How to Learn to Build a Business

Course Outline: How to Be an Entrepreneur Format: 4 Modules Goal: Master the 5-step framework for identifying and validating business opportunities. Module 1: Spot the Gap (Inefficiencies & Trends) Key Actions: Identify recurring complaints, high costs, or service gaps in existing industries. Monitor shifts in technology, regulation, and demographics to anticipate demand. Outcome: A list of 3 potential problem areas driven by market gaps or emerging trends. Module 2: Leverage Your Edge (Expertise & Stakeholders) Key Actions: Map your professional domain knowledge to find operational weaknesses outsiders miss. Conduct direct stakeholder interviews to uncover practical, commercializable problems. Outcome: One refined problem statement validated by industry insight and direct customer feedback. Module 3: The Feasibility Filter Key Actions: Score the idea against 5 criteria: Market Size, Competition, Capital Needs, Regulatory Risks, and Resource Alignment. Apply the "Go/No-Go...