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Finance for Business Owners
1 students

Finance for Business Owners

Understand your finances, make data-driven decisions—no accounting background needed.
Created byHugo Valdivia
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Read and understand basic financial statements (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet)
  • Calculate pricing that ensures profit—not just survival
  • Track your business expenses and estimate taxes with ease
  • Forecast cash flow and build a financial buffer
  • Use metrics like profit margin, runway, and CAC to guide your decisions
  • Feel confident talking about money—even if you’ve avoided it before

Course content

8 sections • 24 lectures • 51m total length

  • Introduction0:51
  • Why Financial Literacy Matters for Entrepreneurs1:17
  • Why Most Business Owners Avoid Their Numbers1:25
  • Self Reflection Worksheet1:45

Requirements

  • No finance experience required.

Description

Struggling to keep up with your finances as a freelancer, consultant, or solo founder?

You’re not alone—and you don’t need to be a finance expert to take control of your money.
This course is built specifically for creative professionals, service providers, and small business owners who want to finally feel confident with their numbers.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Read and understand your Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet.

  • Set pricing that supports your business and your lifestyle.

  • Track expenses and plan for taxes without stress.

  • Manage your cash flow and build financial security.

  • Use key financial metrics to make better decisions.

  • Feel confident talking about money—even if you’ve avoided it before.

Taught by Hugo Valdivia, a seasoned finance leader (20 years of experience) and former founder, this course combines real-world insights with simple tools and downloadable templates that you can start using right away.

No jargon. No overwhelm. Just practical knowledge that gives you clarity, confidence, and control.

Target Audience

  • Freelancers and solo entrepreneurs who want to become financially savvy.

  • Creatives and consultants who avoid the “money stuff”.

  • Service providers tired of undercharging customers or running out of cash.

  • First-time business owners with no background in accounting.

  • Founders preparing to grow their business and need financial clarity.

Who this course is for:

  • Freelancers and solopreneurs who want to become financially savvy
  • Creatives and consultants who avoid the “money stuff”
  • Service providers tired of undercharging or running out of cash
  • First-time business owners with no background in accounting
  • Founders preparing to grow their business and need financial clarity

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