Entrepreneur school training courses in Durham, NC (public, in-house or online)

Business owners facing tighter budgets are turning to social media outlets for branding and marketing purposes. But too often they fail by applying a print media mindset. This hands-on, in-lab class teaches you how to effectively incorporate social media tools, such as blogging, Twitter, podcasting, sharing, and adding social networking sites, into your marketing efforts. This course is for entrepreneurs with beginning to intermediate proficiency with social media. Taught by Margaret McNab, Smok...

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This course provides a focus on the financial issues and needs confronting entrepreneurs attempting to grow their businesses by attracting startup and growth capital. Topics include sources of funding including: angel investors, venture capital, IPO’s, private placement, banks, suppliers, buyers, partners, and the government. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively finance a business venture.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of entrepreneurship. Topics include self-analysis of entrepreneurship readiness, the role of entrepreneur in economic development, legal problems, organizational structure, sources of financing, budgeting, and cash flow. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and issues faced by entrepreneurs.

The Concentration in Social Entrepreneurship is designed for students interested in using their MBA skills in the entrepreneurial pursuit of social impact. MBA skills are becoming seen as valuable and much needed in the social sector, and the core MBA program should provide a strong foundation for any student looking to become a successful social sector leader. However, MBAs looking to use their skills and talents for social impact must approach their work thoughtfully, recognizing the unique ch...

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Successfully charting an entrepreneurial career path requires a multitude of skills. To build a new business, the entrepreneur must be able to (1) identify and assess potential opportunities and environments; (2) acquire (or gain the right to use) and protect the key resources �financial, managerial, technical, etc. �necessary to pursue the opportunity; (3) develop strategies to generate market interest; while (4) managing organizational operations, transitions and growth. The Concentration in...

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