The Startup Handbook is a three-part series covering everything you need to know about adding value in an early stage startup. Whether you’re intending to join a startup or build your own, this course will ensure that you’re armed with the concepts, terminology, and best practices you need to shorten the learning curve. In Part 1, we cover:

• the key aspects of what sets a startup apart
• the attitude and mentality it takes to succeed in the startup environment
• the resources available in the startup ecosystem and how to use them effectively
• key quantitative concepts including business models, financial measures, and more
• the basics of the lean startup methodology that underlie every startup’s success

• understand best practices for successfully running or working at a startup
• learn the key quantitative concepts required to operate and raise money for a startup
• learn the Lean Startup Methodology

• the key aspects of what sets a startup apart
• the attitude and mentality it takes to succeed in the startup environment
• the resources available in the startup ecosystem and how to use them effectively 
• key quantitative concepts including business models, financial measures, and more
• describing, analyzing and dissecting how a startup can generate revenue
• key terms specific to the startup environment
• concepts that are pivotal in analyzing a startup’s future potential
• the basics of the lean startup methodology that underlie every startup’s success
• how to turn an idea into a product that’s ready for launch
• how a market adopts new products

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by LumiQ. LumiQ is a podcast company where engaging conversations with business leaders also count as verifiable CPD. We go out and find business, accounting and finance leaders to interview about their expertise and experiences, and you get verifiable CPD for learning from the world’s top minds. Some days, you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of start-ups, or captivated with the story of how Bernie Madoff pulled off the largest fraud in human history. Maybe you’ll want to learn about how the music industry’s business model has changed over time? Whatever you’re interested in and will feed your natural curiosity of how businesses work, you’ll find on the LumiQ podcast. LumiQ is an enjoyable way to earn CPD.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

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