Entrepreneurial Institute
At the REDC Entrepreneurial Institute, our mission is to foster a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs. We're dedicated to growing the businesses that are growing our local economy. We welcome all current and new entrepreneur
⭐ ENT 210 - Vision to Business Plan - Entrepreneur's Institute
Description: Focuses on transforming a business vision into a simple, actionable business plan for a new venture. Guides students through creating a complete business plan, including the business description, target market analysis, and basic financial projections. Emphasizes practical application and development of a cohesive and professional document.
Course Content:
- Business description
 - Foundational market research, including target market identification
 - Marketing strategies to address the target market
 - Basic financial projections (e.g., revenue, costs, funding needs)
 - Business plan
 
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop a concise business description, including the business's purpose and structure.
 - Analyze a target market using basic research techniques.
 - Develop marketing strategies appropriate for the identified target market.
 - Create basic financial projections to support the business concept.
 - Prepare a simple business plan incorporating all required sections.
 
Required Assessment:
- Prepare a complete business plan: Students create a simple business plan incorporating all required elements, analyses, and sections.
 - Capstone - SBDC consultation meeting: Students present their business plan draft to a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) representative and incorporate feedback into their plan.