6 LESSONS · BEGINNER
From an idea to your first customer
Turn a local problem into a small, testable offer. Finish with a first-customer plan, a budget and a clear request for support.
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Understand business registration in India
Separate company incorporation, startup recognition and MSME registration, then prepare for a useful conversation with a professional.
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Starting a venture
How to start a business in India: a beginner’s guide
A practical path from an observed problem to a small first test, with a simple cost example.
You will: Define your first offer
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How to test a business idea
Interview prompts, a small pilot and a worksheet for deciding what to do next.
You will: Test an assumption
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How to choose a co-founder or business partner
Questions about commitment, roles, money and written agreements before building together.
You will: Plan how to work together
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How to register a company in India: preparation guide
A preparation guide to MCA incorporation, SPICe+ and the questions to take to a professional.
You will: Prepare an incorporation checklist
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DPIIT recognition, Udyam and incorporation
Understand the differences and find the official application and eligibility information.
You will: Distinguish three registrations
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How to find mentors, incubators and funding support
Compare support programmes, prepare your first approach and check the terms.
You will: Prepare a mentor brief
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Free learning resources for students and young founders
Start with Startup India and SWAYAM, understand certificate fees and turn lessons into practice.
You will: Choose a useful course
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Official entrepreneurship links for India
A focused directory for registration, learning and startup support in India, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
You will: Find the right official portal
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Pricing and break-even for a small business in India
Understand fixed costs, variable costs and contribution with a rupee example, graph and free break-even calculator.
You will: Calculate a break-even point
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Cash flow for beginners: plan your first month
Learn the difference between cash and profit, follow a worked forecast and prepare a simple weekly cash-flow sheet.
You will: Build a cash-flow forecast
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How to study effectively with recall and practice
Build a practical study routine using recall, spaced review and small projects, with a weekly plan you can adapt.
You will: Make a weekly learning plan
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