Crafting Effective Business Plans

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SBS 101 Crafting Effective Business Plans

In this free certificate program, participants learn to craft effective business plans by examining the purpose and the process of writing a business plan. The program is designed for first time entrepreneurs all the way to experienced business people who lack experience writing business plans.

Why should you take this course?

The Success in Business Series is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, working professionals, and life long learners.  In the series, we examine the key factors that translate into business success.

In SBS 101 Crafting Effective Business Plans, you'll :

  1. Learn strategies for writing business plans
  2. Examine resources to help entrepreneurs write their first business plan
  3. Earn a free certificate
  4. Complete the first program in the Success in Business Master Certificate

Program Benefits

Complete the program for free

Complete the program in 20 mins or less

Learn the key components of an effective business plan

Part of the Success In Business Master Certificate

Prepare yourself to write an effective business plan

Skills you will gain

Entrepreneurial Skills

Start-up Strategies and Best Practices

Business Planning and Strategy

What will you learn?

How to select the right business plan template

Where to find important resources on the web

The key objectives when writring business plans

Strategies for writing impactful business plans

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Frequently asked questions
Are the Success in Business certificates free?

Yes. MSPD Success in Business Series is free to all participants.  A free, digital copy of the completion certificate is provided. 

Hard copy, embossed certificates are available for purchase.  Email info@meg-spd.com to learn more.

How long does each Success in Business certificate take?

The short, SBS certificates can be completed in less than 15 minutes each. 

How do I complete the Success in Business certicates?

Each SBS certificate is completed in the MaxCampus online classroom.  The classroom includes a short welcome, a 5 to 10 minute instructional video, some recommended online resources, and a short quiz.  To successfully complete the program, participants must score a minimum of 80% on the final quiz.  The quiz can be attempted multiple times. 

What is the Success in Business Master Certificate?

The Success in Business Master Certificate is a free certificate that participants can earn by completing the seven certificates in the free MSPD Success in Business Series. 

These include:

SBS 101 Crafting Effective Business Plans

SBS 102 Implementing Effective Marketing Strategies

SBS 103 Building Strong Teams

SBS 104 Prioritizing Customer Satisfaction

SBS 105 Embracing Customer Feedback

SBS 106 Proactive Mindsets

SBS 107 Leveraging Technology



Free to enroll

Course Summary

Self Guided
CEUs: 0
Expect completion: 15 Minutes

Foundational Level

This course includes:

04:38 on-demand video
Assessments (1 quiz)
2 lectures with 01: reading
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