Copy of OWN IT: The Business Builder Program™
We developed OWN IT: The Business Builder Program™ because success starts when you take ownership!
Why Business Ownership Now?
Identifying Your Goals, Strengths & Motivation
Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?
Case Study - From Boardrooms to Boss Moves
The Business Startup Readiness Checklist
Mindset Shift – From Employee to Owner
Overcoming Fear and Analysis Paralysis
The 7 Costly Mistakes New Business Owners Make
What’s Your Ideal Business Model?
Six Entrepreneurial Pathways to Business Ownership
Franchise vs. Startup: Which Path to Business Ownership Is Right for You?
Startup vs. Franchise vs. Acquisition
Active vs. Semi-Passive vs. Passive Ownership
Real-World Business Model Paths
Business Model Comparison Scorecard
How to Define Your Target Market
Researching Local & Online Competitors
Finding the Gap: What’s Missing in the Market?
Trends, Niches, and Timing Your Entry
Tools – Market Analysis Template
Choosing a Legal Structure (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)
Registering Your Business & Getting an EIN
Opening Business Bank Accounts
Licenses, Permits & Compliance Basics
Setting Up Accounting Tools from Day One
Why You Need a Business Plan (Even a Simple One)
One-Page Business Plan Framework
Defining Your Offer, Audience & Positioning
Planning for Startup Costs & Monthly Expenses
Tools – Editable Business Plan Template
SBA Loans, Lines of Credit & Grants
Using Retirement Funds (ROBS) the Right Way
Partner Financing & Family Capital
Building Business Credit
Tools: Startup Cost Calculator + Funding Matrix