WCLI Entrepreneurship Essentials
Everything you need to know to create, launch, and operate any small business successfully.
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
- Conduct a Situation Analysis
- Articulate Your Personal Objectives
- Define Your Business
- Identify Your Business Objectives
- Formulate Business Strategies and Tactics
- Develop Forecasts and Budget
- Write the Business Plan
- Review and Revise Your Business Plan
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
Securing the Capital You Need
Topic A: Potential Sources of Funds
Topic B: Elements of a Venture Proposal