I had no idea how to go about starting my own business and the information in this guide was very helpful. It provided information on how to conduct research before starting a business and how to plan everything. I want other people to learn how to be entrepreneurs, too, and help create a better society.
Prison Education Program
How To Start Your Own Business: Thrive In The First Year
The second guide in Level’s How To Start Your Own Business series for people in prison gives solid instruction on how to set up a new business after incarceration and propel it through the important first year. This guide focuses on the critical fundamentals – startup, budgeting, marketing, accounting, taxes and investing for growth.
Enrollment fee is a one-time payment that includes this guide and Level's entire prison education program including all educational and job training guides and all certificates. No hidden monthly payments or recurring fees. The enrollment fee includes shipping.
What they'll learn:
- Get set up legally and understand the difference between common business structures
- Learn how to budget for success including the importance of staying aware of cash flow
- Build your business through marketing with a focus on low cost options
- Learn good accounting practices to handle your money with care and keep good records
- Prepare to pay taxes and comply with other legal requirements
Guide includes:
Finances
Goal setting
Skill development
Quiz
Schedule
Self-guided - learners complete at their own paceGuide length
48 pagesTime to complete
~10 hoursWhat is Level?
Level is a popular, independent, nonprofit prison education program that offers education, career training and personal development for people in prison and connects with family members and supporters on the outside. Our unique approach can reach nearly any person at any prison, even those in high security or solitary confinement. 7,052 people in prison have spent 103,380 hours using the Level program inside 1,068 prisons across the country.
Testimonials for this guide:
- Gabriel, in prison in Pennsylvania
I've studied many books on business. This is by far easier to digest and is clear on the topics. Level's guides are very informative and helpful to building a better and brighter future. I'm very excited to see what else Level will have to offer in the future. This is so very helpful to my success after my release.
- Brandon, in federal custody in California
I have been looking at owning a business when I get out . This guide will stay with me forever, at least my first two years running my business. Learning how to project, analyze and make smart money decisions will be key. The information in this guide is really great - clear, concrete and concise.
- Bruce, in prison in California
