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Entrepreneurship

1 Day, 9:00-4:00, 6 Hours

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 our Entrepreneurship workshop 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 this and more can be found in our Entrepreneurship workshop.

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

 

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-6 students $1650
7-12 students $2800
13-18 students $3500
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-6 students $1900
7-12 students $3050
13-18 students $3750

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee