Gain the tools that you need to start a business or successfully advise individuals who are starting a business. Advising small-business owners can be very satisfying if you get to watch one of these businesses grow and flourish, thanks in part to your own help. It can also be the beginning of a long-term relationship and result in tax, consulting, and other work in future years. The skills and knowledge you develop in advising new business owners can also be transferred to profitable consulting engagements for established businesses. This basic-level course is most beneficial to professionals new to business start-ups.