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ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE The ECCB Entrepreneurship Course was developed as a guide for persons interested in understanding the fundamentals of operating a successful small business. The objectives of the course are to inspire more persons to consider entrepreneurship as a goal and to promote best business practices among small business owners. The modules are specially designed to take into consideration the principles of business management in general and their practical application in the OECS. This has led to the distinctive feature of having case studies and other hands-on learning activities that reflect the OECS business landscape. ECCB Entrepreneurship Course THE BUSINESS Module 1 Developing the Mindset of an Entre- preneur Module 2 Identifying Feasible Business Ideas Module 3 Creating a Business Plan MARKETING AND PROMOTION Module 4 Your Sales Plan - Marketing Your Small Business on a Slim Budget Module 5 Networking With The Right People Module 6 Developing and Maintaining Your Brand THE FINANCING Module 7 Understanding and Managing Your Entrepreneurship development is important to the ECCB’s mandate to actively pursue the economic development of member territories, the two sides of economic development comprising financial sector development and enterprise development. Business Finances to Keep Them Going and Course Outline The course is divided into 15 modules which cover four areas: Institutions and Small Business The Business Marketing and Promotion The Financing The Management Loan Costs For more information about the ECCB Entrepreneurship Course, contact our Headquarters in St. Kitts and Nevis or Agency Offices in our member countries. 68 SL-YOU | Business, People & Lifestyle Growing Module 8 Financing Your Small Business Module 9 Small Business Loans 101 - Lending Loans Module 10 Understanding Loan Documents and THE MANAGEMENT Module 11 Creating the Right Business Structure Module 12 Creating a Winning Team Module 13 Risk Management Module 14 Facing Adversity Module 15 Preparing Your Business For Growth www.slyoumag.com | June-July 2019