Financial Planning and Modeling for Entrepreneurs

Turning a business idea into a sustainable venture requires a clear understanding of your numbers and financial trajectory. This course equips aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders with the tools to build structured financial forecasts, evaluate unit economics, and manage cash flow with confidence. You will read through practical frameworks that demystify business finance, showing you how to turn strategic assumptions into concrete financial statements and actionable operational metrics. What you'll learn: - Understand core accounting and finance fundamentals, including profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheets - Calculate essential startup metrics such as customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and break-even points - Build structured financial projections based on realistic revenue models and cost drivers - Manage working capital and runway to prevent cash flow shortfalls - Create concise financial summaries tailored for investor pitches and stakeholder reviews - Evaluate modern scenario planning techniques to stress-test your business model under varying conditions The course begins with foundational financial terminology and basic accounting principles before guiding you step-by-step through constructing your own financial model and investor summary. Designed specifically for beginners, first-time founders, and small business owners, this course requires no prior background in finance or accounting. Start reading today to take control of your venture's financial future.