1 – Introduction
We are so glad you’ve decided to begin this exciting adventure of business ownership. Starting a business is a meaningful journey full of twists, turns, and surprises along the way. Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to get started, but with a little preparation, the journey tends to go a lot smoother.
The purpose of the BOSS Bootcamp is to help you examine your assumptions and turn your business idea into action. As you move through the course we encourage you to visit the text book to dig deeper into the material.
During course you will:
| 1. Assess yourself as an entrepreneur |
| 2. Assess your business idea |
| 3. Understand your industry and markets |
| 4. Develop a marketing plan |
| 5. Develop a business plan |
| 6. Select and set up an entity including FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) |
| 7. Develop the systems and manuals for operations |
As you move through the course you will see a box at the bottom of most lessons. The items in the box must be completed to forward. Click each item to access it and complete it before moving on.