Business Entrepreneurship: Start and Run a Small Business

About this path

This learning path is based on the Crash Course Business: Entrepreneurship series with Anna Akana. It covers the full journey of an entrepreneur: understanding what entrepreneurship is, developing and testing a business idea, building a value proposition, dealing with legal and financial basics, and defining success. The course uses a college-level curriculum and references tools like the Strategyzer Business Model Canvas. By the end, you'll have a practical framework for launching and managing a small business.

What you will learn

• Evaluate the quality of a business idea and take steps to turn it into a small business
• Understand the legal basics of business entity formation, sales, costs, and finances
• Develop a clear value proposition and build customer relationships
• Navigate competition and find key partners
• Define success for yourself as an entrepreneur and recognize failure

Who this is for

Beginners who want a structured free introduction before deeper practice.

Curriculum