Entrepreneurship

Would you like to be your own boss? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Don't know what to do about your great business idea? If you have ever thought about these situations then you need our entrepreneurship workshop.

Let our Entrepreneurship workshop help you achieve your dreams. Being an entrepreneur can be full of risks. These risks are minimized through drafting a business plan, knowing your competition, and successful marketing. All these and more can be found in our Entrepreneurship workshop.

Module 1: Getting Started

• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives

Module 2: Decide On The Type Of Business

• Is It Feasible?
• What Are Your Interests?
• Do You Have The Experience?
• Are You An Expert In The Field?
• Case Study

Module 3: 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?
• Case Study

Module 4: Basics Of Starting A Business

• Decide On A Name
• Legal Structure Of Business
• Register The Business
• Choose A Location
• Hire An Accountant
• Case Study

Module 5: Create A Business Plan

• What Should Be Included In The Business Plan?
• Gather Documentation
• Develop Business Plan Outline
• Draft Business Plan
• Case Study

Module 6: Get Financing

• Contact Organizations For Guidance
• Decide The Type Of Financing
• Shop Around
• What To Do Once Approved
• Case Study

Module 7: Hire Employees

• Develop Job Description(S)
• Advertise Positions
• Interview Candidates
• Select Candidates
• Case Study

Module 8: Training Employees

• Teach Company Culture
• Implement Actual Training For The Position
• Provide Feedback
• Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
• Case Study

Module 9: Market The Business

• Traditional Marketing
• Create A Website
• Social Media
• Networking Groups
• Case Study

Module 10: Run The Business

• Procurement
• Sell! Sell! Sell!
• How To Manage Cash Flow
• Budgeting
• Case Study

Module 11: Grow The Business

• Offer More Products / Services
• Open Another Location
• Franchise Opportunities
• Scoring Large Contracts
• Case Study

Module 12: Wrapping Up

• Words From The Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations