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How much money do I need to start my business?
This course uses a guide from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help you understand how much money it will take to start your business.
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What are my funding options?
It costs money to start a business. Explore five types of funding to help you understand your options.
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Venture Development
We’ll dig into how your idea creates value, who your idea serves and how you can make your idea real.
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Entrepreneurial Approach
Explore seven ways of incorporating an entrepreneurial approach into any problem you’re facing.
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How do I test my business model canvas?
Learn what it means to have a product or service that is desirable, viable and feasible, and how each of those factors support a successful venture.
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Which revenue streams work for me?
Learn about different revenue streams that allow you to deliver value to your customers and make money.
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How can I optimize my pitch?
This module starts with a basic elevator pitch, adds depth and dimension, and shares prompts for expanding to a longer, formal pitch.
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Why should I develop customer personas?
Learn to collect information and build personas for your customer base as part of an effective marketing and sales strategy.
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What’s the problem?
Creating value and making an impact comes from solving a problem. But first, you’ll need to find and define the problem.
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How do I make impactful change?
Ashoka’s three-part series, Changemaking, empowers you to take on systems change without feeling overwhelmed.