Entrepreneurship has become the new standard for business in the United States and worldwide. This publication is for those who want to improve their business skills but lack the resources to obtain a formal business education. There are some basic disciplines in business that every entrepreneur needs to be familiar with. However, it is not always practical to learn them in a traditional academic setting. Business disciplines are often taught in classrooms with a live instructor and typically include business courses such as entrepreneurship, management strategies, insurance, finance, sales, marketing, human resources, and accounting principles. Information provided in these disciplines is generic. No university has a monopoly on standard business knowledge. Many people are capable of learning independently at their own pace. If one plans to start their own business, they don't necessarily need an actual diploma, but they need basic business knowledge. The curriculum contained herein is to give a broad understanding of the functional areas of how businesses are structured, practical managerial skills, communication skills, and business decision-making capability. When it comes to business, there is no single right way to do anything. There are as many different approaches as there are opportunities. The goal of every business student is to develop a business plan that synthesizes and extrapolates the necessary information so as to make informed business decisions and set future business goals.
