Launching and Running Your Home Based Side Business

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

• Generate, refine, and evaluate business ideas that align with your interests and values.
• Learn how to conduct thorough market research to understand the broader industry or market in which you plan to operate.
• Be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a comprehensive business plan, including a Business Model Canvas and operational strategies.
• Understand the legal and regulatory considerations for starting a business and make informed choices regarding the structure of your business
• Learn to choose an effective business name, design a logo, and create a compelling tagline. Develop strategies for marketing your products or services.
• Build a strong online presence, particularly through platforms like Facebook, to promote your business effectively.
• Acquire the skills to start selling and promoting your products or services, from creating social media posts to utilizing digital marketing tools.
• Determine the appropriate pricing for your products or services, considering factors like costs, market competition, and perceived value.
• Gain insights into managing business operations, including finance, product inventory, and delivery processes.
• Learn strategies for effectively managing your side business alongside a full-time job or other commitments, including time management tips.
• Discover tips to prioritize family and personal time while running a side business successfully.

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

This is course is suitable for beginners. Having a basic understanding of basic business concepts can help you grasp the content more easily.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A willingness to explore and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset is important. This course is ideal for those who want to start their own side business.
• Passion or Idea: Students should come with a passion or idea they'd like to explore as a potential side business. This could be related to a hobby or interest.
• Device and Software: A computer or mobile device for online research and learning, as well as basic software tools like a word processor and spreadsheet application.
• Note-Taking Tools: A notebook, note-taking app, or any preferred tools for jotting down ideas and strategies as they progress through the course.

Who is this course for?

• Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Those who dream of owning a business, whether to pursue a passion, generate additional income, or explore a new career path.
• Hobby Enthusiasts: Individuals with a passion or hobby that they want to monetize. This course will help you turn what you love into a profitable venture.
• Working Professionals: Those who have full-time jobs but seek to establish a supplementary source of income without quitting their current employment.
• Stay-at-Home Parents: Parents who wish to balance their family responsibilities with a flexible, home-based side business.
• Students: College or university students looking to gain entrepreneurial skills and generate income while studying.