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NxLeveL™ Guide for Microenterpreneurs


NxLeveL for MicroBusinesses

Course Outline

  • Session 1 - Keys to Your Business Success—Dedication, Optimism, Knowledge
  • Session 2 - Assessing Your Business Idea—Check it Out
  • Session 3 - Business Planning—Think Ahead of Grow Rich
  • Session 4 - The Marketing Plan—Hello Buyers
  • Session 5 - Government Regulations—Be a Legal Eagle
  • Session 6 - Management—First Things First
  • Session 7 - Market Analysis—Chart it Before You Start It
  • Session 8 - Product and Price—Right Product, Right Price, Right On
  • Session 9 - Placement and Promotion—Spice It Up
  • Session 10 - E-Commerce—Be an Online Guru
  • Session 11 - Selling Success—Attitude is Everything
  • Session 12 - Where's the Cash?—Right on the Money
  • Session 13 - Managing the Money—Budget, Don't Fudge It
  • Session 14 - Financial Tips and Tools—Bank on It
  • Session 15 - Bringing It All Together—Ready, Set, Go

This small business curriculum was developed by assembling an experienced team—all members are involved in microenterprise training through various groups. The goal of this course is to explore the ability to achieve self-sufficiency through self-employment. This 15–session course can be taught in a variety of configurations to achieve the objectives of the training organization.

Course instructors guide participants through the process of analyzing their business readiness and researching their business idea. Participants learn basic marketing and financial skills, all taught through a friendly hands-on format. Each session includes Instructor led discussions, Guest Speakers, Networking breaks and one-on-one time with the instructor to focus on the business. Most sessions last 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Course Materials

NxLeveL™ Guide for MicroEntrepreneurs—This book is a general overview of the art of business and how to improve business operations from personal skills to marketing to financial controls.