About This Course

Hayes & Associates has developed a six-week online financial literacy course to empower 80-100 small business owners and entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge to manage and grow their businesses.

It is funded in part by the North & South Omaha Recovery Grant Program (NSORG), which supports post-pandemic economic recovery in the North and South Omaha areas. 

Course curriculum

Take a quick tour inside the course and check what awaits you there.

    1. Syllabus

    1. Smart Start Financial Literacy Workbook

    1. Pre Course Survey

    1. Welcome and Course Overview

    1. Basics of Financial Literacy

    2. Module 2: Quiz

    1. Legal Essentials for Small Businesses

    2. Module 3: Quiz

About this course

  • $1,000.00
  • 28 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
  • module based quiz
  • final assessment
  • certificate of completion

Why take this course?

Running a business? Financial literacy matters. Here are 3 reasons you shouldn’t ignore it.

  • Comprehensive Financial Education: Learn everything from budgeting to financial forecasting

  • Practical Tools and Strategies: Gain actionable insights to drive your business growth

  • Expert Guidance and Support: Access to industry experts for personalized advice

Get Certified

Prove your progress with a certificate of completion.

What People Are Saying

See how our course boosts financial success for small business owners.

5 star rating

Grateful for the Opportunity to Learn, Reflect, and Grow as a Business Owner

Vashauna Evans

I’m very grateful for the opportunity to participate and learn through this course. It was well-paced and provided valuable information I didn’t realize I needed as a business owner. I look forward to the growth that will come from applying the kn...

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I’m very grateful for the opportunity to participate and learn through this course. It was well-paced and provided valuable information I didn’t realize I needed as a business owner. I look forward to the growth that will come from applying the knowledge and guidance gained through this experience. Thank you, Mr. Hayes and Associates!

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Financial LIteracy is a course that everyone needs to learn and understnad.

Daouda NDiaye

Really like this course and I will be time to time review these modules

Really like this course and I will be time to time review these modules

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Excellent Course!!!

Jackie Robbins

Excellent course, with great information to put you on the journey to success if you apply the information you learned daily to your business and personal life and development

Excellent course, with great information to put you on the journey to success if you apply the information you learned daily to your business and personal life and development

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FAQ

  • Who should take this course?

    Early-stage or informal (gig-worker) business owners who want to learn how to manage their money better and grow their business.

  • How do people sign up?

    People can sign up online. Visit hayes.cpa.

  • Is it live or flexible?

    It’s flexible. Two modules are completed per week, but they can be completed at any time. Hayes will also offer specific times for participants to meet with subject-matter experts from the firm, allowing for in-person engagement as participants go through the modules.

  • What do participants receive at the end of the course?

    A certificate of completion is awarded upon completion of all modules and quizzes.

  • What if you get stuck?

    You can email [email protected] or contact the support team during office hours.

  • Is the course really free, and how is it funded?

    Yes, tuition is waived thanks to funding from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s North and South Omaha Recovery Grant Program. The course is valued at nearly $1,000 per person. Participants will receive a free code throughout 2026. NSORG is a Nebraska Department of Economic Development initiative created to support post-pandemic economic recovery and growth in historically underserved communities. Hayes & Associates was awarded the grant funding to develop and lead its new financial literacy program because of the firm’s long-standing role in serving culturally diverse business owners.