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AVAILABLE COURSES

Available Courses and Informiaton


2026 Skills for the Compliant Business & Entrepreneur

Offered from Jan. 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. - Tuition: $635

Course Description:

Operating a business in today’s world requires more than just grit and hustle — it demands mastery of compliance, documentation, and up-to-date business practices that apply across all industries. This course is a federally compliant educational program designed for self-employed individuals, entrepreneurs, and small to mid-sized business owners who want to maintain or improve the skills necessary to operate legally, efficiently, and profitably in any trade or profession. Each day of the week 

This immersive course provides a comprehensive overview of business operations, accounting concepts and skills, workplace ergonomics, burnout prevention, workplace hazard prevention, and risk management strategies. Taught in beautiful destination settings, this course equips you with the core skills you need to stay compliant with the law, avoid costly penalties, and strengthen the foundation of your business. 

The full course has 7 separate sessions offered each day of the week, but you can choose to attend only one day or all seven consecutive. Attendees each day will receive a link via email to connect and remotely attend. Courses are held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm local time each day. Courses are offered 7 days a week.

* Choose any format you needed: 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, 6-day, or 7-day format. For any of the multiple-day formats, the courses are all done in consecutive days. Just choose your start date.


2027 Skills for the Compliant Business & Entrepreneur

Offered from Jan. 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. - Tuition: $635

Course Description:

Operating a business in today’s world requires more than just grit and hustle — it demands mastery of compliance, documentation, and up-to-date business practices that apply across all industries. This course is a federally compliant educational program designed for self-employed individuals, entrepreneurs, and small to mid-sized business owners who want to maintain or improve the skills necessary to operate legally, efficiently, and profitably in any trade or profession. Each day of the week 

This immersive course provides a comprehensive overview of business operations, federal tax compliance, recordkeeping, accounting fundamentals, labor law essentials, and risk management strategies. Taught in beautiful destination settings, this course equips you with the core skills you need to stay compliant with the law, avoid costly penalties, and strengthen the foundation of your business. 

The full course has 7 separate sessions offered each day of the week, but you can choose to attend only one day or all seven consecutive. Attendees each day will receive a link via email to connect and remotely attend. Courses are held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm local time each day. Courses are offered 7 days a week.

* Choose any format you needed: 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, 6-day, or 7-day format. For any of the multiple-day formats, the courses are all done in consecutive days. Just choose your start date.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn how to:

  • Improve and maintain the skills you need to stay compliant while doing business in the United States. Any state, and industry.

  • Accounting and financial statement fundamentals - how you can use them to understand your business and grow.

  • Implement business systems that reduce risk and increase safety compliance

  • Navigate the basic contract law concepts that drive business. Improve your ability to engage in profitable business but understanding contract basics.

  • Understand key IRS tax compliance and record-keeping for operating a compliant business in the United States.

  • Gain the skills to implement procedures that make your business run more efficiently.

Who Should Attend:

  • Self-employed individuals

  • Sole proprietors

  • Independent contractors

  • business owners of any size business

  • Corporate officers or managers responsible for compliance

Course Format & Location:

This course is delivered to attendees that are within 25-miles of our designated travel destinations. Attendees will receive a link for each day of the course they attend to connect remotely using their laptop or internet-connected device from their travel hotel or travel lodging.

This method makes it an ideal opportunity for self-employed people and business owners to combine professional development with deductible business travel. Lodging, meals, and transportation may be deductible if compliant with IRS travel education rules. Before registering for courses consult with a licensed tax professional to confirm your tax compliance.

FAQs

Are attendees of the course able to interact with each other?

Attendees will have the ability to interact and engage with each other through the live chat feature. Attendees will also be able to submit questions to be addressed by DBA staff who monitor all chat communication and questions.

Are the Courses in Compliance With Tax Laws?

Doing business in the world today requires you to have the knowledge and skills to be compliant. When the primary purpose of your trip is to improve or maintain the skills necessary for your trade or business, the course tuition and your related travel costs, hotel, lodging, and meal expenses can be tax-deductible. Our classes are designed to comply with IRS tax laws.

Can I Cancel Anytime Before You Attend the Course With Full Refund?

We know that travel plans can change due to all sorts of reasons. This is why we allow you to cancel at any time before you attend the class with a full refund.