Business · Self-paced course
Small Business Finance Basics
Understand the money side of your creative business: separate accounts, simple bookkeeping, cash flow, setting aside tax and reading your numbers.
$97
One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 18 lessons
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What this is
Small Business Finance Basics explains the essential money skills every creative business owner needs, in plain language. You will set up a simple financial foundation, track income and expenses, understand profit and cash flow, build a basic budget, plan for tax and irregular income, and create a monthly money routine that takes less than an hour.
This course is general educational information, not financial, tax or legal advice. Rules vary by location, so please consult a qualified accountant or adviser for decisions about your own situation.
What you will be able to do
- Separate business and personal money and organise your records
- Track income and expenses with a simple, consistent system
- Understand the difference between revenue, profit and cash flow
- Build a basic budget and plan for irregular income
- Set up a monthly money routine and know when to seek professional help
The curriculum
Money Foundations
- Why Finance Matters for Creatives
- Separating Business and Personal Money
- Organising Your Records
Tracking Income and Expenses
- Simple Bookkeeping Explained
- Understanding Your Income
- Understanding Your Expenses
Profit and Cash Flow
- Revenue Versus Profit
- Understanding Cash Flow
- Invoicing and Getting Paid
Budgeting and Planning
- Creating a Business Budget
- Planning for Irregular Income
- Setting Money Aside for Tax
Reading Your Numbers
- Key Numbers to Watch
- Making Decisions With Data
- When to Get Professional Help
Your Money Routine
- Weekly Money Check
- Monthly Money Review
- Your Financial Plan
This is for you if…
- You avoid looking at your business numbers
- Your records are scattered across accounts, receipts and inboxes
- You are a creative freelancer or small shop owner
- You want plain-language explanations without jargon
What you get
- 18 written lessons across 6 modules
- One free preview lesson so you can see the format first
- A practical exercise at the end of every lesson
- Self-paced access from your account — start any time
- Secure one-time checkout
Questions
Is this tax advice?
No. The course explains general concepts so you can understand your numbers and have better conversations with a qualified accountant. Always check the rules that apply where you live.
Is this live or self-paced?
Fully self-paced. Every lesson is written and available in your account after checkout, so you can work through it on your own schedule.
Can I see a lesson before buying?
Yes. The first lesson is a free preview you can read right now from the button at the top of this page.
Do I need any special tools?
No. A notebook or a simple document is enough to complete every exercise.
Does this include a certification or credential?
No. This is a practical skills course for your own learning. It does not award a certification, licence or professional credential.
Educational content only. No income, revenue or earnings results are promised or implied. What you get out of this depends entirely on your own business, effort and market.