More than 700,000 new businesses are started each year - and many other people "wish" they could start a business - but are not sure it is right for them. You can help this exploding audience by learning to coach entrepreneurs!
Join seasoned entrepreneur veteran and IPE CEO Marcia Bench for this insightful class that helps you master the art of coaching this challenging yet rewarding group of clients.
Here is the course curriculum:
Session No.
Topic
1
Understanding The Entrepreneurial Personality; How to Measure Suitability for Business Ownership; Initial Small Business Resources
2
The Start-up Process and Checklist; Evaluating Viability of the Business Idea
3
Benchmarking Current State of Business: Tools and Techniques
4
Common Traps of Solopreneurs – and the Way Out
5
The Vision Statement: Envisioning the Business When It’s Complete
6
Stages of Small Business Growth
7
Marketing and Sales 101
8
Pricing Models and Financial Projections
9
Special Issues of Family Businesses – guest: Susan Santelina
10
Creative Problem-Solving for Entrepreneurs
11
Business Expansion and Growth: How and When?
12
Building Your Practice as an Entrepreneurial Coach