topics we’ll cover
- Dedicating time to your home business
- Evaluating whether your business idea can work
- Having what it takes to run the business
- Training and professional development needed
- Getting help
- Your start-up budget
- Understanding your customers and competitors
- Making a profit
- Pricing your products/services
- Customer focus groups
- Business structure, registration and insurance
- Business branding, marketing and advertising
- Planning your workspace and using technology to your advantage
- Making a start
- Other considerations for a successful home-based business
You can review the full curriculum below for more details.
Want to complement your learning?
Check out these other courses we developed to help you succeed:
- Achieving Work-Life Balance
- Build Your Personal Brand Identity
- Creating Engaging Visual Content for Your Business Social Media Posts
- Effective Business Writing
- Facebook for Business: Getting Started
Have questions?
Contact us. We would love to chat and help you get started!
Learning Insight is pleased to offer this course on starting a home business, developed by our lead instructor, Liz Paine. Guided by her 30+ years of experience, we provide practical and supportive training to help you build confidence, master communication, and achieve your goals.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 22 Lessons
- 50 Days
- Starting a home business that will succeed42 Items
- 1.1Welcome to Starting a Home Business3 Minutes
- 1.2HB Lesson 01 – Introduction6 Minutes
- 1.3Lesson 1: HB – Assignment8 Weeks
- 1.4HB Lesson 02 – How much time can you give to your home business7 Minutes
- 1.5Lesson 2: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.6HB Lesson 03 – Your business idea5 Minutes
- 1.7Lesson 3: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.8HB Lesson 04 – Do you have what it takes?5 Minutes
- 1.9Lesson 4: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.10HB Lesson 05 – Your training needs analysis7 Minutes
- 1.11Lesson 5: Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.12HB Lesson 06 – Getting help7 Minutes
- 1.13Lesson 6: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.14HB Lesson 07 – Your start-up budget6 Minutes
- 1.15Lesson 7: HB – Assignment10 Hours
- 1.16HB Lesson 08 – Who will be your customers?8 Minutes
- 1.17Lesson 8: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.18HB Lesson 09 – Your competitor analysis4 Minutes
- 1.19Lesson 9: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.20HB Lesson 10 – Business for profit4 Minutes
- 1.21Lesson 10: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.22HB Lesson 11 – Pricing your products and services7 Minutes
- 1.23HB: Lesson 11 – Pricing your products or services10 Weeks
- 1.24HB Lesson 12 – Working with a customer focus group7 Minutes
- 1.25Lesson 12: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.26HB Lesson 13 – Business structure and registration8 Minutes
- 1.27Lesson 13: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.28HB Lesson 14 – Business insurance4 Minutes
- 1.29Lesson 14: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.30HB Lesson 15 – Your business branding10 Minutes
- 1.31Lesson 15: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.32HB Lesson 16 – Marketing and advertising8 Minutes
- 1.33Lesson 16: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.34HB Lesson 17 – Planning your workspace6 Minutes
- 1.35Lesson 17: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.36HB Lesson 18 (a) – Using technology to best advantage10 Minutes
- 1.37HB Lesson 18 (b) – Using technology to best advantage: Useful links3 Minutes
- 1.38Lesson 18: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.39HB Lesson 19 – Make a Start!5 Minutes
- 1.40Lesson 19: HB – Assignment10 Weeks
- 1.41HB Lesson 20 – Some other considerations for a successful home-based business7 Minutes
- 1.42Lesson 20: HB – Assignment10 Weeks






