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Entrepreneurship 101

This tutorial covers the basics of entrepreneurship. It provides some helpful advice for turning your business or startup idea into a reality.

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  • 1
    Can I Be an Entrepreneur? arrow_forward_ios ✓ What exactly is an entrepreneur? Let's go over some defining characteristics, as well as how you can decide if this career path might work for you.
  • 2
    That First Spark arrow_forward_ios ✓ We'll talk about getting feedback on your business idea, including five key questions you can ask yourself during the "validation process."
  • 3
    Finding Seed Money arrow_forward_ios ✓ There are a variety of ways to get initial funding. This lesson describes where to find “seed money” and what it can be used for.
  • 4
    Your Customers and Competition arrow_forward_ios ✓ It’s crucial to understand the needs of your customer base. We’ll also discuss what you can learn from your competitors.
  • 5
    Nuts, Bolts, and the Daily Grind arrow_forward_ios ✓ This lesson summarizes the three types of industry, as well as the finer points of planning your business. These steps can help you to envision the daily grind.
  • 6
    Hiring the Right Staff arrow_forward_ios ✓ How can you tackle the hiring process? We’ll go over some tips for recruiting, interviewing, and retaining good employees.
  • 7
    Getting Your Ducks in a Row arrow_forward_ios ✓ Let’s talk about setting up shop and the legal side of things. We’ll also introduce a useful tool for assessing your company’s needs.
  • 8
    Building Your Brand arrow_forward_ios ✓ This lesson describes ways to craft your company’s image. It covers traditional/digital marketing channels, building a website, and creating customer loyalty.
  • 9
    Technology for Your Day-to-Day arrow_forward_ios ✓ Let’s look at other ways you can incorporate technology into the daily operations of your company.
  • 10
    Managing Money arrow_forward_ios ✓ We’ll cover 10 helpful tips for managing your company's finances.
  • 11
    Growing Pains arrow_forward_ios ✓ This last lesson focuses on managing the growth of your business. It also provides pointers for personal and professional growth as an entrepreneur.
  • 12
    Entrepreneurship Quiz arrow_forward_ios ✓ Test your knowledge about the basics of entrepreneurship by taking this final quiz.
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