100 Essential Small Business Skills
™Is Entrepreneurship For Me?
Before you begin the small business journey, you need to take stock – of you. We’ll review four personal factors that are absolutely associated with success in small business. We'll also examine where great ideas come from and show you how to build a business model before you write a business plan.
Lesson Instructor: Dr. Leslie Roberts
Lesson 1
Am I an Entrepreneur?
To kick off our online small business training, we’ll go over the basics of entrepreneurship: What it is, the types of businesses that exist and what makes a successful entrepreneur. We’ll also help you gauge how ready you are to become an entrepreneur.
Lesson 2
Where do Great Ideas Come From?
You’ve got a great small business idea – but will it become a great small business? We’ll show you how to screen your business idea, kick-start your creativity and find sources of new business ideas.
Lesson 3
Build a Better Business Model
Planning first and building second is key to small business success. Learn how to build a business model before you write a business plan, create customer value and establish your competitive advantage.
