The Business Side of Starting or Growing Your Practice

ORG LP815 - The Business Side of Starting or Growing Your Practice

Credits: 2

Starting your own business might seem like a daunting task. The goals of this course include supporting the student through the process of learning the language of business, understanding how to brand a business, developing vision and mission statements, pitching to potential clients, setting fees, creating business structures and budgets and providing a place to practice these skills. Another goal of the course is to teach students how to find clients. The course also includes a review of market research and data gathering skills that students would use in consulting. We will also have touch points around developing confidence, owning expertise, and developing strong and authentic client relationship.