Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22 NIV
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10 NIV
The Program will incorporate real-time applications of Christian faith principles to business operations – featuring Biblical material connected to business principles. The courses will have a technical nature, to teach how to run a business, not just theory behind business practices.
Each course will consist of lectures, recommended reading lists, and printable worksheets and handouts. Case studies and supplementary reading materials will be woven throughout.
What am I going to get from this course?
- 20 lectures, Case studies, and 50 Supplemental Materials and recommended articles
- Unlimited Lifetime Access to the Program
- Free consultation phone calls with Trusted CSEA advisors (Certified Small EnterpriseAdvisor)
- Your own business plan after completion of the program
- Completion Certification
- Networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs
Who should take this program?
- Anyone who are considering starting a business
- Anyone who has already started the journey but have questions on running the business
- Anyone who wants to learn how to apply his/her faith to day to day business operation
- Anyone who needs a business plan
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Proverb 4:7 NIV
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates corrections is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1 NIV
Curriculum
I. WHAT IS BUSINESS
Entrepreneurs live out God’s cultural mandate through the ownership and production of private property. Starting a business is equal part vision, technical skill, and ability to implement. By growing your technical skills you glorify God.
1.1 God and Business | 1.2 Structure of Business | 1.3 Speed of Business | 1.4 Roadmap | 1.5 Case Study
II.WHO ARE CUSTOMERS
How should we interact with and treat our customers and clients? Is the customer alwaysright? Biblical commandments and parables show that we are our brother’s keeper and that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. This course focuses on engaging clients by understanding how and why customers buy.
2.1 God and Customers | 2.2 Market Position | 2.3 Marketing Basis | 2.4 Case Study
III. WHAT IS CAPITAL
What are there sources needed to start a business? How do investments affect a company? Capital is the sum of assets an entrepreneur uses to fuel their business and is both a responsibility and a blessing. This course explores how to acquire capital and deploy it wisely.
3.1 God and Capital | 3.2 How Much Capital is Needed | 3.3 How to Get Capital | 3.4 Case Study
IV.HOW TO BE ACCOUNTABLE
Who holds entrepreneurs accountable? In short, we are answerable to God for our work on earth. Entrepreneurs have the responsibility of understanding concepts such as profit and loss and economic calculations to better allocate resources and make wise decisions.
4.1 God and Accountability | 4.2 What are Financial Reports | 4.3 Financial Statement Process | 4.4 Case Study
V. HOW TO BE LEGAL
How does political and economic liberty affect business? Scripture makes clear our responsibility to abide by the governmental order. During this course learn the implications that the law has on business.
5.1 God and Law | 5.2 What Organization to Select | 5.3 Why Pay Your Taxes | 5.4. Case Study
VI. HOW TO TREAT EMPLOYEES
Should a Christian employer have a unique relationship with his or her employees distinct from a secular employer? The Bible has much to say about the interactions between subordinates and superiors. The difference is love. This study provides best business practices for Human Resource Management with a focus on loving our employees like Christ.
6.1 God and Employees | 6.2 Compensation Process | 6.3 Organization Chart | 6.4 Case Study
VII. WHAT TO DO WITH PROFITS
Are profits inherently evil? No. In fact, large profits show that resources have beenrightly allocated to their highest valued ends. Profits provide the opportunity to invest wisely and multiply the blessing. This course explores the re-deployment of profits to further grow a company.
7.1 God and Profits | 7.2 Case Study
Registration Fee: $75.00