Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur.
At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business.
This course is offered in partnership with Learning Education Resource Network - UGotClass. For more information see http://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/VCC
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- What is an Entrepreneur?
Checklist For Going Into Business
Are You A Potential Entrepreneur?
Success, Self-Esteem and Goals
Brainstorming Business Ideas - As You Start Your Business
Selecting A Legal Structure
Licensing And Registrations
Planning Your Business - Using Technology
The Essential Eleven Computer Skills
Marketing Strategies
Internet Opportunities - Managing Your Business
Financial Statements
Record Keeping And Taxes
Grants And Government Programs
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.