Regional Economic Development Center

Entrepreneurial Institute

At the REDC Entrepreneurial Institute, our mission is to foster a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs. We're dedicated to growing the businesses that are growing our local economy. We welcome all current and new entrepreneur

Featured Course

ENT 210

Vision to Business Plan - Entrepreneur's Institute

Description

Focuses on transforming a business vision into a simple, actionable business plan for a new venture. Guides students through creating a complete business plan, including the business description, target market analysis, and basic financial projections. Emphasizes practical application and development of a cohesive and professional document.

Course Content

  • Business description
  • Foundational market research, including target market identification
  • Marketing strategies to address the target market
  • Basic financial projections (e.g., revenue, costs, funding needs)
  • Business plan

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop a concise business description, including the business's purpose and structure.
  2. Analyze a target market using basic research techniques.
  3. Develop marketing strategies appropriate for the identified target market.
  4. Create basic financial projections to support the business concept.
  5. Prepare a simple business plan incorporating all required sections.

Demonstrate Your Progress

Required Assessment

  1. Prepare a complete business plan: Students create a simple business plan incorporating all required elements, analyses, and sections.
  2. Capstone - SBDC consultation meeting: Students present their business plan draft to a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) representative and incorporate feedback into their plan.