Course Description
Introduction:
From low-cost tools for marketing and design, to website and ecommerce solutions, to crowdfunding platforms, there have never been more resources for people interested in starting a new business venture. Perhaps that's why there are over 31 million entrepreneurs in the United States alone. Entrepreneurship isn't simply about being self-employed or having a great business idea. In this course, we'll define entrepreneurship and discuss what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur in today's world.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
· Define the role of the entrepreneur in business around the world.
· Describe the entrepreneurial profile.
· Explain the forces that are driving the growth of entrepreneurship.
· Explain the cultural diversity of entrepreneurship.
· Put failure into the proper perspective.
· Leadership and marketing techniques, and their role in entrepreneurship.
· Effective strategic planning
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
· Marketing Managers and Supervisors
· Project Managers
· Strategic planners
· Administrators and heads of functional departments
· Research and development managers
· Team leaders
Course Outlines
Day 1: Describe the Entrepreneurial Profile
· Welcome and Introduction & Introducing course objectives
· Conceptual framework
· Characteristics of Entrepreneurs
· Benefits &Drawbacks & feeding -Q&A &Homework
Day 2: The Cultural Diversity of Entrepreneurship
· Quick review of the last session -Homework solution
· The Cultural Diversity of Entrepreneurship
· The Power of Small Businesses
· Strategic Thinking -Q&A &Homework
Day 3: Strategic Planning
· Quick review of the last session
· Homework solution
· Strategic Planning
· Vision &mission and SWOT analysis.
· Setting priorities& smart goals
· Q&A &Homework
Day 4: Marketing Strategic Planning
· Quick review of the last session
· Homework solution
· Marketing strategic planning
· The Four-Cell SWOT Matrix
· Corporate& unit Strategy
· Creating the Marketing Plan
· Q&A &Homework
Day 5: Leadership and Marketing for Entrepreneurship.
· Quick review of the last session
· Homework solution
· Implementing Marketing Strategies
· Total Quality Management
· Organizing Marketing Activities
· Q&A -General review
