This course explores the different aspects of entrepreneurship and
how entrepreneurs create and establish successful new ventures. It
reviews issues and activities involved in starting a new business,
including the decisions that must be made before an enterprise can be
launched and established.
After completing this course, you should be able to
- Describe the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
- Outline the eight stages of the entrepreneurial process
- Explain the discovery stage
- Describe the evaluation of the market for a new venture
- Outline ways to structure the venture
- Discuss the strategic planning process for an entrepreneur
- Describe the operational and financial planning needed for a new venture
- Outline how an entrepreneur develops and employs a business plan
- Describe the options for funding the new venture
- Discuss issues in implementing the plans for a new venture
- Recognize the ethical issues faced by entrepreneurs
Target Audience: This
course is designed for adult learners interested in gaining an overview
of the challenges involved with starting a business.
Level/Prerequisites: Introductory/No Prerequisites
Estimated time to complete: 5 hours
Successful Completion Requirement for IACET CEU:
Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the
minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET
CEU credit.
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