Start Your Own Business with the 9-5 Dropout Academy

Everything You Need to Start a Business

Created by: Rachael L. Thompson
Author, Instructor, Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

• Go from zero idea and/or business knowledge to opening your doors. It's A-Z steps to open a business.
• Find a business that matches your values and needs (freedom, financial, fulfillment).
• Learn how to research the market to plan a successful business strategy.
• Develop a financial plan and know how to start a business on any budget. Also, learn about various funding options.
• Spy on competitors and develop easy strategies to beat your competition.
• Develop an easy and effective marketing plan.
• Learn how to easily set up your own website.
• Get free and easy tools to bootstrap your business on a low-budget.
• Come up with a perfect business name.
• Know how to properly brand your business using the 4 P's of marketing.
• Get ready to launch your business and find your initial customers.

Requirements

• Zero business knowledge is required. This is beginner level.
• Please note: The Tax & Business Structure Information is targeted to those starting a business in the U.S. but all other information applies worldwide.

Target audience

• Anyone interested in starting a business. (Online, Local, Bricks & Mortar, Using Platforms like Etsy). This course goes over basics needed for ANY type of business.
• If you have zero business ideas this course will help you develop one.
• If you have tons of ideas, this course will help you narrow it down.
• If you already have a business idea, this course will help you mold it into a profitable business plan.