Launching a Business Successfully on Social Media
A course by Sapphire Bates, Founder
Develop a solid strategy to set up your dream business for success by learning how to create content that engages and uplifts your target audience
What if something as accessible as social media is the gateway to launching your business? When Sapphire Bates decided to start her own company in her early twenties, she couldn’t have imagined how online platforms would propel her idea to success. This young entrepreneur has founded several businesses via digital media, earning a featured spot in Forbes, The Huffington Post, and more. And she’s here to show you that the business you’ve always wanted to start is at your fingertips. All you need is time, dedication, and strategy.
In this online course, learn Sapphire’s pro tips to build your own business from the ground up and grow a solid customer base. Explore everything from market research to branding, and discover ways to produce top-quality content that keeps your community engaged.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 17 downloads
What's included in this course?
Sapphire kick-starts the course by revealing how she explored different career paths until a backpacking trip through Thailand motivated her to launch her own online business. Find out how she draws inspiration from books, travel, and the people around her to remain persistent and creative in her work.
Discover ways to come up with an idea that has real potential as you explore the story behind Sapphire’s business, The Coven. Find your competitive edge by conducting market research and identifying your unique selling point. Then work on your branding to make a lasting first impression with carefully crafted visuals and choose the best social media platform to connect with your target audience.
Continue developing your business by fine-tuning the kind of content you want to post and how often. Sapphire walks you through some effective strategies you can apply to plan an impactful launch that keeps your audience coming back for more. Explore ways to grow an engaged community on social media and discover some Instagram myth busters to get the most out of this platform.
Wrap up by learning Sapphire’s tips on how to prevent burnout and go over some practical steps to take after a successful launch so that you can keep your business going strong.
- 95% positive reviews (56)
- 5,849 students
- 14 lessons (2h 32m)
- 17 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a launch plan for an online business using social media as a marketing tool.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
All up-and-coming entrepreneurs who want to launch their own online business via social media.
Requirements and materials
No prior experience is required for this course.
As for materials, all you need is internet access.
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Sapphire Bates
A course by Sapphire Bates
Sapphire Bates is an entrepreneur and business coach from the UK who skyrocketed to success when she set out to launch her own company in her early twenties. Taking advantage of her experience as a junior florist and learning the basics of running a business along the way, she founded The Flower Arranger, and sales were soon booming thanks to the following she grew on social media. Her journey as a self-employed entrepreneur later inspired her to create The Coven, a worldwide support network for female founders and freelancers.
Sapphire’s success has earned her a spot in renowned publications such as Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Evening Standard, The Times, and many more, as well as a nomination for the Progress 1000 Award. As a business coach, she shares the knowledge she has gleaned throughout her career to help aspiring entrepreneurs get their businesses up and running.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Building a Business
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Creating a Strong Idea
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Market Research
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Branding
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Choosing Your Social Media Platform
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U3
Taking Advantage of Social Media
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Creating Content and Showing up Online
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Launch Strategies 1
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Launch Strategies 2
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Growing on Social Media
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Building a Community
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Instagram Myth Busting
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U4
Further Advice
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Ignore Hustle Culture and Prioritise Your Mental Health
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Your Next Steps after a Successful Launch
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FP
Final project
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Launching a Business Successfully on Social Media
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers everything you need to know to launch an online floristry or creative business, even if you have no prior experience.
No special skills are required. Basic computer and smartphone skills are helpful. Access to social media platforms and Canva will be beneficial for following branding and content lessons.
You’ll learn how to generate business ideas, conduct market research, build an engaged online community, create effective branding, develop social media strategies, and successfully launch your business online.
Yes, the course provides in-depth guidance on social media marketing, including Instagram and TikTok content strategies, audience analysis, hashtag research, and using platform features for engagement.
Yes, the course teaches you how to build and manage a virtual community, with a focus on supporting women founders and freelancers through authentic engagement and transparent leadership.
You will learn how to choose brand colors, design a logo, develop a consistent visual branding strategy, and use Canva to create templates and a brand kit for social media and online presence.
Absolutely. The course covers both desk and field research, designing customer surveys, running online focus groups, and analyzing competitor and audience activity on platforms like Instagram.
Explicación muy clara y amena, transmite alegría a través de su experiencia!
I loved it, and i loved how she teach!
One of the sweetest well put together guide and journey ever!
Muy buenas ideas para realizar un punto inicial, me gusto la manera de enseñanza
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