Reesby Academy · Business & Entrepreneurship
Starting a Small Business: Core Steps
Plan the essential steps from idea to first customers.
About this course
Starting a small business involves many decisions that are easier to manage when sequenced clearly. This course walks through the core steps, from defining your offer to setting up for your first customers, and you'll finish with a launch checklist. This is general information only, so check legal, tax and licensing details with the relevant authorities or a professional adviser.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to describe your offer and the customers it serves
- You'll be able to sequence the key setup steps for a new business
- You'll be able to identify where professional advice is worth paying for
- You'll be able to set up a simple launch checklist
Course outline
- Tools you'll need9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizStarting a business needs a few practical tools, and many free government and online resources can help you set up.
- From Idea to Offer9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA clear offer describes what you sell, to whom, and why it's better than the alternatives. Test your idea before investing heavily.
- Who Your Customers Are9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizKnowing your customers helps you decide what to offer, how to price it and where to find them. Describe them specifically, not generically.
- Core Setup Steps9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizSetting up correctly from the start avoids costly fixes later. Work through the core steps in a sensible order, and check requirements for your industry and location.
- Getting Professional Help8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizSome decisions are worth paying for. Knowing when to get professional help saves time and protects you from costly mistakes.
- Launch Checklist8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA launch checklist brings the steps together. Before you open, check your offer, your systems, your customers and your support.
- Careers & next steps8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizSmall business skills are useful in many roles, from management and operations to sales and customer service. These are common paths for people who understand how businesses run.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.