Mini MBA: Business Strategy & Financial Basics

About the Course:

Strong businesses aren’t built on instinct alone, they succeed through smart strategy and financial discipline. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a manager looking to sharpen your business skills, or a professional aiming to think more like an executive, understanding both business strategy and financial fundamentals is critical.

In this high-impact seminar, you'll get a powerful introduction to the essential tools and frameworks used by top business leaders.

We’ll start by demystifying business strategy, what it is, why it matters, and how companies develop a sustainable competitive advantage. You’ll learn how to quickly assess a company’s position using classic frameworks like SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces, and how to spot common strategic pitfalls to avoid.

Next, we’ll break down the financial basics every business professional should know. You’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of key financial statements, important concepts like revenue vs. profit, break-even analysis, and why cash flow management can make or break a business.

Finally, we’ll tie strategy and finance together, showing how strategic decisions directly impact financial performance, and how financial results guide smarter business strategies over time.

You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective, practical tools, and greater confidence to approach business challenges strategically and financially.

Whether you're launching a venture, managing a team, or simply aiming to sharpen your business acumen, this seminar will give you a mini MBA-level boost, all in just one hour.

Course Objective:

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Explain key business strategy concepts and identify factors that create competitive advantage.
• Analyze basic financial statements to assess a company's financial health.
• Apply strategic thinking to real-world business and financial decisions.
• Connect strategic choices to their financial impacts to support smarter business planning.

Who is the Target Audience?

• This seminar is designed for professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to strengthen their understanding of business strategy and financial fundamentals. It is ideal for those looking to improve their decision-making, sharpen their business acumen, or prepare for leadership roles.

Basic Knowledge:

• No formal business or finance background is required, just a desire to think more strategically and make smarter business decisions.