Business Plan Basics for Resilient and Sustainable Startups

This business planning course is a content-dense, practical way to help founders launch their businesses with clarity, compliance, and sustainability from day one. Participants learn how to build a complete, legally sound business plan while integrating foundational sustainability practices. Case studies inform real-world scenario planning. The curriculum covers core startup essentials—business structure, legal registration, financial planning, and go-to-market strategy—alongside accessible sustainability tools, including baseline impact metrics, product stewardship, circular design options, and aligned funding pathways. By the end of the course, students will have composed the components for a ready-to-run business plan tailored to their model built in the Fifth Element Framework. This course is ideal for first-time founders who want to build resilient, values-aligned businesses from the start.