Title: Credit Unit 2 Introduction
Course: SkillsCom BA 260 15.0 > Section: Credit Unit 2 Module 1- Essential Venture Research

Essential Venture Research

Just like you should  carry out research for an academic assignment  for the best chance of success, so you should research your potential venture. The most you could lose from poorly researching an academic assignment is a few grades. Poorly researching an entrepreneurial venture could lose you a fortune!

In this Credit Unit, we show you which aspects of business planning  you should research and how to assemble the research in the form of a business plan.

Course Outcomes:

- List and discuss the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
- Analyze new business opportunities that exist in the marketplace.
- Evaluate the feasibility of pursuing an opportunity that you’ve recognized.
- Develop a business plan that includes both conceptual and technical components.
- Identify and discuss obstacles to entrepreneurial success.
- Identify the resources and financing necessary to start an entrepreneurial venture.
- Discuss organizational characteristics and best management practices for start-up companies.

There are 4 Modules in this Credit Unit:

- Module 1 - Essential Venture Research
- Module 2 - Human, Financial, and Premises (Facilities)
- Module 3 - Managing Financial Resources for New Ventures
- Module 4 - The Business Plan