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Nigel Lockett
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.
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High quality video content with clear explanations.
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Logical progression of topics and well-organized materials.
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Appears to favor Leeds University over other institutions.
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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.
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Introduces the concept of the lean startup, which method for developing and testing new products and services with a minimum of waste. It valuable read for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to learn how to be more efficient and effective in their business planning.
Explores the phenomenon of disruptive innovation, which is when a new technology or product disrupts the market and causes established companies to fail. It must-read for business owners who want to understand how to stay ahead of the competition and avoid being disrupted.
Provides a framework for developing good business strategies. It explains the difference between good and bad strategies, and it offers practical advice on how to develop a strategy that will help your business succeed.
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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.
Provides a simplified approach to business planning. It shows you how to create a one-page business plan that will help you to focus on your key goals and objectives.
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.
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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.
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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.
Provides advice on how to build a successful business. It covers a wide range of topics, from fundraising to managing employees, and it includes insights from Ben Horowitz's own experience as a successful entrepreneur.
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