"If you own a small business, knowing what makes it strong or weak can help you plan better and grow smarter. This free course teaches you a simple tool — called a SWOT analysis — to do just that."
Founder SWOT is a free, self-paced online course that walks small business owners through a SWOT analysis — looking at Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It helps founders think clearly about their business at any stage. The course is part of Verizon Digital Ready, a free national program. No Verizon plan is needed. Sign up free at digitalready.verizonwireless.com. Completing the course can unlock coaching sessions and eligibility for $10,000 small business grants.
A SWOT analysis is a widely used planning tool that helps business owners look honestly at what their business does well (Strengths), where it falls short (Weaknesses), what outside chances exist to grow (Opportunities), and what outside risks could hurt them (Threats). The "Founder SWOT" course on Verizon Digital Ready applies this framework specifically for founders and small business owners, helping them think strategically about their business at any stage.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is a free national program designed to give entrepreneurs access to on-demand courses, expert coaching, peer networking, and grant opportunities — all at no cost and with no Verizon plan required. Courses are presented by small business owners and experts, and lessons are meant to be brief and practical. Completing courses can also unlock additional benefits like 1-on-1 coaching sessions.
Small business owners in Houston and across the country can register for free at digitalready.verizonwireless.com. Completing courses like Founder SWOT also makes members eligible to apply for Verizon's $10,000 small business grants, awarded periodically through the program.
Sign up for free at digitalready.verizonwireless.com and start the Founder SWOT course — no Verizon plan needed.
