ELEV-EU 020: Entrepreneurship Essentials

ELEV-EU 020: Entrepreneurship Essentials

Course Number: ELEV-EU 020

Duration: One day

Price: $499.00

Description:

Everything you need to know to create, launch, and operate any small business successfully, from preparing a business plan to launching the venture.

Course Core Competencies:

The Nature of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs

Topic A: The Nature of Entrepreneurship

Topic B: Do You Have What It Takes?

Topic C: What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur?

Topic D: Checklist for Going into Business

Topic E: Ten Ingredients for Success

Doing Your Homework

Topic A: Screening Your Business Ideas

Topic B: A Business Plan: What It Is and Why One Is Essential

Topic C: Steps in the Planning Process

• Step 1: Conduct a Situation Analysis
• Step 2: Articulate Your Personal Objectives
• Step 3: Define Your Business
• Step 4: Identify Your Business Objectives
• Step 5: Formulate Business Strategies and Tactics

Topic D: Organization

Topic E: Personnel

Topic F: Production

Topic G: Purchasing and Inventory Control

Topic H: Record Keeping

Topic I: Marketing

Topic J: Managing Risk

• Step 6: Develop Forecasts and Budgets
• Step 7: Write the Business Plan
• Step 8: Review and Revise Your Business Plan

Securing the Capital You Need

Topic A: Potential Sources of Funds

Topic B: Elements of a Venture Proposal