This short course walks you through the first decisions of a new business owner: testing your idea, choosing a structure, registering and setting up your records. Each lesson is a few minutes long and you can finish in an evening.
- Beginner
- 52 min
- 3 modules, 8 lessons
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Describe your customer and offer in two sentences
- Compare the main business structures
- List the registrations you need before your first sale
- Set up simple records
Who it is for
Anyone thinking about starting a small business in Ontario.
Course outline
Shape your idea
Test the idea before spending money.
- Who is your customer?Article · 6 min
- Writing a one-page planVideo · 8 min
- Pricing and first goalsArticle · 5 min
Register and set up
Names, numbers and accounts.
- Structures and namesArticle · 7 min
- Registering a business in OntarioVideo · 9 min
- Check your understanding: registrationQuiz · 5 min
Wrap up
Recap and final quiz.
- Your first-week checklistArticle · 4 min
- Final quizQuiz · 8 min
Your instructor
- CTCC Learning Team · Chamber of commerce staff
The chamber team that prepares short courses for members and the community.