Module #1:  Planning Your Business Startup

Lesson #1: Download the Planning Workbook

Workbook I created this workbook for anyone who prefers to take notes or jot ideas on paper.  It follows the lessons in this section.  I sometimes like to print things out and put them in a 3-ring binder, just like I did when I was in school.

Lesson #2 Introduction

The Home Business Quickstart Program:  Introduction Introduction to the 30-day challenge!  Let's get started. Additional Resources: Slides Skills Inventory Worksheet Business Ideas List

Lesson #3 Organization: Using Microsoft One Note® & Trello®

Using Microsoft One Note & Trello to Stay Organized and Work Efficiently Microsoft One Note is my choice for a great app to organize all business data. This video shows how I like to use it. What's great about it - if you already have Microsoft Office, One Note is...

Lesson #4 Defining Your Business & Customers

The first step in the "start a business" journey is to determine what business you will start. Will you be offering a service of some type, or physical products? Often figuring out what you want to do is harder than actually doing it! There are so many choices and...

Lesson #5 Researching & Picking Your Business Name

The first step in the "start a business" journey is to determine what business you will start. Will you be offering a service of some type, or physical products? Often figuring out what you want to do is harder than actually doing it! There are so many choices and...

Lesson #6 Domain & Hosting Set Up

Full disclosure! The link below is my affiliate link. I've used many different domain registrars and hosting providers -- GoDaddy, Blue Host, HostGator, etc. -- but Namecheap is by FAR the best price and the best service. Hands down. This is why I recommend them....

Lesson #7 Bonus Video – Selling On eBay

I've added this video for anyone who is interested in starting a business for selling/reselling stuff on Etsy, eBay, or even in your own Shopify or e-commerce store. I am not an online seller/reseller as my business, and am not actively using any e-commerce sites...