Educational path for entrepreneur

EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY FOR MIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS

The info-training path is addressed to migrant entrepreneurs offering a complete overview, orientation and initial training concerning all of the aspects of an entrepreneurial activity.

Chapter 1 – EVALUATE YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDE

Chapter 2 – HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS

Chapter 3 – FINANCIAL EDUCATION   

Chapter 4 – FINANCING OF A BUSINESS

Chapter 1 – EVALUATE YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDE

Do you really want to be an entrepreneur? – Do you think to possess the necessary qualities?

Even people who possess the necessary qualities to be an entrepreneur might not necessarily become happy by being one. An honest self-evaluation will allow you to assess your personal characteristics and determine your willingness to meet the demands of owning your own business.

Click here to evaluate your entrepreneurial attitude

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Chapter 2 – HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS

2.1 CUSTOMER ORIENTATION

The Customer is the business’ biggest asset, because there is no profit, no growth and no jobs without the customer. Understanding your customers’ needs is a key factor to the success of your business

Learn more here about the strategies to be your customers’ best choice!

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2.2 BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

A Business Model describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value, in economic, social, cultural or other context. The process of business model construction is part of business strategy. The business model canvas will help you to build your business plan.

Get information about the business model canvas here

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2.3 MARKETING

Simply stated, marketing is everything you do to place your product or service in the hands of your potential customers. In fact, most aspects of your business depend on successful marketing. Without marketing, your potential customers may never be aware of your business offerings and your business may not be given the opportunity to progress and succeed.

Enhance your understanding of marketing principals that when implemented will increase awareness of your company and will help increase sales and profit here

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2.4 WORKING TIME MANAGEMENT

Sometimes you might be overwhelmed by all the tasks you need to do to open or run your business.

Have a look at these strategies to manage your time in a better way

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2.5 ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

An economic study enables you to analyse the viability and sustainability of your business venture. It involves translating the information in the technical study of the business venture or in the business plan into numbers. It is always advisable to conduct an economic study prior to starting up a business.

Find out what is important when conducting an economic study and which data is required here

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2.6 INVESTMENT AND FINANCING PLAN

The investment is everything required in order to open the doors of the business and the financing plan mentions all the possibilities for financing of the venture.

Learn more about investment and financing plans here

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Chapter 3 – FINANCIAL EDUCATION

3.1 FAMILY BUDGET

Knowing how you spend your money can help you plan how to cover your expenses and reach your financial goals. Having full knowledge of your monthly budget can lead to more stability and improved life quality and gives you a sense of control over your money.

But how to establish your family budget? Click here

Download the family budget table 

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3.2 SAVINGS

There are different types of saving services, they are generally divided in three main categories: formal, semi-formal and informal.

But what is the difference? Find out here

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3.3 REMITTANCES

Remittance service providers fall into two categories:

formal, informal.

But what is the difference? Find out here

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Chapter 4 – FINANCING OF A BUSINESS

4.1 LEASING AND RENTING

Leasing means that there is an option to buy the item (vehicle or machine) at the end of the duration of the contract. Renting means that you have to pay monthly fees that include not only the use of a vehicle but also all the related expenses.

Get more information on leasing and renting

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4.2 MICROCREDIT

Microcredit is a type of alternative financing for those who do not have access to financing because they have been socially or financially excluded. Collateral is not often required, so microfinance institutions try to build trust with the borrower in order to have confidence that the loan will be repaid. Often entrepreneurs will participate in training or one on one tutoring to build this trust and to give the microfinance institution an opportunity to know you and your business plan.

Have a look at the steps you need to undertake in order to get a microcredit

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4.3 CROWDFUNDING

The goal of crowdfunding is to share the financing of a project between those who wish to support it. Currently, it is an alternative to the traditional bank loan to get access to financial resources to be able to carry out a business project.

Get more information on how crowdfunding works

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