B01 · starter

Business Starter

Original FND learning for First Nations members building the foundations of a strong, evidence-ready business.
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Course outline

6 modules. 18 lessons.

B01.1

Business identity and purpose

Clarify what the business does, who it serves and how it creates value.

  1. B01.1.1 · Business identity and purpose10 min
  2. B01.1.2 · The Sovereignty Mindset and the Five Questions10 min
  3. B01.1.3 · Validation without overthinking: the 10-Person Proof and the 48-Hour Test10 min

B01.2

Entity, ABN and records

Understand core business records, entity information and evidence hygiene.

  1. B01.2.1 · Entity, ABN and records10 min
  2. B01.2.2 · The 60-Minute Registration and what each record is for10 min
  3. B01.2.3 · Ownership and control from day one10 min

B01.3

Money foundations

Build basic pricing, cash-flow, invoicing and getting-paid disciplines.

  1. B01.3.1 · Money foundations10 min
  2. B01.3.2 · Pricing your worth and getting paid10 min
  3. B01.3.3 · The Shoebox Method: records, invoices, tax basics10 min

B01.4

Capability and digital presence

Present the business clearly through accurate directory, capability and digital information.

  1. B01.4.1 · Capability and digital presence10 min
  2. B01.4.2 · Your Digital Campfire: website, Google Business Profile and one social channel10 min
  3. B01.4.3 · Marketing that feels like yarning: value proposition and your first 10 customers10 min

B01.5

Evidence readiness

Keep evidence current so claims about ownership, control, capability and activity can be supported.

  1. B01.5.1 · Evidence readiness10 min
  2. B01.5.2 · Your FND listing: claim it, complete it, keep it current10 min
  3. B01.5.3 · Your first dollar and the Community Pitch10 min

B01.6

Starter competency review

Consolidate the Starter-level business foundations.

  1. B01.6.1 · Starter competency review10 min
  2. B01.6.2 · Launch Day plan10 min
  3. B01.6.3 · Assessment10 min

Standing rule

The Academy helps you build capability; it does not create or upgrade FND standing. Verification and certification remain separate Nation-led processes.