Curriculum

Module 1: Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs competencies

• Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit
• Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurship competencies
• The role of small businesses in Canada
• Advantages and disadvantages of small business ownership

Fees: $59
Duration: 2 hours

Module 2: A good idea

• Exploring business opportunities
• Evaluation of a business opportunity (Project’s feasibility, goal and strategy)
• New business models
• Impact of Internet on new businesses
• Social media and new business
• Intellectual property

Fees: $229
Duration: 9 hours

Module 3: Business plan

• Why do you need a business plan?
• What is a business plan?
• What are your goals?
• How to prepare an effective business plan?
• Case studies
• Plan preparation

Fees: $229
Duration: 9 hours

Module 4: Decision making and marketing plan (6 hours)

• Why do you need a marketing plan?
• What is a marketing plan?
• What are your marketing goals?
• How to prepare an effective marketing plan?
• Building a competitive edge in the marketplace: costumer focus; quality; convenience; innovation; service and speed
• Plan preparation

Fees: $151
Duration: 6 hours

Module 5: Financing the venture

• Why do you need a financial plan?
• What is a financial plan?
• What are your financial goals?
• How to prepare an effective financial plan?
• Growth Strategy
• Guest Speaker

Fees: $229
Duration: 9 hours

Module 6: Regulations, incentives and ethics (3 hours)

• Governments regulations affecting small businesses
• Governments initiatives to promote small businesses
• Business ethics

Fees: $75
Duration: 3 hours

Presentations

• Final revision
• Mock up presentation

Fees: $75
Duration: 3 hours

Complete Program Fee | $1,100