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Course

Entrepreneurship for Transitioning Warriors

Name

SEF-80091

Available Classes

Not currently offered.

Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details

Description

Assess your ability as an entrepreneur and the feasibility of your business or idea. Learn how your military experience will help you as an entrepreneur. Learn how to develop a complete business plan for starting and running your new or existing business over the course of eight three hour classroom sessions. Be guided through a thorough thought process on every element of your business, from basic description and mission statement to financials and sales forecasting. Understand all resources available to help veterans develop and run successful businesses. Then complete the homework to finish the class with the first draft of a comprehensive business plan. Class exercises are performed online and all supporting material and resources are available for download.

Course Objectives

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur.
How has your military experience made you uniquely prepared to pursue entrepreneurship.
How to conduct market research and test the feasibility of your business or idea.
What are the elements of a good business plan and how do you write them.
How do you market and fund your business ?
What resources are available to help you be successful in your business.

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to entrepreneurship
Market research
Marketing planning and execution
Defining your business, product and/or service.
Operations, management structure and business startup
Financial planning and strategies
Financial tools and resources
Building a supportive team like mentors and Boards

Contact Hours

CEU's

Industry Standard, State, or National Certification

CE to CU Articulation

Prerequisites

none

Text and Supplies Needed

included in fee – delivered in class

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course

Attendance 90% or above
Participation

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Katie Gailes

katie@katiegailes.com