Hayes Smart Start Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners

Master business finances with ease! This course covers financial literacy, legal basics, cash flow, and more, giving beginner entrepreneurs the tools to grow, manage money smartly, and build a bankable business.

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About This Course

Hayes & Associates has developed a six-week online financial literacy course to empower 80-100 small business owners and entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge to manage and grow their businesses.

It is funded in part by the North & South Omaha Recovery Grant Program (NSORG), which supports post-pandemic economic recovery in the North and South Omaha areas.

Course curriculum

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Syllabus

Smart Start Financial Literacy Workbook

Pre Course Survey

Module 1: Welcome and Course Overview

Module 2: Basics of Financial Literature

Module 3: Legal Essentials for Small Businesses

About this course

$1,000.00

2 hours of video content

Module based quiz

Final assessment

Certificate of completion

Why take this course?

Running a business? Financial literacy matters. Here are 3 reasons you shouldn’t ignore it.

Comprehensive Financial Education: Learn everything from budgeting to financial forecasting

Practical Tools and Strategies: Gain actionable insights to drive your business growth

Expert Guidance and Support: Access to industry experts for personalized advice

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Prove your progress with a certificate of completion.

What People Are Saying

See how our course boosts financial success for small business owners

Excellent Course!!!

Jackie Robbins, Rib Shack Smokehouse

Excellent course, with great information to put you on the journey to success if you apply the information you learned daily to your business and personal life and development

Grateful for the Opportunity to Learn, Reflect, and Grow as a Business Owner

Vashauna Evans, Hrvntg LLC

I’m very grateful for the opportunity to participate and learn through this course. It was well-paced and provided valuable information I didn’t realize I needed as a business owner. I look forward to the growth that will come from applying the knowledge and guidance gained through this experience. Thank you, Mr. Hayes and Associates!

Financial Literacy is a course that everyone needs to learn and understand.

Daouda NDiaye, Fida Solutions LLC

Really like this course and I will be time to time review these modules

FAQ

Early-stage or informal (gig-worker) business owners who want to learn how to manage their money better and grow their business.

People can sign up online. Visit hayes.cpa

It’s flexible. Two modules are completed per week, but they can be completed at any time. Hayes will also offer specific times for participants to meet with subject-matter experts from the firm, allowing for in-person engagement as participants go through the modules.

A certificate of completion is awarded upon completion of all modules and quizzes.

You can email training@hayes.cpa or contact the support team during office hours.

Yes, tuition is waived thanks to funding from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s North and South Omaha Recovery Grant Program. The course is valued at nearly $1,000 per person. Participants will receive a free code throughout 2026. NSORG is a Nebraska Department of Economic Development initiative created to support post-pandemic economic recovery and growth in historically underserved communities. Hayes & Associates was awarded the grant funding to develop and lead its new financial literacy program because of the firm’s long-standing role in serving culturally diverse business owners.

Ready to Strengthen Your Financial Future?

Build confidence in your finances and make smarter business decisions with practical, easy-to-follow guidance.

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