0265 - Accelerated Entrepreneurship Workshop
Course Description
This workshop is an adult learning experience for new business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The Accelerated Entrepreneurship Workshop is delivered through a combination of instructor-led sessions, facilitated group work, peer-led discussion, independent and group exercises. In addition, there will be preparatory assignments completed by participants prior to the workshop to ensure completion of workshop goals.
Course Outline
Module 1:
- Independent Pre-Assessment on Entrepreneur Readiness
- What it Takes to Start a Business
Module 2:
- Why Start a Business?
- Marketing, Digital Marketing, & Market Analysis
Module 3:
- It's All in the Details: Legal, Insurance, and Technology Considerations for Entrepreneurs
- Financial Forecasting for Success
Module 4:
- How to Create a 1-Minute Sales Pitch for your Business
- Preparing your Personal Financial Statement
- Navigating the Lending Process & The 5 Cs of Credit
Module 5:
- Managing by the Numbers: Basic Financial & Cash-Flow Management
- Putting it all Together: Building Your Business Plan
Learner Outcomes
The Accelerated Entrepreneurship Workshop is composed of five two-hour sessions with important tools and resources that a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur needs to know to establish a solid foundation during their first years of business operation. Participant takeaways include:
- Evaluation of your Business Concept's Viability
- Overview of What it Takes to Be an Entrepreneur & General Business Fundamentals
- How to Develop a Business Plan including Financial Forecasts and Operational Processes
- Understanding Financing Options for Entrepreneurs
- Networking with Entrepreneurs & Business Expert Instructors