About the Course
Taxes are one of the most boring, misunderstood, but feared parts of running a business.
Many business owners either ignore them, postpone dealing with them, or simply don’t understand how they work.
Unfortunately, this lack of awareness about business taxes can quickly turn into penalties, legal troubles, or even the downfall of a promising business.
The truth is: paying taxes is not optional. But what if you could understand them clearly, make the right moves, and even use taxes to protect your business instead of hurting it?
That’s exactly what this course is designed to help you achieve.
This course breaks down what business taxes really are, why they matter, and how to handle them without stress or fear.
You will learn how compliance can safeguard your business reputation, open doors to opportunities like loans and partnerships, and ultimately give you peace of mind.
Most importantly, you’ll walk away from this course with practical strategies, mindset shifts, and tools that will help you avoid the costly mistakes many business owners make.
By the end of this course, you won’t just “deal” with taxes; you’ll be confident and proactive about them.
What will you learn?
By the time you complete this course, you will know how to:
- What business taxes are and why they matter for the survival and growth of your business.
- Which businesses are required to pay taxes, and how to know if yours is one of them.
- The major types of business taxes you should pay close attention to.
- The common mistakes and traps business owners fall into—and how to avoid them.
- The benefits of compliance versus the costs of neglecting your taxes.
- The mindset shifts you need to approach taxes with confidence instead of fear.
- The tools, systems, and best practices to stay tax-compliant without unnecessary stress.
Who is this course for?
This course is valuable for:
- Small Business Owners: If you’re building a business and want to avoid tax troubles that could wipe out your hard work, this course will give you the clarity you need.
- Entrepreneurs in Growth Stage: As your business expands, so do your tax obligations. This course will show you how to stay compliant while focusing on scaling.
- Freelancers and Self-Employed Professionals: Even if you work solo, taxes apply. This course will help you understand your responsibilities and protect your income.
- Managers and Finance Leads: If you handle the financial side of a business, you’ll gain practical tools to ensure compliance and safeguard the company’s future.
Course details
- Format: 5 pre-recorded lesson videos. Available to watch now on mobile, laptop, or desktop.
- Flexibility: Watch whenever you want, wherever you are. Learn at your own pace. No need to attend live classes.
- Length: 3 hours. Full and comprehensive course.
- Access: Members only. Only members of the BMG Academy can access this course and dozens of other courses by John-Paul Iwuoha. Click here to become a member.
- Q&A: Use the comments section below each lesson to ask questions, and get feedback and answers from John-Paul that are tailored to your situation.
- Price: See price here.
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About the BMG Academy
The BMG Academy is a platform by Activator HQ for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to learn, grow, and win in business.
With access to dozens of detailed business courses by John-Paul Iwuoha, our members learn how to start or grow a business, attract and keep customers, boost sales and profits, raise funds from investors and banks, outsmart their competitors, develop structure and systems, fix tough business problems, and exploit market opportunities.
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About the Trainer

Read John-Paul Iwuoha's Profile:
John-Paul Iwuoha is a management consultant, trainer, and former consultant at PwC.
He specializes in business startup, growth, and turnaround strategies, and has helped dozens of entrepreneurs and business owners start, build, and grow their businesses.
He has qualifications in Finance, Business, and Engineering (Mech.), and he is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). His industry experience covers financial services, tech, agribusiness, energy, manufacturing, retail, real estate, and more.
John-Paul is sought after for his expertise, insights, and advice. He has trained over 50,000 entrepreneurs trained since 2013.
He was a judge for the Africa Business Heroes Prize (2022 & 2023), a mentor on the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program, and a director & advisory Board Member for six companies.
He is a LinkedIn Top Voice for Startups and Entrepreneurship and has been featured on several local and international media platforms, including CNN, HuffPost, Fidelity SME Forum, Business Day, TAP Magazine, VOP 90.3FM, etc.