Skip to main content
by learnformula
search
For Business
Team license & compliance management
For Higher Education
Academic partnerships
For Government Agencies
Government training solutions
For Instructors & Course Creators
Teach on our marketplace
Become a Sponsor
Reach professionals where they learn
Log inStart 7-Day Free TrialStart Free TrialStart Free Trial
search
  1. Courses
  2. /Business
  3. /Start-Ups

Business Course: Start or Grow Your Business

Start, Manage and Grow Your Business: In the My SME Business Course I’ll take you through the 3 Key Phases (Strategy, Business Model & Systems) to Start and Grow a Business!

Created byBrend Badenhorst
IntermediateUpdated Jun 10, 2022

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleLearn about Good Business Ideas
  • check_circleLearn About Market Research
  • check_circleLearn About Business Strategy
  • check_circleLearn About Business Vision
  • check_circleLearn About a Viable Business Model
  • check_circleLearn About Branding
  • check_circleLearn About Marketing
  • check_circleLearn About Sales
  • check_circleLearn About Operations
  • check_circleLearn About Business Systems
  • check_circleLearn About Business Culture
  • check_circleLearn About Business Launch Tactics

About This Course

The My SME Business Course is Focused on Practical Business Strategies, Skills & Tools to Empower You to Start, Manage and Grow Your Business!

The My SME Business Course Consists of 5 Modules:

Module #1 – Clarity / Direction: The My SME Business Course will assist you to set up a Clear Business Strategy & Business Vision.

Module #2 – Business Model: The My SME Business Course will assist you to set up a Solid Business Model, including: – A Viable Sales Cycle. – A Relevant Brand, a Logo, and a Website. – Identifying the Right Marketing Channels. – Sales Systems. – Product / Service Delivery Systems.

Module #3 – Systemised Management: The My SME Business Course will assist you in setup Management Structures to run your Businesses with Order & Control.

Module #4 – Legalities: The My SME Business Course will assist you to set up a Tax Strategy, Financial Management Structures, and Company Compliance.

Module #5 – Launch Your Business: The My SME Business Course will assist you to Launch Your Business.

Course Content

7 activities • 58 videos • duration: 8h 47m

remove
Introduction to the My SME Business Course-Part13 videos • 13 min
  • videocamIntroduction - Video 1: Welcome to the My SME Business Course
    Duration 4:37
  • videocamIntroduction - Video 2: Welcome Ntando Lurwengu
    Duration 4:48
  • videocamIntroduction - Video 3: The Practical Side of the My SME Online Business Course
    Duration 3:39
add
Module 1-Part119 videos • 3.2 hours
add
Module 2-Part117 videos • 2.6 hours
add
Module 3-Part13 videos • 51 min
add
Module 4-Part112 videos • 1.6 hours
add
Module 5-Part13 videos • 14 min
add
Launch Your Business-Part11 videos • 4 min

Your Instructor

Brend Badenhorst

My SME Founder | IMCSA Business Coach (IMC737) | Entrepreneurship Services SETA (13719) | ICMCI - Young Leaders Forum Board Member | Advisory Board Member UNISA & CPUT | Keynote Speaker |

menu_book1 courses
star24 reviews

I'm the Founder of My SME, an IMCSA Business Coach, a SETA Business Facilitator, and I Serve on various Entrepreneurship Faculty University Boards. I'm also a Board Member on the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) – Young Leaders Forum. At the age of 24 I started as a Business Consultant, at 25 I became a Franchisee at Company Partners in South Africa and managed my own Business. When I turned 27, I became the Operations Director at Company Partners, after which I decided to go in the direction of my Dream and start my own business from scratch! I launched Business Plan Pro® in 2016 and the Business has since become the #1 Business Plan Brand in South Africa. Business Plan Pro® has also in the process grown to a team of 5 and tripled in Turn Over! We're the first South African Company that's developing 'Business Plan Software'. In 2018 I launched the brands Entrepreneurship School® and Small Business Coach™. These Brands assists Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to start and grow their Businesses through various Business Education and Business Coaching Programmes. I've written Business Plans, advised and coached Small Business Owners for over 6 years. I'm also a Keynote Speaker on a variety of Business topics and have spoken all over South Africa. My Skills, Experience & Accreditation: – Accredited IMCSA Business Coach (IMC737). – International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) – Young Leaders Forum Board Member. – Services SETA Accredited (13719). – Advisory Board Member for UNISA and CPUT’s Entrepreneurship Faculty. – Judiciary Panel: EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2021.

Credit Information

Is this course eligible for my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?

Provincial regulators of CPAs in Canada do not require that independent providers of CPD be approved to offer courses. Instead, individual CPAs are responsible for assessing whether a CPD activity meets their requirements, and may take activities from any source provided those requirements are met.

Every course offered on LearnFormula is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, and advances learning objectives that are relevant to the responsibilities or professional competencies of Canadian CPAs. All activities on LearnFormula are quantifiable in terms of hours, and are also verifiable, in that users receive documented evidence of their attendance via a certificate of completion after finishing a course (and this certificate is stored by LearnFormula indefinitely). Nearly 100,000 Canadian CPAs successfully satisfy their CPD requirements via LearnFormula on an annual basis.

What Students Are Saying

4.6 out of 5
Student's Choice
24 reviews
  • MS
    MICHELLE S.
    starstarstarstarstar

    yes the ex[perience has been very good

  • IA
    Indra A.
    starstarstarstarstar

    Excellent course for when you wish to start your own business. It gives you an overview of what to plan for success. Thank you Brend!

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

You May Also Like

  • Ethics: Business Ethics

    2026 Ethics and Corporate Compliance

    starRated5.0out of 5,(556 reviews)
    2 CPD hrs
  • Finance: Budgeting & Financial Forecasting

    Critical Skills for CFOs & Controllers: Budgeting & Forecasting Strategies for Today’s World

    starRated5.0out of 5,(113 reviews)
    2.5 CPD hrs
  • Accounting & Tax: Technology for Accountants

    Claude Fundamentals for Accountants (2026 Update)

    starRated5.0out of 5,(646 reviews)
    2.5 CPD hrs