§ Housekeeping Items
§ Pre-Assignment Review
§ Workshop Objectives
§ The Parking Lot
§ Action Plan
§ 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
§ 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
§ Decide On A Name
§ Legal Structure Of Business
§ Register The Business
§ Choose A Location
§ Hire An Accountant
§ Case Study
§ Module Four: Review Questions
§ What Should Be Included In The Business Plan?
§ Gather Documentation
§ Develop Business Plan Outline
§ Draft Business Plan
§ Case Study
§ Module Five: Review Questions
§ 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
§ Teach Company Culture
§ Implement Actual Training For The Position
§ Provide Feedback
§ Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
§ Case Study
§ Module Eight:Review Questions
§ Traditional Marketing
§ Create A Website
§ Social Media
§ Networking Groups
§ Case Study
§ Module Nine: Review Questions
§ Procurement
§ Sell! Sell! Sell!
§ How To Manage Cash Flow
§ Budgeting
§ Case Study
§ Module Ten: Review Questions
§ Offer More Products / Services
§ Open Another Location
§ Franchise Opportunities
§ Scoring Large Contracts
§ Case Study
§ Module Eleven: Review Questions
§ Words From The Wise
§ Review Of The Parking Lot
§ Lessons Learned
§ Recommended Reading
§Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations