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 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
- Can your idea 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!
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 22 Lessons
- 50 Days
- Starting a home business that will succeed42
- 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






