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Fundamentals of Business
Learn the Fundamentals of Business with instructor Daryl Upole.
Held for 6 consecutive weeks from Tuesday, March 3 until Tuesday, April 7, at 5:30pm at Kent State University Ashtabula, this entry-level course is for aspiring or current small business owners.
This course will provide a practical overview of the fundamental aspects of business in preparation for a follow-up course on writing a business plan.
Class schedule:
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Tuesday, March 3
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Tuesday, March 10
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Tuesday, March 17
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Tuesday, March 24
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Tuesday, March 31
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Tuesday, April 7
Kent State Ashtabula Susan J Stocker Hall Room C104.
Intro to Entrepreneurship for Students and Adults
A 6-session biweekly course introducing Entrepreneurship to students and adults with ATech beginning Wednesday, March 11.
Session 1: Business Basics
- Overview: Introduction to fundamental business concepts
- Key Topics:
- Types of businesses (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation)
- Understanding market research
- Basics of business finance
- Takeaways:
- Participants will be able to identify different business structures and their implications.
Session 2: Start-Up Process
- Overview: Steps to take from idea to launch
- Key Topics:
- Validating business ideas
- Creating a minimum viable product (MVP)
- Legal considerations for starting a business
- Takeaways:
- Participants will learn how to validate their business ideas and the initial steps to take before
launching.
Session 3: Business Plan Writing
- Overview: Crafting a comprehensive business plan
- Key Topics:
- Components of a business plan (executive summary, market analysis, financial projections)
- Importance of a business plan for funding and direction
- Takeaways:
- Participants will draft a basic outline of their business plan.
Session 4: Psychology of Business
- Overview: Understanding the mindset of successful entrepreneurs
- Key Topics:
- Traits of successful entrepreneurs
- Overcoming fear and failure
- Building resilience and adaptability
- Takeaways:
- Participants will reflect on their entrepreneurial mindset and identify areas for personal
growth.
Session 5: AI in Business
- Overview: Leveraging technology for business success
- Key Topics:
- Introduction to AI and its applications in various industries
- Tools and software for entrepreneurs
- Ethical considerations in using AI
- Takeaways:
- Participants will identify AI tools relevant to their business ideas.
Session 6: Lending and Funding
- Overview: Understanding financing options for startups
- Key Topics:
- Types of funding (loans, grants, investors)
- Crafting a pitch for potential investors
- Financial management basics
- Takeaways:
- Participants will learn how to approach funding sources and prepare a pitch.
QuickBooks Class
QuickBooks class with Daryl Upole
Learn how to take control of your finances with our hands-on QuickBooks training session in a personal setting! 5 consecutive weeks beginning Thursday, March 26 - Thursday, April 23.
This entry to executive-level course is for aspiring or current small business owners.
Kent State Ashtabula Robert S Morrison Building Computer Lab