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Money Matters for Creative Entrepreneurs
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4 Sessions / 13 hours of work per session
Included w/ premium membership ($20/month)
Skill Level
Beginner
Video Transcripts
English, Spanish; Castilian, Chinese, Portuguese
Topics
Budgeting, Financial Systems, Excel, Entrepreneurship

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Starts Oct 3, 2017

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Go at your own pace
4 Sessions / 13 hours of work per session
Included w/ premium membership ($20/month)
Skill Level
Beginner
Video Transcripts
English, Spanish; Castilian, Chinese, Portuguese
Topics
Budgeting, Financial Systems, Excel, Entrepreneurship

Not available for purchase in India

Course Description

You know what creative systems you need for a successful practice. But what business systems do you need? This course outlines the primary financial statements used to track progress towards creative goals. We’ll measure “worth,” manage cash, spot variances, and protect your assets. All in a creative context.

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schedule

This course is in adaptive mode and starts Oct 3, 2017. Learn more about adaptive courses here.

Session 1: The Budget Becomes Real
Profit & Loss Statement + Using a P&L.
7 lessons
1. Welcome & Overview
2. Profit & Loss Statement
3. Building a P&L
4. Understanding Variances
5. Break-even Points
6. Rolling Forecast
7. Session Recap
Session 2: Managing Cash Movement
Distinguishing cash flow from profit, Creating a cash flow forecast, and Migrating cash challenges.
8 lessons
1. Cash Challenges
2. Creating a Cash Flow Forecast
3. Build an Emergency Reserve
4. Diversify Your Income
5. Pricing Strategies: The Math Way
6. Customers & Competition
7. Competencies: The Value You Add
8. Using Debt to Manage Cash
Session 3: Snapshot of Financial Health
Assets, Liabilities, Net Assets/Worth/Equity and Connect Balance Sheet components to (financial) goals.
6 lessons
1. The Balance Sheet
2. Defining Assets
3. Liability Basics
4. Net Worth
5. Investing Assets
6. Session Recap
Session 4: Protecting What You Have
Protect Income, Protect Assets, and Protecting Creativity
7 lessons
1. Protecting Your Stuff
2. Protecting Your Income
3. Protecting Yourself
4. Protecting Your Professionalism
5. Protecting Your Creativity
6. Final Project
7. Course Recap
Learning Outcomes

Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.

Instructors And Guests
What You Need to Take This Course
  • Equipment: A computer with a database software system (XLS is preferred, but Numbers or another open-source system will work)
  • An open mind
Additional Information

Please note: Taking part in a Kadenze course as a Premium Member, does not affirm that the student has been enrolled or accepted for enrollment by Columbus College of Art and Design.

In order to receive college credit for these program courses, you must successfully complete and pass all 3 courses in this program. If a student signs up for the Money Matters for Creative Entrepreneurs program, it is recommended that these courses are taken sequentially.

*Partial credit will not be awarded for completion of only one course.

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