60 hours total – maximum # of students: 30
- 12 evenings of 5 hours, or
- 10 weekdays or weekend days of approximately 6 hours
This is a complete “hands-on” course.
Who this course is intented for:
- First, for Economic Development Officers, Band Leaders and Managers, etc. who want to help community members create long-term, sustainable small businesses.
- Second, for community members exploring the possibility of starting and running their own business.
Each participant receives:
- Train-the-Trainer Manual and accompanying Powerpoint Presentation
- Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Training Participant Manuals
- Individual Business Plan Templates
- One-on-one time with Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. facilitator
THIS COURSE CAN BE TAKEN AS EITHER PART ONE OR PART TWO, OR BOTH PARTS TOGETHER.
Part One covers why entrepreneurship is important, using case studies; how to fund community entrepreneurship training programs; and how to actually teach / facilitate entrepreneurship training. (Train-The- Trainer)
Part Two is a step-by-step teaching of how to start a small business.
PART ONE
UNIT 1
Introduction to Aboriginal Entrepreneurship as Catalyst of Economic Development
Definitions
Economic and social benefits of Entrepreneurship to a community
Case Studies and Examples
Creating an Entrepreneurship model for your community
Getting Band or Nation Acceptance and Buy-In
UNIT 2
Funding Aboriginal Entrepreneurship
Funding the training
Funding the businesses
UNIT 3
Facilitating Entrepreneurship
Train-the trainer
Timing of entrepreneurship sessions
Class management
Guest speakers
Teaching Styles
PART TWO
UNIT 4
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Participant Training Materials, based on the BC Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program
Session 1: Introduction And Entrepreneurship
Session 2: Market Research
Session 3: Competitors And Competitive Advantage
Session 4: Marketing
Session 5: Laws And Insurance
Session 6: (Part 1) Operations: Tax, Suppliers, The Hired Help, Production Process And Capability
Session 6: (Part 2) Professional Advisors, Financial Institutions
Session 7: Funding
Session 8: Personal Budget And Net Worth
Session 9: Cost Of Doing Business And Pricing
Session 10: Start-Up And Cash Flow
Session 11: Technology
Session 12: Business Plan Executive Summary And Polishing Your Presentation
UNIT 5
Getting Band or Nation Buy-in and Support for Your Business
UNIT 6
Practising Your Presentation and Critique