Module 2: Starting a Business?
Module 2 focuses on skills and informaiton needed to start a business. Also see the Business Terms Glossary on this website.
What is a Business Plan?
This activity will provide participants with information about what a business is, and about business plans.
What Business?
The participants develop a plan for a business and discuss its viability.
Creating a Business Plan
Discussion of how to write a business plan.
The Business Model Canvas
Participants learn about the Business Model Canvas and use it for a product or service.
Business Structures
The participants learn about different business structures, and where they can find information about business structures for their country. They choose a business structure for their business.
Act! Make it Happen
In the plans for their businesses, participants move from planning to modelling.
Writing and Presenting a Business Plan
Participants write a business plan and present it in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ type of selling situation.
Budgeting
This activity aims to inform the participants about creating a business budget.
Managing and Preventing Risks
The participants learn how to manage and prevent risks.
