By starting a business, you help form the backbone of the global economy. Each small business may not employ many people, but combined, the small business community is a powerful force.
According to 2017 data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), companies with fewer than 10 employees make up 70 to 95 percent of all global businesses.
Whether you have an inventive product that will help others or want to pursue a tried-and-true business idea, starting a small business is a dream for many. You could have the opportunity to create your own job, build a business and put others to work.
Being successful can take more than a strong desire or work ethic, although those are important. Having a clear understanding of the steps involved in opening, financing, running and marketing a company could help you determine if you’re ready to be a business owner, and whether your idea could be a success.
Click “enroll” now to start your course on “Getting Started”.
After clicking “enroll”, you will be redirected to the Practical Business Skills website.
Course Content:
- Is Starting a Business Right for You?
Learn what it takes to start a business: the important first steps and the keys to success to run a profitable business - Creating a Business Plan
Learn how to turn your idea into a business plan. Your plan will be a roadmap to guide your business through different stages and is essential for long-term success - Creating a Business
Registering your business with the appropriate government agency will formalize your business. It comes with tax obligations and requirements based on the type of business entity you create. In certain cases, it may provide access to benefits offered for specific type of businesses. - Financial Basics
Understanding budgeting, saving, financing can help business owners grow their business and reach their short and long-term business goals
About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of digital commerce on any device, for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.