Business 101
Become fluent in the language of opportunity
Business isn’t just for “business people.” Once you learn to speak it, you’ll start to think differently about the world, your place in it, and the possibilities in front of you.
The promise
Business basics
for everyone
Whether you’re launching your career, building a side hustle, running a nonprofit, or just want to understand how the world works—learning the basics of business will give you the tools to make smarter choices, become more confident, and spot opportunities others miss.
This course gives you the essential framework to understand it all, without the jargon or the MBA price tag. Get the full course for $49, or try the first 3 classes free.
Clear and practical
This stuff isn’t rocket science. Get the essentials you need without the jargon or fluff.
Ready for real life
The principles of business are useful. You’ll be able to apply what you learn immediately in work, projects, and daily decisions.
For every background
No matter where you are on life’s journey. We’ve designed this course for career starters, freelancers, creatives, nonprofit leaders, and curious minds.
Learning objectives
What you’ll learn
In 10 focused lessons, you’ll get a complete foundation in the key principles of business: a bird’s eye view of the economic landscape, an understanding of what businesses do and how they work, an introduction to finance, and much more.
See the big picture
Get a bird’s eye view of the entire economic landscape and see how businesses of all types influence and shape every aspect of our lives.
Get a grip on the fundamentals
Gain fluency with key business concepts, including how businesses are structured and how they operate.
Apply the tools of the trade
Learn how to put business ideas and concepts into action in your work and everyday life—to solve problems and make better decisions.
Set your own course
Reconsider your relationship to business and your place in the world. Confidently set bolder goals. Chart your own path and work towards achieving your dreams.
Don’t take our word for it
Hear it from the indies themselves
“indie.biz has been instrumental in my consulting business and professional growth. The coaching and practical tools helped me refine my business structure, elevate my branding, and master core fundamentals. It gave me the clarity and confidence to grow with purpose. Highly recommended for entrepreneurs ready to elevate their business or career.”
FAQs
Common questions
Still wondering if this course is for you? Here are the questions we get most often.
What’s this course?
This 10-class course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of business. It’s designed to give students greater fluency and confidence when it comes to the business ideas that make the world work. We’ll start with the big picture before covering key aspects of business operations, including business models, legal structures, marketing, and value creation. You’ll gain insights that are essential for anyone whether or not they ever aspire to start their own business.
Who is this class for?
This course is for anyone looking to increase their understanding of how businesses work and how the world works. We focus on simplifying the ideas of business and making them accessible to anyone—regardless of their age, education, or previous business experience.
What’s the cost of this class?
The price for the full course is $49. You can access 3 introductory classes by registering free of charge.
What if I’m interested, but I can’t afford the class right now?
We are committed to making this knowledge available to anyone. We’ve priced the class to be accessible, but we understand that it still may be out of reach for some people.
If you’re interested in the class but can’t quite afford it, send us an email at hello@indie.biz with a little bit of information about who you are and why you want to take the class and we’ll sign you up at no charge.
Why are you doing this?
We believe that everyone deserves to have access to the knowledge of how businesses work—and that everyone can benefit from having this knowledge.
We are doing this as an experiment to see what kind of interest there is in the course materials and how actively people engage with the content, and what results they see in their lives and work.
If you have feedback for us, please send us a note at hello@indie.biz. We’d love to hear about your experience.
Do you offer group pricing?
Sure. If you’re interested in making this course available for a group of students, send us an email at hello@indie.biz with some information about your group and we’ll work with you to set up discounted group registration.
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