Course

WBOS™ Course 2: Forming Your Wellness Business

Self-paced
3 credits

$129 Enroll

Full course description

This course is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of establishing a framework for a successful venture in the wellness industry. It covers essential topics, including defining your dream product line or services, selecting suitable retail options, setting up operations, and managing risks effectively. Participants will delve into practical considerations such as negotiating leases, registering businesses, and navigating legal complexities specific to the wellness sector. Ethical considerations, sustainable models, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to small businesses will also be addressed. In this course, students will develop the foundational knowledge and tools to form their small wellness business confidently.

By then end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Discuss considerations for developing personalized product lines or services for small business start-ups.
  • Identify the appropriate business structure for a small wellness business, consider business goals, risk and legal frameworks.
  • Utilize risk management strategies such as legal, insurance, and internal controls to protect a small business.
  • Apply ethical and sustainability practices when forming a small business.

Content Creator’s Bio: Jimmy Godard, BS, MS, MBA, DM