Online Class: Business Budgeting 101 — How to Plan, Save, and Manage

This course is designed to get you up to speed on the basics of business budgeting and cost cutting. You will be introduced to the different aspects of business financial tools and will have an essential primer to current business trends in cost cutting and increasing profits.

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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 13
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 4,028
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 4
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.4
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Comprehensive Course on Business Finance: From Budgeting to Profit Maximization

In today's rapidly changing business environment, mastering the art of business finance is more important than ever. If you're looking to equip yourself with cutting-edge financial skills, our comprehensive course is tailor-made for you. Dive deep into business budgeting, understand profit trends, identify areas of cost-cutting, and navigate the complexities of cash flow, all while learning to maximize profitability.

Course Overview:

  1. Business Budgeting:
    • Introduction to key components of a business budget.
    • Learn how to instill fiscal discipline without overburdening your team.
    • Example: A case study on how Company X transformed its financial standing by revamping its budgeting approach.
  2. Cash Flow Dynamics:
    • Delve into the nuances of short-term and long-term cash flows.
    • Understand their impact on Profit & Loss statements.
    • Example: A real-world analysis of a company's cash flow adjustments and its ramifications on their profit sheets.
  3. Effective Cost-cutting & Business Savings:
    • Identify conventional and innovative areas for potential savings.
    • Engage and motivate employees in cost-saving initiatives.
    • Example: How Company Y boosted its profits by involving employees in innovative cost-cutting solutions.
  4. Navigating Payroll Budgeting:
    • Get acquainted with payroll budgeting fundamentals.
    • Discover both mainstream and innovative payroll management techniques.
    • Example: A comparative analysis of traditional vs. contemporary payroll budgeting practices.
  5. Strategizing Tax Management:
    • Key tactics to optimize your company's tax budget.
    • Example: A deep dive into how renowned firms save millions in taxes through effective planning.
  6. Crafting a Stellar Business Plan:
    • Importance and components of a compelling business plan.
    • Techniques to ensure your business plan is persuasive and actionable.
    • Example: An examination of a start-up's business plan that secured massive funding.
  7. Deciphering Profit & Loss Reports:
    • Unpack the essentials of Profit & Loss reports.
    • Crucial insights every business manager should grasp.
    • Example: A detailed walkthrough of a P&L statement, highlighting key takeaways for managers.
  8. Maximizing Profit Margins:
    • Explore popular theories and practices to ensure consistent profitability.
    • Tips on maintaining positive financial health.
    • Example: Strategies employed by Fortune 500 companies to guarantee their profit margins.
  9. Balance Sheets & Business Cycles:
    • Grasp the significance of balance sheets in decision-making.
    • A brief introduction to the business cycle and its influence on businesses.
  10. Avoiding Financial Pitfalls:
  • Learn to foresee and rectify common financial missteps.
  • Example: An analysis of financial blunders made by big corporations and lessons learned.
  1. Optimizing Company Savings:
  • Harness the collective intelligence of your team for company-wide savings.
  • Incentivize sales and staff members effectively without negating savings.
  • Example: Innovative reward systems that promote savings without compromising on employee morale.

Course Breakdown:

Each lesson in the course is meticulously designed, offering a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge, real-world examples, and practical applications:

  • Assignments: Engaging tasks that reinforce learning.
  • Exams: Assessments to gauge understanding and retention.
  • Netlinks: Relevant links that provide additional resources and reading.
  • Polls & Surveys: Interactive tools to gather opinions and feedback.
  • Documents: Supplementary materials to enhance comprehension.

With this course, you're not just learning; you're preparing to make informed financial decisions that can propel your business to new heights. Join us on this enlightening journey and redefine your financial acumen.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.38 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
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Lesson 1: Business Budget

81 Points
This lesson will cover the basics of creating your business budget. We will discuss the different aspects of a business budget and how to implement a discipline for your budget that will be reasonable for your staff.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Budget Smudget; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Why this Course?
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam: Business Budget

Lesson 2: Cash Flow and Related Issues

100 Points
In this lesson, we will cover the basics of cash flow, short-term and long-term, and how it affects your profit and loss statement and profit sheets.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam: Cash Flow & Related Issues

Lesson 3: Business Savings and Cost-cutting

100 Points
Lesson 3: Business Savings and Cost-cutting
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What Say You?
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Business Savings and Cost Cutting

Lesson 4: Payroll Budgeting

100 Points
In this lesson, we will cover the basics of payroll budgeting, essentials to keep in mind, and both the trend in handling them and some non-traditional methods.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam: Payroll Budgeting

Lesson 5: Tax Concerns

100 Points
Tax Concerns: One of the most effective strategies for managing taxes is to establish a budget for your company's tax obligations.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam: Tax Concerns

Lesson 6: Business Plan

90 Points
In this lesson, we will cover the importance of creating a business plan, how to create one, and how to make it a strong presentation.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam: Business Plan

Lesson 7: Business Profit and Loss Reports

100 Points
In this lesson, we will take an overview of your profit and loss reports, what goes where, how to read them, and the essentials for a successful business manager to know.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam: Business P&L Reports

Lesson 8: Profit Margin Guarantees and Staying in the Black

90 Points
While we could hypothesize together about the many ways to create a profit in any given business, this lesson will cover basic and popular theories and practices in the business world.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Rewards and Perks
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam: Profit Margin Guarantees & Staying in the Black

Lesson 9: Balance Sheets and the Business Cycle

80 Points
In this lesson, we will cover the importance and uses of the company's balance sheet and briefly visit the concepts of the business cycle.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam: Balance Sheets and the Business Cycle

Lesson 10: Traps and Mishaps

100 Points
This lesson will address the dilemma of overcoming our inevitable errors in business and management.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam: Traps and Mishaps

Lesson 11: Company Savings

600 Points
This lesson will focus on savings and how to make the most progress toward savings by utilizing the goodwill and brain power of your staff. You will have an overview of how to continue to increase your company's savings and how to encourage sales and sta
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Lesson discussions: How would you rate this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam: Company Savings
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
1541
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Summarize the need and purpose of a business budget.
  • Define cash flow.
  • Describe procedures involved in business savings and cost cutting.
  • Describe the purpose and processes involved in payroll budgeting.
  • Summarize common tax concerns.
  • Describe a business plan.
  • Describe the purpose and importance business P&L Reports.
  • Define Profit Margin Guarantees
  • Evaluate Balance Sheets and the Business Cycle.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Business Budgeting 101: How to Plan, Save, and Manage
Course Number: 8900051
Lessons Rating: 4.38 / 5 Stars (1,569 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: March 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: John Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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