Entrepreneurship Development

• Case Study : Aravind Eye Hospitals
• Definition Of Business
• Features Of Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Famous Entrepreneurs
• Role Of Entrepreneurship In Economic Development
• Factors Impacting Emergence Of Entrepreneurship
• Economic Factors
• Social Factors
• Psychological Factors
• Choosing The Right Line Of Business
• Statutory Requirements And Clearance

Characteristics Of Successful Entrepreneurs

• Ability To Plan
• Communication Skills
• Marketing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Basic Management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Entrepreneurship Process

Entrepreneurial Challenges

• Cash Flow Management
• Hiring Employees
• Time Management
• Delegating Tasks
• Choosing What to Sell
• Marketing Strategy
• Capital
• Strapped Budget
• Business Growth
• Selfdoubt
• Managerial VS. Entrepreneurial Approach

Types OF Entrepreneurs

• Based On Type Of Business
• Based On The Use Of Technology
• Based On Ownership
• Based On Gender
• Based On The Size Of Enterprise
• Based On Clarence Danhof

Incentives And Opportunities Provided By Government And Its Agencies

• Incentives Available For Encouraging Entrepreneurship
• Stages Of Financing
• Seed Or Concept Stage Financing
• Startup Financing
• First-Stage Financing
• Second-Stage Financing
• Third-Stage Financing
• Mezzanine Or Bridge Financing
• Initial Public Offering

Sources Of Finance

• Personal Investment
• Love Money
• Venture Capital
• Angels
• Business Incubators
• Grants And Subsidies
• Bank Loans

Criteria For Evaluating New-Venture Proposals

• Description OF The Product,Service & Value Creation
• Basic Opportunity Analysis
• Venture Capital
• What Your Venture Does ?
• Economics Of Your Venture
• Critical Issues

Guidelines For Technical Feasibility Of A Project Proposal

• Overview : Can This Be Done ?
• Assessment : Can It Be Done Here And Now ?
• Review : How Can It Be Improved ?

Requirements Of Financial Institutions & Commercial Banks

• Primary Functions Of Commercial Banks
• Secondary Functions Of Commercial Banks
• Reserve Requirements Of Financial Institutions
• Types Of Startups
• Life Style Startups
• Small Business Startups
• Scalable Startups
• Buyable Startups
• Social Startups
• Large-Company Startups

Entrepreneurial Class Theories

• Theory OF Social Change
• Schumpeter’s Theory Of Innovation
• Hoselitz’s Theory
• Drinker’s Theory Of Entrepreneurship
• Characteristics Of Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Flexibility
• Change Agent
• Inspiration
• Source Of Innovative Ideas
• Customers
• Competitors
• Internal Departments
• Look To The Past
• Look To The Future

Entrepreneurship And Creativity

• Creativity Is Bigger Predictor Of Success In Life Than Intelligence
• Creativity Actually Needs Creativity To Flourish, But Not So Much Structure That It Is Crushed
• Creativity Can Be Learned
• Creativity Happens Best At The Intersection Of Disciplines
• Impediments To Creativity
• Lack Of Focus
• Lack Of Discernment
• Lack Of Confidence
• Lack Of Responsibility / Responsibility

Techniques For Generating Ideas

• Brainstorming
• SCAMPER
• Mindmapping
• Synectics
• Storyboarding
• Roleplaying
• Attribute Listing
• Visualization
• Morphological Analysis
• Forced Relationships
• Daydreaming
• Reverse Thinking
• Questioning Assumptions
• Accidental Genius
• Brainwriting
• Wishing
• Collaboration
• Socializing

Parameters For Financial Viability Of A Project Proposal

• Return On Investment
• Debt Service Coverage Ratio
• Break-Even Point
• Debt Equity Ratio
• Franchising
• Legal Issues In Franchising
• Acquisition
• Examples Of Acquisition
• Acquisition Process

Developing A Marketing Plan

• Customer Analysis
• Sales Analysis
• Period Comparisons
• Break-Even Analysis
• Competitors Sales Analysis
• Context For A Sales Analysis
• Sales Analysis Review

Steps In Marketing Research

• Marketing Mix
• Product Decisions
• Price Decisions
• Distribution Decisions
• Promotion Decisions
• Limitations Of Marketing Mix Framework

Business Plan

• Why Prepare a Business Plan ?
• What To Avoid In Your Business Plan
• Business Plan Format
• Eight Steps To A Great Business Plan
• Necessary Factors Of Business Plan
• Top 10 Do's
• The Top 10 Don'ts

Better Projects Through SWOT Analysis

• What Is SWOT Analysis & Why Is It Useful ?
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Benefits Of Sensitivity Analysis
• Common Sensitivity Analysis & Methods
• Using Sensitivity Analysis In A Business Plan

Contingency Planning

• Benefits Of Contingency Planning
• Steps In Contingency Planning
• Identify The Key Risks
• Prioritize The Risks
• Create A Contingency Planning
• Maintain The Plan

Preparation Of A Project Report

• Meaning Of Project Report
• Features Of Project Report
• Objectives Of Project Report
• Tips For Designing A Effectual Project Report
• Project Report For New Business - Format

Legal Issues In Forming Business Entity

• Sole Proprietorship
• General Partnership
• Limited Partnership
• Joint Venture
• Corporation
• Limited Liability Company

Filling The Applications With Financial Institution Laws Relating To Intellectual Property Right

• Introduction
• World Intellectual Property Organization
• Agreement On Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights
• Copyright Act,1957
• The Patent Act,1957
• The Trade Mark Act,1999