Financing a New Venture

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This course introduces students to the essential principles and tools of small business finance, with a focus on planning, budgeting, forecasting, and funding strategies for new ventures. Students will develop key components of the financial section of a business plan—including start-up cost estimates, cash flow projections and profit and loss statements. Emphasis is placed on understanding the financial decision-making process, building effective financial systems, maintaining compliance, and presenting financial data persuasively to lenders or investors. This course is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the financial knowledge and confidence to fund, manage, and sustain a small business.