About the Course
Every business, no matter the size, industry, or experience of its owner(s), faces risks.
While some risks are tiny threats that nibble at profits, others are silent dangers that can suddenly explode into full-blown crises.
Most entrepreneurs only realise the danger of a risk after it has already damaged sales, staff morale, customer loyalty, cash flow, or the reputation of the business.
This course shows you how to stop operating blindly and start seeing risks before they become expensive problems.
Through simple explanations, real examples, and practical frameworks, you will learn where and how risks emerge, how they grow, and how to stop them early.
You’ll also discover how risk management goes beyond fear and paranoia, and how you can use it as a powerful growth tool.
Businesses that manage risks well are more profitable, make better decisions, attract banks and investors, reduce leaks and waste, and stay ahead of competitors who are constantly caught off guard.
By the end of this course, you will understand the exact systems, tools, and habits you need to protect your business from shocks, and how to position it to thrive in uncertain environments.
What will you learn?
By taking this course, you will learn:
What business risks actually are, where they come from, and how they evolve from threats into damaging crises.
Why risk management is one of the most important survival skills every entrepreneur must master.
Common misconceptions about risk that cause business owners to ignore warning signs until it’s too late.
The 4 major risk management strategies—avoid, reduce, transfer, and accept—and when to use each one.
The 7 critical risk categories every business must monitor, including financial, market, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.
Practical tools for identifying, analysing, prioritising, and monitoring risks before they become costly failures.
How to build a risk-aware workplace culture where teams help detect threats early and prevent potential crises.
Who is this course for?
This course is valuable for:
- Business owners & entrepreneurs who want to reduce uncertainty, prevent costly mistakes, and run a more resilient business.
- Managers and team leads who need practical tools for spotting risks early and making better operational decisions.
- Startups & fast-growing businesses facing rapid changes, new markets, or expanding operations, and need systems to stay stable.
- Consultants, advisors & professionals who want to strengthen their ability to assess risks and support the organisations they guide.
Course details
- Format: 11 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: 5.5 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.
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