Entrepreneurship

Course Outline:

Introduction: 

• Course Objectives

Module One:

• 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 Two:

• 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 Three:

• Basics of Starting a Business
• Decide On a Name
• Legal Structure of Business
• Register the Business
• Choose a Location
• Hire an Accountant
• Knowledge Check

Module Four:

• Create a Business Plan
• What Should Be Included In The Business Plan?
• Gather Documentation
• Develop Business Plan Outline
• Draft Business Plan
• Knowledge Check

Module Five:

• Get Financing
• Contact Organizations for Guidance
• Decide the Type of Financing
• Shop Around
• What to Do Once Approved
• Knowledge Check

Module Six:

• Hire Employees
• Develop Job Description(S)
• Advertise Positions
• Interview Candidates
• Select Candidates
• Knowledge Check

Module Seven:

• Training Employees
• Teach Company Culture
• Implement Actual Training For The Position
• Provide Feedback
• Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
• Knowledge Check

Module Eight:

• Market the Business
• Traditional Marketing
• Create a Website
• Social Media
• Networking Groups
• Knowledge Check

Module Nine:

• Run the Business
• Procurement
• Sell! Sell! Sell!
• How to Manage Cash Flow
• Budgeting
• Knowledge Check

Module Ten:

• Grow the Business
• Offer More Products / Services
• Open another Location
• Franchise Opportunities
• Scoring Large Contracts
• Knowledge Check

Assessment:

• Post-Test