Small Business Success Programs Syllabus

 Course Duration: 12 Weeks
Instructor: Aaron B. Kershaw

Week 1-2: Transitioning from Military to Business

• Topics:
  • Leveraging military skills in business
  • Identifying business opportunities
  • Goal setting and planning
• Learning Materials:
  • Workbook: "From Military to Market: Leveraging Your Skills"
  • Video: "Veterans in Business: Success Stories"
  • Article: "The Veteran Advantage in Entrepreneurship"

Week 3-4: Financial Literacy for Veterans

• Topics:
  • Basics of financial management
  • Understanding credit and loans
  • Budgeting and saving
• Learning Materials:
  • Book:"Financial Freedom for Veterans"
  • Video: "Credit and Loans Explained"
  • Worksheet: "Personal Budget Planner"

Week 5-6: Business Planning and Development

• Topics:
  • Crafting a business plan
  • Market research and analysis
  • Setting up business operations
• Learning Materials:
  • Template: "Business Plan Outline"
  • Video: "Conducting Market Research"
  • Checklist: "Setting Up Your Business"

Week 7-8: Access to Funding

• Topics:
  • Types of business funding
  • Preparing for loan applications
  • Pitching to investors
• Learning Materials:
  • Guide: "Navigating Business Loans"
  • Video: "Preparing a Loan Application"
  • Sample: "Investor Pitch Deck"

Week 9-10: Insurance and Risk Management

• Topics:
  • Understanding business insurance
  • Assessing  risks
  • Choosing theright coverage
• Learning Materials:
  • Booklet::"Business Insurance Basics"
  • Video:  "Risk Management for Small Businesses"
  • Worksheet: "Risk Assessment Tool"

Week 11-12: Review and Capstone Project

• Topics:
  • Review of course content
  • Individual business plan presentations
  • Feedback and next steps
• Learning Materials:
  • Presentation Template: "Business Plan Pitch"
  • Video: "Effective Business Presentations"
  • Checklist:   "Final Business Plan Review"