Establish the solid ethical and legal foundation essential for building a sustainable business. This course connects the principles of ethical conduct and legal compliance with crucial marketing decisions, including selecting your market, establishing a competitive position, and building a strong brand identity. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge required to transform your entrepreneurial vision into a legally sound entity prepared for long-term success.
Preparing the Legal Foundation
Preparing the Legal Foundation
This course is part of Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Analyze the legal requirements and financial structures essential for launching and operating a new business.
Develop a foundational marketing strategy by defining a target market and establishing a compelling brand identity.
Skills you'll gain
- Brand Strategy
- Regulation and Legal Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Marketing
- Corporate Finance
- Business Ethics
- Business Planning
- Branding
- Business Strategy
- Target Market
- Organizational Structure
- Brand Awareness
- Competitive Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Marketing
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Marketing Strategies
- Legal Risk
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July 2026
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Taught in English
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