All 30 lessons in 6 subject areas.
6 min readSole Proprietor, Partnership or Company?Compare sole proprietor, partnership and private company, then choose the structure that fits ownership, risk and plans.6 min readWhat Records Must I Keep?Build a simple record system for money in, money out, banking and business documents, and keep a weekly habit.7 min readSeparate Business and Personal MoneySeparate business and personal money so you can see what the business earns, needs and can pay you.7 min readGetting Ready for Bigger ClientsPrepare supplier documents, cash timing and delivery capacity before you take on a bigger client.8 min read6 min readHow to Make a Simple Business BudgetUnderstand what a budget should include, expected income, fixed costs, variable costs in plain language and what it means for your business decisions.7 min readWhy Sales Don’t Always Mean CashUnderstand sales are not always cash, common cash-flow problems, a simple example, protect your cash flow in plain language and what it means for your business decisions.6 min readFixed Costs and Variable CostsUnderstand fixed costs, variable costs, use costs in your decisions in plain language and what it means for your business decisions.6 min readPlan Before You SpendUnderstand ask what the spending is for, check the full cost, check timing, decide what can wait in plain language and what it means for your business decisions.6 min read8 min readBefore You Buy EquipmentCompare the full cost, earning value and funding options before buying business equipment.7 min readTaking on a Big ContractCheck cash timing, delivery capacity, paperwork and risk before accepting a large contract.7 min readShould You Use Savings or Finance?Compare savings and finance by total cost, repayment pressure and the cash buffer left behind.8 min readThe Real Cost of GrowthCount the upfront, monthly and hidden costs of growth before deciding how quickly to expand.8 min read6 min readKnow Your Most Important Business AssetsIdentify the assets that keep the business trading and record what is needed to protect or replace them.5 min readWhy Business Insurance ExistsUnderstand when insurance may help a business recover and what must be checked before choosing cover.6 min readWhat Risks Can You Handle Yourself?Compare the cost and recovery time of business risks, then decide which ones need stronger protection.6 min readProtecting Tools, Stock and EquipmentProtect essential tools, stock and equipment by improving security, proof and downtime planning.5 min read7 min readNever Share Your OTPUnderstand what an OTP protects, recognise urgent scam requests and respond safely if you disclosed a security code.7 min readSafe WhatsApp for BusinessProtect your business WhatsApp account, verify unusual requests and confirm that customer payments have cleared.7 min readHow to Spot PhishingRecognise phishing warning signs, check a message safely and protect business accounts after a suspicious click.7 min readWhat to Do If You Suspect FraudTake the first steps after suspected fraud: stop further loss, contact official providers, secure accounts and preserve evidence.7 min read7 min readWhat If You Cannot Work?Reduce owner dependency with a practical continuity plan, a trusted contact and safe access to essential information.7 min readKey Documents Every Owner Should OrganiseOrganise key business documents, keep secure backups and make essential information findable during an emergency.7 min readWho Can Run Things If You Are Not There?Choose a trusted continuity contact, define their limits and test whether essential work can continue without you.7 min readExit and Succession: Start SimpleStart practical exit and succession planning by clarifying your intention, organising the business and seeking formal advice where needed.7 min readThese optional questions help us report who we are reaching. Your answer is anonymous and never shared individually.
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