• 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

• 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 And Evaluations