Entrepreneurship

Introduction:

• Course Objectives

Module 1:

• Decide on the Type of Business

• Is It Feasible?

• What Are Your Interests?

• Do You Have the Experience?

• Are You an Expert?

• Knowledge Check

Module 2:

• What Is the Market/Competition Like?

• Is the Venture Lucrative?

• Is There Competition?

• How Can You Set Yourself Apart from the Competition?

• How Is the Customer Prospect?

• Knowledge Check

Module 3:

• Basics of Starting a Business

• Decide on a Name

• Legal Structure of the Business

• Register the Business

• Choose the Location

• Hire an Accountant

• Knowledge Check

Module 4:

• Create a Business Plan

• What Should Be Included in the Business Plan?

• Gather Documentation

• Develop a Business Plan Outline

• Draft a Business Plan

• Knowledge Check

Module 5:

• Get Financing

• Contact Organizations for Guidance

• Decide the Type of Financing

• Shop Around

• What to Do Once Approved

• Knowledge Check

Module 6:

• Hire Employees

• Develop Job Descriptions

• Advertise Positions

• Interview Candidates

• Select Candidates

• Knowledge Check

Module 7:

• Training Employees

• Teach Company Culture

• Implement Actual Training for the Positionۃ

• Provide Feedback

• Offer Additional Training, If Necessary

• Knowledge Check

Module 8:

• Market the Business

• Traditional Marketing

• Create a Website

• Social Media

• Networking Groups

• Knowledge Check

Module 9:

• Run the Business

• Procurement

• Sell! Sell! Sell!

• How to Manage Cash Flow

• Budgeting

• Knowledge Check

Module 10:

• Grow the Business

• Offer More Products / Services

• Open Another Location

• Franchise Opportunities

• Scoring Large Contracts

• Knowledge Check