1. 1.1 Introduction

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    2. Worksheet: Business Plan Overview

    3. 1.2 Business Ownership Readiness

    4. Article: Starting a Small Business - The Feasibility Analysis

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    5. 1.3 Finding Balance

    6. 1.4 Business Entities & Risk

    1. 2.1 Introduction to This Module

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    2. 2.2 Marketing Strategy Basics

    3. 2.3 Market Segmentation & Target Customer

    4. 2.4 Value Proposition & Pricing

    5. Worksheet: Value Proposition Canvas

    6. 2.5 Creating a Brand

    7. Worksheet: Brand Identity & Communication Strategy

    8. 2.6 Market Research

    9. 2.7 Promotion & Measuring Success

    1. 3.1 Introduction to This Module

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    2. 3.2 Lean Canvas & Business Model Canvas

    3. Worksheet: Lean Canvas

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    4. Worksheet: Business Model Canvas

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    5. 3.3 Business Plan Template & Tips

    6. Template: Full Business Plan

    7. 3.4 Vision and Operations

    8. 3.5 SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)

    9. 3.6 Marketing

    10. 3.7 Competition & Financials

    11. Article: Business Model Zen

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    1. 4.1 Introduction to This Module

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    2. 4.2 Accounting & Bookkeeping Systems

    3. 4.2.5 Introduction to Cost of Goods Sold

    4. 4.3 Startup Costs

    5. Template: Startup Cost Analysis

    6. 4.3.1 Breakeven Analysis

    7. Template: Break Even Analysis

    8. 4.4 Financial Projections & Cash Flow

    9. Template: Financial Projections & Cash Flow

    10. 4.5 Funding & Financing

    1. 5.1 Introduction to This Module

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    2. 5.2 Success & Failure

    3. Article: The 25 Top Reasons Why Businesses Fail

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    4. 5.3 Elevator Pitch

    5. 5.4 Becoming an Employer

    6. 5.5 Building a Support System

    1. Open Business Advising

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