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GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIPThinking Entrepreneurially
New River Community and Technical College
Getting Started!o Who am I?o What is it?
Small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Small businesses are 52% home-based and 2% franchises.
U.S. Small Business Administration
On average, small business owners work 52 hours per week.
Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index
42% of entrepreneurs say they launched their first venture during childhood.
Northeastern University’s School of Technological Entrepreneurship
Knowledge & Skills
Attitude
Known to Others
Unknown to Others
Are entrepreneurs born or made?
Passion
Creativity
Foresight
Persistence
Self-confidence Open
Mind
Humility
Communication Skills
Good Health
High Energy
Who are you??
RisksFailureLoss of Money
Long HoursFamily
Problems
Rewards
Independence
MoneySelf-
realizationFun
Strategies for Success!
Next Step?
MARKETING
GENERAL INFOFor Credit
Meeting Times/DaysCourse Description
OBJECTIVES
• Show ways to make a business green and sustainable and effectively communicate the green benefits to the consumer• Open a new business in WV• Locate green building materials and identify ways to save energy and resources in their own business
OBJECTIVES
• Write and update a comprehensive business plan, including business goals and objectives, a marketing plan, customer service plan, green action plan and financial statements• Write job descriptions, advertise and interview applicants• Create an online presence utilizing social media as a green alternative• Create a list of financial tasks and a frequency calendar
TEXTBOOKSGreen Entrepreneurship
Question/Answer Sessions
Travel Off-Site
Guest Speakers Online
Forum
Hands-On Demonstrations
Lectures
Individual Projects
Small Group Work
