Boss Moves 101: Building a Strong Business Foundation
Course #: 39674-RECE
Instructor: Mendy Applegate, HDC Academy, Owner, Business Development Trainer & Educator
Provider: 461
Price: $10
Course Type: Elective
CE Credit Hours: 1
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 11:00AM -12:00PM
Course Description:
This course delivers a comprehensive overview of the foundational systems required to build and sustain a successful business. It is designed for entrepreneurs, independent contractors, and real estate professionals seeking to strengthen their operations beyond their core skill set.
Through a structured framework of ten essential business principles, participants will explore key areas including branding, marketing, financial management, legal protection, client retention, time management, and strategic growth.
The course emphasizes the importance of structure, consistency, and operational systems in preventing common business pitfalls such as compliance issues, financial mismanagement, and burnout.
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to transition from “working in” their business to “building” a business that is scalable, compliant, and sustainable.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the core systems required to build a sustainable business
- Understand the role of branding, marketing, and client relationships
- Recognize the importance of legal protection and proper business setup
- Evaluate current operations and identify areas for improvement
- Apply strategies for growth, efficiency, and long-term success
About the Instructor: Mendy Applegate
Mendy Applegate, founder of the Honey Do Checklist, is a business development trainer and educator helping entrepreneurs navigate business ownership with the “owner’s manual” they should’ve gotten from the start. Through the HDC Academy and her Business Blueprint textbook, she provides practical education for starting, launching, and growing a business without the chaos, expensive mistakes, or constant guessing.
Mendy specializes in the foundational pieces most business owners overlook — business setup, accounting, and operations — and teaches people how to actually implement them in a way that works in real life.