Course Synopsis

So, you want to break into Entrepreneurship? There are many steps you must take just to prepare yourself to embark on the journey.  Anyone with the passion and drive can become a successful entrepreneur as long as the planning and execution are done well. The business you choose will be determined by its feasibility as well as your interests and expertise. This workshop is designed to give you the tools you need to start, run, and grow a business you can be proud of!

Course objectives

  • Understand how to start a business
  • Develop a business plan
  • Get financing for your business
  • Hire and train employees
  • Run your business
  • Grow your business

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives

  • 2

    Decide on the Type of Business

    • Module 2 - Decide on the Type of Business

    • Module 2 - Is It Feasible?

    • Module 2 - What Are Your Interests?

    • Module 2 - Do You Have the Expertise?

    • Module 2 - Are You an Expert?

    • Module 2 - Case Study

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Module 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    What Is The Market/Competition Like?

    • Module 3 - What Is the Market / Competition Like?

    • Module 3 - Is the Venture Lucrative?

    • Module 3 - Is There Competition?

    • Module 3 - How Can You Set Yourself Apart from the Competition?

    • Module 3 - How Is The Customer Prospect?

    • Module 3 - Case Study

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Basics of Starting a Business

    • Module 4 - Basics of Starting a Business

    • Module 4 - Decide on a Name

    • Module 4 - Legal Structure of the Business

    • Module 4 - Register the Business

    • Module 4 - Choose the Location

    • Module 4 - Hire an Accountant

    • Module 4 - Case Study

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    Create a Business Plan

    • Module 5 - Create a Business Plan

    • Module 5 - What Should Be Included in the Business Plan?

    • Module 5 - Gather Documentation

    • Module 5 - Develop a Business Plan Outline

    • Module 5 - Draft a Business Plan

    • Module 5 - Case Study

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz

  • 6

    Get Financing

    • Module 6 - Get Financing

    • Module 6 - Contact Organizations for Guidance

    • Module 6 - Decide the Type of Financing

    • Module 6 - Shop Around

    • Module 6 - What to Do Once Approved

    • Module 6 - Case Study

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Hire Employees

    • Module 7 - Hire Employees

    • Module 7 - Develop Job Descriptions

    • Module 7 - Advertise Positions

    • Module 7 - Interview Candidates

    • Module 7 - Select Candidates

    • Module 7 - Case Study

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Training Employees

    • Module 8 - Training Employees

    • Module 8 - Teach Company Culture

    • Module 8 - Implement Actual Training for the Position

    • Module 8 - Provide Feedback

    • Module 8 - Offer Additional Training, If Necessary

    • Module 8 - Case Study

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    Market the Business

    • Module 9 - Market the Business

    • Module 9 - Traditional Marketing

    • Module 9 - Create a Website

    • Module 9 - Social Media

    • Module 9 - Networking Groups

    • Module 9 - Case Study

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz

  • 10

    Run the Business

    • Module 10 - Run the Business

    • Module 10 - Procurement

    • Module 10 - Sell! Sell! Sell!

    • Module 10 - How to Manage Cash Flow

    • Module 10 - Budgeting

    • Module 10 - Case Study

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz

  • 11

    Grow the Business

    • Module 11 - Grow the Business

    • Module 11 - Offer More Products _ Services

    • Module 11 - Open Another Location

    • Module 11 - Franchise Opportunities

    • Module 11 - Scoring Large Contracts

    • Module 11 - Case Study

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping Up

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