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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Define what an entrepreneur is
  • List the four key elements of entrepreneurial ventures
  • List the hallmarks of a great boss
  • Discuss the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make
  • Explain why learning from mistakes is important
  • Explain the career path one might take to becoming an entrepreneur
  • Explain the importance of defining your business's culture
  • List the five culture archetypes in business
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Business Growth: Start-Ups, Investment and Negotiation
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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • List the most important elements of decision making
  • Explain why creating meaning for your employees is important
  • Analyze the importance of culture in a business
  • Explain how smaller companies can compete with bigger, more established businesses
  • Explain the services a financial institution can offer a growing company
  • Summarize why fundraising is such a critical skill for an entrepreneur
  • Explain why risk is a necessity in business
  • Analyze the impact of social entrepreneurship
  • Explain what an Angel Investor does for a business
  • Discuss what makes an effective negotiation
  • Summarize the reasons to focus on building a brand
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