10K Women Fra 5 Syllabus

Overview: This 8-week course is designed to provide women entrepreneurs with essential financial literacy and practical tools for building and scaling sustainable businesses. With a flexible structure ideal for busy professionals, the course covers core financial concepts through clear, jargon-free explanations. Each week requires approximately 2–3 hours of engagement, combining video lessons, readings, and hands-on exercises. Participants will develop confidence in managing finances, making informed decisions, and preparing for growth—all tailored to the unique challenges faced by women founders.

Module 1: Foundations of Business Finance

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Introduction to income statements
• Basics of cash flow management
• Understanding profit vs. revenue

Module 2: Financial Planning for Growth

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Creating a simple budget
• Forecasting future income and expenses
• Identifying break-even points

Module 3: Accessing Capital and Credit

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Types of small business financing
• How to prepare a loan application
• Building business credit history

Module 4: Scaling Your Business Sustainably

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Reinvesting profits wisely
• Measuring financial performance
• Preparing for future investment

Module 5: Final Project

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Develop a personal financial action plan
• Create a basic financial statement for your business
• Submit a reflection on your financial confidence and next steps

Prerequisites

• No prior financial knowledge required
• Access to basic internet and device for course materials
• Interest in starting or growing a small business

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Understand core financial principles relevant to small business management
• Create and interpret basic financial statements
• Set pricing strategies that support profitability
• Access and manage business credit with confidence
• Build a scalable business model with long-term financial health in mind