Free Entrepreneurship 101 Tutorial at GCFGlobal

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Can I Be an Entrepreneur? ✓ What exactly is an entrepreneur? Let's go over some defining characteristics, as well as how you can decide if this career path might work for you.
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That First Spark ✓ We'll talk about getting feedback on your business idea, including five key questions you can ask yourself during the "validation process."
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Finding Seed Money ✓ There are a variety of ways to get initial funding. This lesson describes where to find “seed money” and what it can be used for.
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Your Customers and Competition ✓ It’s crucial to understand the needs of your customer base. We’ll also discuss what you can learn from your competitors.
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Nuts, Bolts, and the Daily Grind ✓ This lesson summarizes the three types of industry, as well as the finer points of planning your business. These steps can help you to envision the daily grind.
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Hiring the Right Staff ✓ How can you tackle the hiring process? We’ll go over some tips for recruiting, interviewing, and retaining good employees.
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Getting Your Ducks in a Row ✓ Let’s talk about setting up shop and the legal side of things. We’ll also introduce a useful tool for assessing your company’s needs.
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Building Your Brand ✓ This lesson describes ways to craft your company’s image. It covers traditional/digital marketing channels, building a website, and creating customer loyalty.
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Technology for Your Day-to-Day ✓ Let’s look at other ways you can incorporate technology into the daily operations of your company.
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Managing Money ✓ We’ll cover 10 helpful tips for managing your company's finances.
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Growing Pains ✓ This last lesson focuses on managing the growth of your business. It also provides pointers for personal and professional growth as an entrepreneur.
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Entrepreneurship Quiz ✓ Test your knowledge about the basics of entrepreneurship by taking this final quiz.