

United States Institute of Leadership and Diplomacy
Empowering the next generation of transformational and divinely driven leaders, capable of advancing policies deemed to transform organizations, communities, nations, or our world for the benefits of people.
Entrepreneurship
Module One: Getting Started
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Pre-Assignment Review
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Workshop Objectives
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Action Plan
Module Two: Decide On The Type Of Business
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Is It Feasible?
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What Are Your Interests?
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Do You Have The Experience?
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Are You An Expert In The Field?
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Case Study
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Module Two:Review Questions
Module Three: What Is The Market/Competition Like?
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Is The Venture Lucrative?
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Is There Competition?
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How Can You Set Yourself Apart From The Competition?
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How Is The Customer Prospect?
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Case Study
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Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Basics Of Starting A Business
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Decide On A Name
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Legal Structure Of Business
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Register The Business
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Choose A Location
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Hire An Accountant
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Case Study
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Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Create A Business Plan
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What Should Be Included In The Business Plan?
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Gather Documentation
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Develop Business Plan Outline
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Draft Business Plan
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Case Study
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Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Get Financing
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Contact Organizations For Guidance
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Decide The Type Of Financing
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Shop Around
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What To Do Once Approved
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Case Study
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Module Six:Review Questions
Module Seven: Hire Employees
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Develop Job Description(S)
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Advertise Positions
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Interview Candidates
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Select Candidates
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Case Study
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Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Training Employees
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Teach Company Culture
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Implement Actual Training For The Position
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Provide Feedback
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Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
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Case Study
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Module Eight:Review Questions
Module Nine: Market The Business
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Traditional Marketing
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Create A Website
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Social Media
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Networking Groups
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Case Study
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Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Run The Business
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Procurement
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Sell! Sell! Sell!
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How To Manage Cash Flow
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Budgeting
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Case Study
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Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Grow The Business
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Offer More Products / Services
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Open Another Location
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Franchise Opportunities
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Scoring Large Contracts
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Case Study
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Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Words From The Wise
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Review Of The Parking Lot
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Lessons Learned
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Recommended Reading
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Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations