Why Are We Offering This Course for Free​?

At GoForth Institute, we believe that quality business education should be accessible to all. By transitioning from a paid model to a free, open-access platform, we're removing financial barriers and empowering entrepreneurs everywhere to succeed.​

About the Course

GoForth Institute's 100 Essential Small Business Skills™ Program is a free, self-paced online course crafted for entrepreneurs eager to build and grow successful businesses. Through engaging video lessons, an extensive e-textbook, interactive worksheets, and practical exercises, learners will develop a solid foundation in entrepreneurship. This program empowers individuals to transform their passion into a thriving enterprise, providing the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of small business ownership.

Master the Core Areas of Small Business Management​

Financial Planning & Accounting Human Resources Management Legal Compliance Operations & Strategic Growth Business Planning​

What's Included?

70 short training videos (most 5 minutes or shorter) presented by experts in all subject areas 650-page comprehensive e-textbook Interactive worksheets and exercises Quizzes to test your knowledge Business plan development tools​

Curriculum

17 Chapters · 68 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome! 100 Small Business Skills

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      Welcome! 100 Small Business Skills

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      Introduction: Lesson 2

  2. 2

    Preparing for the Journey

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      What is Entrepreneurship?

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      Entrepreneurship Myths

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      Pros and Cons of Entrepreneurship

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      Marshalling Resources

  3. 3

    Ideas and Opportunities

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      VPMF Test

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      Creativity

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      Idea Sources

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    Developing Customers and Understanding Your Competitors, Industry and Business Environment

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      Customer Development

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      Competitive Analysis

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      Industry Analysis

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      Business Environment

  5. 5

    Design it First: Establishing Value, Creating Models

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      Design it First: Establishing Value, Creating Models

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      Business Model Canvas

  6. 6

    Going Lean: The Lean Start-Up Movement

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      Lean Start-up

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      Build, Measure, Learn

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      Interviewing Customers

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    Sizing It Up: Can I Make Money At This?

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      The Importance of Your Financials

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      Estimating Sales

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      Estimating Costs

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      Break-Even Analysis

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      Record-keeping, Billing, and Collections

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      Working Capital and Cash Flow

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      Income Statements and Balance Sheets

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      Ratio Analysis

  8. 8

    Get Selling! Marketing Strategies That Work

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      Marketing Plan

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      Finding Your Ideal Customer

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      Marketing Strategy

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      Branding

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      Quotations, Sales Proposals, and Negotiating

  9. 9

    Building Your Team

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      Building Your Team

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      Managing Your Small Business

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      Corporate and Organizational Culture

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      Planning, Controlling, and Leadership

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      Hiring the Right People

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      Termination

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      Compensation

  10. 10

    Choosing A Location

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      Location, Location, Location!

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      Location Grid

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      Rent, Lease, or Buy?

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      Home Office Considerations

  11. 11

    Running a Great Business: Operations Management and Strategic Growth

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      Customer Experience Defined (CX)

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      Operations Process

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      Managing Quality

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      Managing Productivity

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      The Five Whys

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      Ready, Set, Grow!

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    The Legal Side of Small Business

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      Legal Forms of Organization

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      Considerations for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

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      Business Names

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      Intellectual Property Protection

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      Legal Considerations for Small Business Owners

  13. 13

    Funding Your Venture

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      Build a Financial Plan

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      Funding Your Venture - Equity

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      Funding Your Venture - Debt

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      Elevator Pitch

  14. 14

    Colouring Within the Lines: Government Compliance

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      Paying Taxes

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      Organizing Records

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      GST/HST Filing

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      Input Tax Credits

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      Being an Employer

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    Paths to Business Ownership

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      Buying an Existing Business

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      Franchising

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      Starting a Franchise

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      Family Business

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    Social Entrepreneurship

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      Social Entrepreneurship Defined

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    Closing: Here's To Your Success!

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      Congratulations!

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