Center for Governance, Democracy and Innovation
Equipping & Empowering Great Leaders of Great Purpose
Entrepreneurship
Module One: Getting Started
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Pre-Assignment Review
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Workshop Objectives
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Action Plan
Module Two: Decide On The Type Of Business
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Is It Feasible?
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What Are Your Interests?
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Do You Have The Experience?
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Are You An Expert In The Field?
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Case Study
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Module Two:Review Questions
Module Three: What Is The Market/Competition Like?
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Is The Venture Lucrative?
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Is There Competition?
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How Can You Set Yourself Apart From The Competition?
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How Is The Customer Prospect?
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Case Study
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Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Basics Of Starting A Business
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Decide On A Name
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Legal Structure Of Business
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Register The Business
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Choose A Location
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Hire An Accountant
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Case Study
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Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Create A Business Plan
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What Should Be Included In The Business Plan?
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Gather Documentation
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Develop Business Plan Outline
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Draft Business Plan
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Case Study
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Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Get Financing
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Contact Organizations For Guidance
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Decide The Type Of Financing
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Shop Around
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What To Do Once Approved
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Case Study
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Module Six:Review Questions
Module Seven: Hire Employees
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Develop Job Description(S)
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Advertise Positions
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Interview Candidates
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Select Candidates
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Case Study
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Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Training Employees
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Teach Company Culture
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Implement Actual Training For The Position
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Provide Feedback
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Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
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Case Study
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Module Eight:Review Questions
Module Nine: Market The Business
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Traditional Marketing
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Create A Website
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Social Media
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Networking Groups
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Case Study
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Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Run The Business
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Procurement
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Sell! Sell! Sell!
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How To Manage Cash Flow
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Budgeting
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Case Study
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Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Grow The Business
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Offer More Products / Services
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Open Another Location
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Franchise Opportunities
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Scoring Large Contracts
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Case Study
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Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Words From The Wise
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Review Of The Parking Lot
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Lessons Learned
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Recommended Reading
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Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations