
What actually makes a business "small," why it matters, and why small doesn’t mean unimportant.
The habits, mindsets, and random superpowers that help business owners and managers survive the ride.
We’ll start breaking down your options for setting up your business the legal way (without the law school headache).
More ways to set up your business — because one size definitely doesn’t fit all.
How to pick the business setup that fits you best—before you accidentally marry the wrong one.
Making your business official (and avoiding the sad, expensive mistakes lots of new owners make).
Why keeping track of money matters—and how to do it without needing a calculator.
The handful of reports you’ll actually use and why they don’t have to be terrifying.
The basic day-to-day stuff that keeps your books alive and your stress level low.
Easy tools that make bookkeeping suck a little less (and keep you organized).
Real-world tricks to stay ahead of bookkeeping messes before they cost you real money.
How to know when it’s time to call in the pros and when you’re still good flying solo.
Sales tax: what it is, when you care, and how not to get surprise letters from the government.
Marketing isn’t magic, it’s just how you get real people to notice (and care about) your business.
You can’t sell to everybody. Here’s how to figure out who you should be chasing.
Building a brand that feels real, not just slapping a logo on everything you own.
Not every great marketing move happens online. Sometimes the old-school stuff still works.
The beginner’s guide to using social media without letting it eat your entire life.
Smart ways to post, plan, and stay sane while building a real audience.
Time to stop planning and start spreading the word with ideas that actually work.
How to pull it all together and launch something that makes people notice you.
What they actually mean and why you’ll probably have to do both at the same time.
Time management tips for people who already have more tasks than hours in the day.
How to hand stuff off without it turning into a flaming disaster.
How to start thinking bigger and making smarter moves in your business.
Taking strategy to the next level when easy answers aren't good enough.
Simple ways to break problems down before they break you down.
Setting goals is one thing. Tracking if you're actually getting anywhere is another.
Why staying true to your word and your bigger "why" will matter way more than you think.
Hiring your first helper is exciting and terrifying. Here's how to get it right.
Yep, they’re different and the government definitely cares. Here's what you need to know.
How to bring new people in without losing your mind (or your business’s soul).
A few easy ways to build a place where people actually want to work.
Keeping a team fired up without needing pom-poms or smoke machines.
Conflict’s going to happen. Here’s how to handle it like a boss (literally).
How to take that brilliant idea and actually turn it into something real.
A business plan you’ll actually us, not one you print once and never touch again.
It’s time to make things official and not get stuck in paperwork quicksand.
How to get your financial setup ready for real business life.
How much you might need and a few ways to actually find the money.
Spoiler: it’s not just sipping lattes and checking email. Let’s talk about what it’s really like.
Your last gut check before stepping out the door and into the business world.
Curious how businesses actually run behind the scenes? Thinking about launching something of your own or just want to understand the business world better? You're in the right place.
Created in partnership between Codestars (known for their hands-on coding courses) and Ron Trucks from bsnsAtlas (your go-to for real-world business skills), this course is a simple, no-fluff guide to business basics. No MBA buzzwords, no complicated theories, just what you actually need to know.
We'll cover:
What Makes a Business Tick: Big picture insights into how businesses start, survive, and grow.
Traits That Matter: What successful business owners and managers tend to have in common (hint: it's not magic).
Choosing the Right Structure: The basic legal setups and how they affect everything from taxes to ownership.
Getting Registered and Staying Legal: The simple steps you need to know to stay on the right side of the law.
Money Management 101: Bookkeeping basics, must-know financial reports, and what sales tax means for you.
Marketing Without the Hype: How businesses find customers, both online and offline.
Leading and Managing People: What it really takes to run a team, even if it's a small one.
Planning for Success: How to think strategically, solve problems, and keep moving forward.
Whether you want to build something new, grow an existing idea, or just finally get how businesses work, this course will give you the tools (and the straight talk) you need.
No suits required.