All the resources you need for this micro-course are listed in the learning pathways. A summary of the external readings is provided below.

Learning pathway	Required readings
Principles of economics for small businesses	Economic Systems Economic System Why Are Supply & Demand Important to a Business? Supply and Demand Economic growth, its measurements, causes, and effects Gross Domestic Product and how it affects you The health of the economy How economic indicators affect startups and small businesses
Understanding financial statements	Introduction to the Income Statement Income Statement Balance Sheet Definition and Examples Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement Analyze Cash Flow The Easy Way Sample Cash Flow Statement
Financing a new start-up	Starting A Small Business: Financing Your Business 10 Ways to Fund Your Small Business
Valuing a new start-up	Reduce These 9 Startup Risks for a Better Shot at Investor Funding Understanding differences in startup financing stages Private Equity vs Venture Capital, Angel and Seed Investors Guide The Break-Even Point In the Shark Tank it’s all about valuation How to Value Your Startup Valuation For Startups — 9 Methods Explained 10 Real-World Startup Valuation Methods 7 Factors That Influence Startup Valuations

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