Schedule
Learn this and more in your two weeks at Camp BizSmart.
WEEK 1 Business and Personal Skill Development
- Day 1: Are you an entrepreneur? What does it take? Why passion matters. Skills: Leadership, teamwork, creative thinking and problem solving
- Day 2: Will anyone buy our product? What sells and why? How will it stand out from the rest? Skills: Conducting focus groups, listening, interviewing and learning from feedback.
- Day 3: How to manage a money making project so you can continue to be in business. Skills: Budgeting, scheduling, goal setting and project management
- Day 4: Is it an iPod yet? Taking a cool idea from concept to design. Let’s get creative! Skills: Product design, cost analysis, product feature analysis and setting priorities
- Day 5: Will your idea make money? Will someone buy it? Is it what the customer wants? Skills: Breakeven analysis, profit and loss statements and creating marketing materials.
WEEK 2 – Skills Needed to Launch a Business Venture
- Day 1: Creating a sales strategy and how to close the deal. How to tell your story and share your vision. Skills: Negotiation, selling and risk analysis.
- Day 2: Writing your business plan. Practicing your presentation. Planning for success. Leading your team. Skills: Communication, composure, problem solving and critical thinking.
- Day 3: Present your business plan, share your passion and receive feedback from experienced investors. Skills: Presentation skills, persuasion, innovative thinking and teamwork.
- Day 4: A “Contest of Ideas”: Taking your idea to market. Listening to the customer. Cisco technology. Skills: Listening and persuasive communication.
- Day 5: How to win and lose with grace. The benefit of persistence to pursue dreams. Skills: Courage, character and citizenship.
