Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Small Business for Bigger Income
Introduction to Business is a training program to help low income Cantonese women find practical and flexible ways to increase their income. Through interactive workshops and discussions, they will learn to:
- Find business ideas that could grow their income and financial independence
- Analyse the risks and rewards of a business-woman
- Gain understanding on the legal and practical steps to start a business
- Explore how to manage risks and increase the chances of business success
- Get practical tips to manage time efficiently
- Write an action plan to set up a business
This highly practical training consists of 4 sessions of 2.5 hours each:
- Part 1: Is a business a good idea?(What is a business, what business would fit you)
- Part 2: Where shall I start? (The steps to set up a business, what is a business plan)
- Part 3: Where shall I find the money? (loans/saving, income and costs, getting help)
- Part 4: How can I put all the chances on my side? (Getting customers, managing time between business and family)
This course is sponsored by The Women’s Foundation, a registered Hong Kong charity which promotes the full participation of women and girls in all aspects of Hong Kong society by building resources to support change through research, education, public awareness and programmes.
kicking off session 1 Group exercise: managing money
Introducing one's business idea Practising talking to a banker