Financial literacy in my business
Quelques heures
intermédiaire
Description du cours
This course, ‘Financial literacy in my business’, helps entrepreneurs build strong financial foundations by introducing the essential tools and concepts needed to run a financially healthy business. You will learn how to keep accurate records, analyse your financial position, forecast future needs and understand the taxes and risks involved in operating within the EU. Through practical examples, you will see how real bookkeeping, cash-flow statements and financial reports are created and used to support confident decision-making. You will also explore funding opportunities, learn how to meet legal obligations and discover digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce financial risk.
Public cible
- New and aspiring entrepreneurs starting a business in the EU
- Small business owners seeking stronger financial management skills
- Freelancers and sole traders who need to understand cash flow, tax and compliance
- Anyone who wants to make informed financial decisions and improve business sustainability
Objectifs d'apprentissage
- Maintain accurate financial records and understand bookkeeping fundamentals, including income, expenditure, receipts and reconciliation
- Interpret key financial documents such as cash-flow statements, income statements and balance sheets, and use them to assess business performance
- Analyse the financial needs of your business using trends, profitability, revenue mixes and forecasts to support decision-making and growth planning
- Identify suitable funding options, including loans, grants, crowdfunding and support networks, and understand what funders require
- Understand tax obligations for EU-based businesses, including income tax, corporation tax, VAT, payroll obligations and reporting requirements
Offert par
Ce contenu est offert par la Commission européenne. La Commission européenne est le bras exécutif politiquement indépendant de l'Union européenne. Elle est seule chargée d'élaborer des propositions de nouvelle législation européenne et elle met en œuvre les décisions du Parlement européen et du Cons
Programme
- General
- What is bookkeeping?
- How to understand the financial health of my business
- How do I assess the financial needs of my business?
- What sources of funding and business support are there?
- What do I need to know about tax?
- Understanding financial risks
