Developing Business Acumen

In this course, Mike Figliuolo—founder and managing director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC—offers you comprehensive insights into building strong business acumen. Gain a thorough understanding of fundamental business terminology, the basics of your business, and how to identify your customers. Learn how to define products and services and develop effective strategies. Dive into effective ways to assess profit and loss, understand performance levers, evaluate competitive environments, and set strategic priorities. Plus, build up your comprehension of overall operations and organizational structure. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to assess key business functions, consider your sales and marketing approaches, and develop new products.

Learning objectives
Develop a solid understanding of fundamental business terminology and basics.
Identify your target customers and define your products and services effectively.
Formulate and implement pricing and growth strategies to enhance business offerings.
Analyze profit and loss statements and assess key performance indicators to drive business success.
Evaluate the competitive environment, prioritize initiatives, and set strategic goals for sustained business growth.