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| Announcing EntrepreLAUNCH! |
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| Thursday, 03 November 2011 10:32 |
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The Family Vision is pleased to announce the beginning of EntrepreLaunch, a new program designed to help young men and women develop the entrepreneurial spirit and skills. We desire to help train and launch young entrepreneurs into the business world.
EntrepreLaunch is for young people ages 16-20, who want to learn entrepreneurial business skills. Participants should have a business idea which they would like to develop (this is recommended for getting the most out of the instruction, but is not required). EntrepreLaunch will begin on February 21, and will contain seven two-hour training sessions, each covering a basic area of business development. These sessions will feature professionals and entrepreneurs, who will teach participants how to navigate the process of starting and running a business. Here is a breakdown of the schedule and sessions: Session One: How to Write a Business Plan Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.The most important aspect of beginning a successful business is having a well-developed business plan. What do you want to do? How will you do it? What resources or materials do you need? How much money do you need to get started? How much can you realistically expect to earn? These and many other questions must be researched and answered for a successful business plan, and this session will show you how. The instructor for “How to Write a Business Plan” is Ms. Andrea Hibbler, homeschool graduate, St. Louis University graduate and entrepreneur. Ms. Hibbler operates The Music Room in St. Louis; her business plan for The Music Room won state and national awards. Session Two: Introduction to Bookkeeping Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.Knowing where your money is going is vital to succeeding in business. An entrepreneur must understand the basics of income and expenditures in order to sustain his business. There are many different tools and methods for business bookkeeping, including software, and some of these will be introduced in this session. The instructor for “Introduction to Bookkeeping” is Mrs. Lisa Meixner. Mrs. Meixner and her husband, Tim, operate several entrepreneurial ventures, including B & N Signs Inc. in St. Louis. Mrs. Meixner handles their bookkeeping and accounting, and has hands-on experience and expertise in this field. Session Three: Government Requirements: An Overview Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.In order to operate a business legally, an entrepreneur needs to know and comply with the federal, state, and local government requirements. This session will cover basic business licensing, tax identification numbers, reporting requirements and other related areas. The instructor for “Government Requirements: An Overview” is Mr. John Thrower, President of The Family Vision, a non-profit Christian ministry which provides equipping resources for personal and family life. In operating The Family Vision, Mr. Thrower has dealt with various government entities and will explain what to expect and how to accomplish your goals. Session Four: Skills and Methods of Marketing Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.What is marketing? How is it done? Should you market only your product or service? Should you also market yourself? This session will explain different marketing approaches, and will equip you to reach your target market. The instructor for “Skills and Methods of Marketing” is Mr. Steve Willis, Director of Career Planning and Placement at Missouri Technical College in St. Louis. Mr. Willis formerly owned and operated a successful marina in the tourist area of Eagle Falls, Wis. Session Five: Business Ethics and Character Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.Are your business life and your Christian life two separate areas? Which is more important to you: honoring God in your business or getting the sale? What makes a Christian businessperson? These questions must be answered if you are to be a Christ-honoring entrepreneur. This session is built on the book, Doing Business by the Good Book, by David L. Steward, with outlines provided by Ministries @ Work, a ministry that equips local businesspersons to live by Biblical principles in all of life. The instructor for “Business Ethics and Character” is Mr. John Thrower (see “Government Requirements: An Overview” for biography). Session Six: Communications in Business Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.How do you communicate with customers, employees and vendors? How do you make a good first impression? How do you handle phone communications, email and letters? Even if you know what you want to do and how to do it, you will not succeed unless you can communicate your expertise and enthusiasm to others. This session will give you confidence in communications. The instructor for “Communications in Business” is Mrs. Diana Stevenson. Mrs. Stevenson has a Master’s Degree in Communications, is licensed in Therapeutic Intervention, and formerly operated a private practice in Florida for over 15 years. Session Seven: Sales Tips and Techniques Tuesday, May 15, 2012,10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.Salesmanship is vital to entrepreneurial endeavors. How do you get appointments? How do you present your product or service to a potential customer? How do you handle rejection from a potential client? This session is an overview of the skills and techniques needed for good salesmanship. The instructor for “Sales Tips and Techniques” is Mr. Jeremy Smith. Mr. Smith is Executive Director of Faith Ascent Ministries, an organization committed to equipping high school and college students with a strong Christian worldview. Mr. Smith formerly worked in sales in the legal field. The cost for all seven sessions is $70 per student. Call or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it today to sign up! |
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