ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE GUIDED INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
WEEK 2 | FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
Turn financial information into a practical plan for your business.
THIS WEEK’S FOCUS
This week focuses on financial planning and analysis as tools for making informed business decisions. You will explore how entrepreneurs use financial data to develop projections, evaluate performance, and plan for future business needs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of Week 2, you will be able to:
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Explain the purpose and importance of financial planning for an entrepreneurial business.
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Develop and interpret basic financial projections to support business planning.
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Analyze financial information to evaluate performance and support business decision-making.
WEEK 2 | COURSE ACTIVITIES
Complete the assigned Week 2 activities in your Intuit for Education classroom.
ACTIVITY 1
Building a Business Budget
Develop a basic business budget to identify anticipated revenues, expenses, and financial needs.
ACTIVITY 2
Financial Planning and Analysis Simulation
Apply financial planning concepts through a hands-on business simulation.
ACTIVITY 3
Financial Planning and Analysis Homework
Apply your understanding of financial planning and analysis to reinforce this week’s concepts.
WEEK 2 | LIVE GUIDED INSTRUCTION
Live Guided Instruction
Instructor-led review of Week 2 concepts, practical application, and discussion.
LIVE SESSION
Week 2 Live Guided Instruction
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET
Live via Zoom
WEEK 2 | GUIDED INSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Access supplemental instructional resources provided to support this week's learning.
Week 2 Guided Instruction Packet
Instructor-developed explanations, examples, and practice materials designed to reinforce this week's concepts.