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Course Overview

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 ourEntrepreneurshipworkshop 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.

Course Objective

Describe the entrepreneurial process and how to manage it
Recognize opportunities to develop new business ideas
Apply entrepreneurial approaches, concepts, and methods
Understand operational challenges involved with creating new business ventures

Who Should Attend?

People seeking to start their own business

Course Outline

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

Training Methodology

Presentation & Slides
Audio Visual Aids
Interactive Discussion
Participatory Exercise
Action Learning
Class Activities
Case Studies
Workshops
Simulation

Terms & Conditions

ACTrain reserves the right to alter the Course Schedule without Prior Notification, Fees Quoted are Subject to Terms & Conditions Outlined in ACTrain's Registration Policy

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