Start date: 15 September 2022
Duration: 23 modules across 12 weeks
Location: Online and In-person
Certificate: NA
Cost: RRP €3995 / Non-Member €1500 / Member €850
Programme overview
This programme has been designed to support female entrepreneur’s/business owners at the early-stage of business development and who are serious about developing and growing their business and leadership skills, create employment and grow their business. The programme will take place over a 12-week period, 2 mornings per week, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. and the final day with he Investor Pitch Panel and Graduation Ceremony. The programme will equip participants with practical tools and template so you can apply them to your business immediately.
Proudly Sponsored by M1 Drogheda Chamber Skillnet, AIB, Coca-Cola, Drogheda & District Chamber, The Mill Enterprise Hub
Learning outcomes
Think like an entrepreneur
Business plan for your business environment
Identify your market and customer and create a marketing plan
Be aware of how to project manage and business risk manage
Create a sales strategy
Understand financial management
Learn how to choose, lead and build your team
Know the legalities of setting up your business
Learn how to sustain and grow your business
Prepare and practice your pitch for your business
Who is the course for
We are looking for female participants who are currently considering setting up a business, or who have been in business for the past 2 years.
Modules
What you will learn on the Programme:
Session 1: Ice Breaker – ‘Tell Your Story’
Session 2: Business Model Innovation, Setting Milestones
Session 3: Business Model Innovation, Customer Journey
Session 4: Business Model Innovation, Design Thinking, Personas
Session 5: Business Model Innovation, Customer Discovery
Session 6: Building Your Team; Roles and Responsibilities
Session 7: “Legals” for Startups: ‘Cut through the Jargon’
Session 8: Financial Modelling – What You Need to Know
Session 9: Financial Management – Product v Service
Session 10: Financial Management – Cash Flow, Managing Account
Session 11: Sales: Strategy and Process
Session 12: Sales: Selling Skills
Session 13: Pitch Preparation: Investor Pitch Template
Session 14: Mentor Panels: Speed Mentoring
Session 15: Startup Supports: Gov, Venture Capital, Angels
Sessions 16: Fireside Chat: Femail Entrepreneurs, Lessons & Tips
Fireside Chat with Female Entrepreneurs; those who ‘walking ahead of you’
Session 17: eCommerce: Selling Online
Session 18: BMI: Key Partnerships, Metrics and Activities
Session 19: BMI: Revenue Streams, Costs & Review Milestones
Session 20: PR Workshop: Do It Yourself PR for Startups
Session 21: Pitch Practice: Preparation for Investor Pitch
Session 22: Pitch Practice: Preparation for Investor Pitch
Session 23: The Finalé: Investor Pitch Panel 7 Certificate Ceremony
A panel of experts from mixed industries & entrepreneurs will be invited to the final day. You will prepare your ‘investor ready’ pitch slide deck and present to the panel for feedback. The format for the Finalé pitch will be 7 minutes to pitch and 7 minutes Q&A. At the end of the pitch, the funders of the programme will be invited to speak and this will be followed with a Certificate Ceremony.
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Applications OPEN March 01st 2022
