The Complete Introduction To Business

No Fluff, No Jargon—Just Business Made Simple

What you'll learn

Understand how businesses are built, structured, and run day-to-day.

Set up the basics of business finances, even if you’re not a "money person."

Build a brand and marketing plan that actually connects with people.

Recognize what makes a strong business leader or manager.

Lead a small team without losing your mind (or your weekends).

Spot common business pitfalls—and know how to dodge them.

Requirements

No fancy degrees, business experience, or startup pitches required.

Just bring a curious mind, a willingness to learn, and maybe a notebook.

Description

Curious how businesses actually run behind the scenes?  Thinking about launching something of your own—or just want to understand the business world better?  You're in the right place.Created in partnership between Codestars (known for their hands-on coding courses) and Ron Trucks from bsnsAtlas (your go-to for real-world business skills), this course is a simple, no-fluff guide to business basics.  No MBA buzzwords, no complicated theories—just what you actually need to know.We'll cover:What Makes a Business Tick: Big picture insights into how businesses start, survive, and grow.Traits That Matter: What successful business owners and managers tend to have in common (hint: it's not magic).Choosing the Right Structure: The basic legal setups and how they affect everything from taxes to ownership.Getting Registered and Staying Legal: The simple steps you need to know to stay on the right side of the law.Money Management 101: Bookkeeping basics, must-know financial reports, and what sales tax means for you.Marketing Without the Hype: How businesses find customers—both online and offline.Leading and Managing People: What it really takes to run a team, even if it's a small one.Planning for Success: How to think strategically, solve problems, and keep moving forward.Whether you want to build something new, grow an existing idea, or just finally get how businesses work, this course will give you the tools (and the straight talk) you need.No suits required.

Overview

Section 1: Project 1 - Course Intro

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Lecture 2 Tips for the Experience

Lecture 3 Meet The Instructor

Section 2: Project 2 - Understanding Small Business Basics

Lecture 4 What Is a Small Business and Why?

Lecture 5 Business Owner and Manager Traits

Lecture 6 Legal Business Structures - Part 1

Lecture 7 Legal Business Structures - Part 2

Lecture 8 Choosing the Right Structure

Lecture 9 Registering and Getting Legal

Section 3: Project 3 - Bookkeeping Basics

Lecture 10 What Is Bookkeeping? Why It Matters

Lecture 11 Some Important Reports

Lecture 12 The Core Bookkeeping Activities

Lecture 13 Tools to Keep It Simple

Lecture 14 Some Basic Tips For Yourself

Lecture 15 When to Ask for Help

Lecture 16 What Is Sales Tax and Why?

Section 4: Project 4 - Marketing Basics

Lecture 17 What is Marketing and Why It Matters?

Lecture 18 Knowing Your Target Market

Lecture 19 Creating A Brand Identity

Lecture 20 Online vs. Offline Marketing

Lecture 21 Social Media Marketing Basics

Lecture 22 Social Media Marketing • Strategies

Lecture 23 Let's Get The Word Out

Lecture 24 Your First Marketing Campaign

Section 5: Project 5 - Leading and Managing

Lecture 25 What Is Management? What Is Leadership?

Lecture 26 Making The Most Of Your Time

Lecture 27 Delegating Tasks and Building Trust

Lecture 28 Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making - Part 1

Lecture 29 Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making - Part 2

Lecture 30 Problem-Solving Tools

Lecture 31 Set The Goals and Measure

Lecture 32 Integrity and Purpose

Section 6: Project 6 - Managing People

Lecture 33 Hiring Your First…

Lecture 34 Employee vs. Contractor. They're Different?

Lecture 35 Onboarding and Training Basics

Lecture 36 Creating a Positive Workplace

Lecture 37 Motivating A Team

Lecture 38 Handling Conflict

Section 7: Project 7 - Bringing An Idea To Life

Lecture 39 Turning an Idea Into a Real Business

Lecture 40 Writing a Simple Business Plan

Lecture 41 Time to Register The Business

Lecture 42 Setting Up Business Finances

Lecture 43 Start-Up Costs and How To Fund It

Lecture 44 A Day in the Life of An Owner

Lecture 45 Pulling It All Together: Final Checklist & Next Steps

Section 8: Project 8 - Wrap Up

Lecture 46 Certificate? Wrap Up AND… Here's A Bonus For You!

Students and professionals who just want to understand how real businesses work.,If you're a coder, freelancer, or creator curious about the business side of things, you'll feel right at home.,And if you're thinking about leading a team, starting a side hustle, or just getting smarter about business—this is for you too.