Business Plan Basics for Resilient and Sustainable Startups

This business planning course is a practical, beginner-friendly 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. 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 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.