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Finance Foundations for Solopreneurs

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

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Learn the finance fundamentals for running a business of one. This course is helpful for solopreneurs working in the on-demand economy.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Working as a solopreneur
  • Are you a solopreneur?
1. Foundations of Solopreneurs
  • Running a business of one
  • Taxes as a solopreneur
  • Choosing a business structure
  • Preparing a business plan
  • What about business insurance?
  • What about personal insurance?
2. Profitability As a Solopreneur
  • Understanding cash flow
  • Recordkeeping as solopreneur
  • It's not what you make, it's what you keep
  • Maximizing income
  • Tracking deductible expenses
  • Preparing an exit strategy early
3. Filing Taxes
  • Understanding the 1099
  • Profit and loss statements and balance sheets
  • Working with a CPA
4. Growing Your Business
  • Social media marketing strategies
  • Blogs, videos, and podcasts
  • Membership-based revenue stream
  • When and how to get help
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Dan Weedin

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