C052 — Entrepreneurship

Module One: Getting Started
• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives
• The Parking Lot
• Action Plan

Module Two: 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 Two: Review Questions

Module Three: 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 Three: Review Questions

Module Four: 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 Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Create a Business Plan
• What Should Be Included In The Business Plan?
• Gather Documentation
• Develop Business Plan Outline
• Draft Business Plan
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Get Financing
• Contact Organizations for Guidance
• Decide the Type of Financing
• Shop Around
• What to Do Once Approved
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Hire Employees
• Develop Job Description(S)
• Advertise Positions
• Interview Candidates
• Select Candidates
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Training Employees
• Teach Company Culture
• Implement Actual Training For The Position
• Provide Feedback
• Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Market the Business
• Traditional Marketing
• Create a Website
• Social Media
• Networking Groups
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Run the Business
• Procurement
• Sell! Sell! Sell!
• How to Manage Cash Flow
• Budgeting
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Grow the Business
• Offer More Products / Services
• Open another Location
• Franchise Opportunities
• Scoring Large Contracts
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of the Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations