Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

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Level Foundation
Duration 3 hours
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This free online course is one of 10 courses available in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women collection, designed for entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level. In this course, you will learn how to finance business opportunities that lead to growth, by exploring different types of funding. You will learn how acquisition financing and funding applications for grants or loans can support and expand your business opportunity. You will evaluate your business’s financial profile and plan actions to improve it. The exercises will guide you through discovering potential types of funding for your business and help you to identify the information you may need for future funding requirements. By the end of the course, you will understand the importance of having a financial strategy and approaching funding strategically – applying the skills you have developed to make a good funding application to facilitate your business growth. If you are unsure of your future cash flow needs, you may wish to complete one of the other Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women courses, ‘Fundamentals of Financial Planning’, to predict financial challenges, so that you can make strategic choices for your business. The 10,000 Women course collection offers a truly flexible online learning experience. You have the freedom to approach the program in any way that works for you – take any course, or combination of courses, to tailor your learning journey to your individual business growth needs. If you choose to take all 10 courses, you will explore all the key elements of your business and develop a thorough plan for your business’s growth. You can find out more about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women collection in the FAQs.

Modules

Lesson 1. Why is it important to prepare for future funding?

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3 Readings

1 Discussion

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1 Discussions

Discuss your future funding needs

2 Videos

Welcome
Alumni funding experiences

3 Readings

Getting started
Considering your financial strategy
Consider your future funding requirements (Exercise 1)

Lesson 2. How can financial choices support growth?

2 Videos

3 Readings

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2 Videos

Thinking about acquisition
How can finance support business innovations?

3 Readings

Introducing innovative ways to grow your business
Identifying possible future acquisitions (Exercise 2)
How could business model innovation grow your business? (Exercise 3)

Lesson 3. Reviewing your financial profile

1 Videos

1 Readings

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Why are financial profiles important?

1 Readings

Assessing your readiness for funding

Lesson 4. Understanding funding options

1 Videos

4 Readings

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Types of funding

4 Readings

Starting to consider funding
What is important to you and your funders?
Providing your funders with financial information
Calculate your key financial ratios

Lesson 5. Approaching funding strategically

2 Readings

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The importance of communication
Your funding plan (Exercise 7)

Lesson 6. Next steps

4 Readings

1 Assignment

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1 Assignment

End of course assessment

4 Readings

Next steps for your financial planning
Recording your progress
Congratulations
Progressing to the next course in 10,000 Women

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Unlock the secrets of financing business growth with "Fundamentals of Funding," part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women collection. This free course, designed for entrepreneurs, delves into various funding types, acquisition financing, and grant or loan applications. Enhance your business's financial profile and develop strategic funding skills. With flexible learning options, take any or all of the 10 courses to tailor your growth journey. Ideal for those ready to elevate their business, this 180-minute course is available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscriptions.