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.

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

Self-paced. Start with the free preview lesson, then work through the modules in order. Full course overview.

Money Foundations

Tracking Income and Expenses

Profit and Cash Flow

Budgeting and Planning

Reading Your Numbers

Your Money Routine

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