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Nigel Lockett

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Topics Covered

  • The entrepreneurial learning cycle
  • The opportunity business model: the importance of sharing your vision
  • Vision and opportunity in successful businesses
  • Writing a core value proposition
  • Introduction to writing a robust business plan.

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Business learning cycle

This is a well-structured series of courses for students seeking an introduction to business and entrepreneurship. It is part of the University of Leeds 'Going to University' collection of courses, which are designed to give secondary school students a taste of higher education and to help them make informed decisions about their university studies. The courses in this collection can also be used by teachers as classroom enrichment resources or by anyone who wants to learn more about the topics covered.
Relevant and practical business information.
"Some useful content in here..."
High quality video content with clear explanations.
"This six-course series is extremely well-produced..."
Logical progression of topics and well-organized materials.
"This six-course series is extremely well...and well-organized..."
Appears to favor Leeds University over other institutions.
"Some useful content in here, but seems to want to sell Leeds University!..."
Some content may not be directly relevant to the course.
"Some useful content in here, but...Last video on week one has nothing to do with the course at all..."

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Practical guide to writing a business plan, designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. It covers all the basics, from market research to financial projections, and it includes helpful tips and advice.
Provides a toolkit for developing and implementing growth strategies. It covers a wide range of topics, from market research to financial planning, and it includes case studies of successful growth strategies.
Provides a unique approach to business planning. It argues that traditional business planning is often ineffective, and it offers a more effective alternative.
Provides a step-by-step guide to writing a business plan. It covers all the essential elements, from market research to financial projections, and it includes helpful examples and templates.
Provides a workbook format for writing a business plan. It includes exercises and worksheets that will help you to develop each section of your business plan.
Introduces the business model canvas, which tool for visualizing and clarifying business models. It valuable tool for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to understand their business model and identify areas for improvement.
Provides a framework for developing value propositions. It explains the difference between value propositions and features, and it offers practical advice on how to develop value propositions that will resonate with customers.
Provides a guide to using data to improve your business. It covers a wide range of topics, from data collection to data analysis, and it includes case studies of successful startups that have used data to drive growth.
Provides a guide to getting customers for your startup. It covers a wide range of topics, from marketing to sales, and it includes case studies of successful startups that have used traction to grow their businesses.

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