Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Understand how to start a business

  • Develop a business plan

  • Get financing for your business

  • Hire and train employees

  • Run your business

  • Grow your business

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Download Entrepreneurship Training Manual
    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Decide on the Type of Business

    • Decide on the Type of Business
    • Is It Feasible?
    • What Are Your Interests?
    • Do You Have the Experience?
    • Are You an Expert?
    • Case Study (Text)
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: What Is the Market/Competition Like?

    • 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
  • 4

    Module Four: Basics of Starting a Business

    • Basics of Starting a Business
    • Decide on a Name
    • Legal Structure of the Business
    • Register the Business
    • Choose the Location
    • Hire an Accountant
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: Create a Business Plan

    • Create a Business Plan
    • What Should Be Included in the Business Plan?
    • Gather Documentation
    • Develop a Business Plan Outline
    • Draft a Business Plan
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Get Financing

    • Get Financing
    • Contact Organizations for Guidance
    • Decide the Type of Financing
    • Shop Around
    • What to Do Once Approved
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: Hire Employees

    • Hire Employees
    • Develop Job Descriptions
    • Advertise Positions
    • Interview Candidates
    • Select Candidates
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Training Employees

    • Training Employees
    • Teach Company Culture
    • Implement Actual Training for the Position
    • Provide Feedback
    • Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Market the Business

    • Market the Business
    • Traditional Marketing
    • Create a Website
    • Social Media
    • Networking Groups
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Run the Business

    • Run the Business
    • Procurement
    • Sell! Sell! Sell!
    • How to Manage Cash Flow
    • Budgeting
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Grow the Business

    • Grow the Business
    • Offer More Products / Services
    • Open Another Location
    • Franchise Opportunities
    • Scoring Large Contracts
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

Investment

Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can have.