This course is delivered to you as PREMIUM CONTENT in 13 separate training MODULES (with some modules having several sub-modules). These are a combination of mp3 files as AUDIO EPISODES or mp4 VIDEOS.
Each module or sub-module has been carefully created to be consumed in easy, bite-size chunks. Each module builds upon the other, and so each is delivered IN SEQUENCE to you on a weekly schedule. You will receive 2 or 3 modules per week over the course of 5 weeks to your very own, personal RSS Feed via the iTunes® application on your computer.
The following is the list and description of the course modules for both the audio and video portions.
NOTE: This does NOT include the EXTRA sample templates, spreadsheets, pdf documents, slide presentations and other value-add content that will ALSO be delivered via the same channel to your iTunes program on your computer.
Module 00 - Introduction to the course and description of each module
Module 01- Your IDEA for your business and Yourself as an Entrepreneur
- Introduction to the author
- Traits of an Entrepreneur
- Growing Industries for Your Business
- Focus on Problem-Solving
- Monetizing Your Idea
- Your Value Proposition
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls
- Checklist and Summary of module 1
Module 02- Pricing and Monetization
Module 03- the Business Plan
- Introduction to the Business Plan and concepts
- Uses and Options of a Business Plan
- Realistic Content inside a Business Plan
Additional Videos:
- Business Plan template- Introduction
- Business Model
- The Market
- Management
- Financial
- Business Plan Sample: Intro and Model
- Market and Competition
- Strategy
- Financials and summary of Business Plans
Module 04- Investor Information and Presentations
- Investor Information: an introduction
Additional videos:
- Executive Summary
- Investor Presentations: part one
- Investor Presentations: part two
Module 05- Valuation Methods and Capitalization
- Introduction to Capitalization
- Valuation - Before Capitalization
- 10 Valuation Methods (3 episodes)
- Valuation Issues and Options for your company
Module 06- Financial Forecasting and Modeling
- Financial Forecasting and Modeling
- Financial Plan: Overview, Assumptions and Summary Tab
(3 videos)
- Financial Forecast - Valuation
- Financial Plan - Rev COGS FA
- Financial Plan - P&L, Balance Sheet
- Financial Plan - Cash Flow
- Financial Plan - Variance graphs
- Watterfall Report - video walk-through
Module 07- Cash Flow and Cash Management
- Cash Management and Receivables - Introduction
- Decreasing Cash Flow - Payables
- Near term cash flow planning
- Near term cash flow walk-through
- tutorial with examples & templates in MS Excel (4 videos)
Module 08- Financial Statements and Documents and Software
- Intro to Financial Statements: Profit and Loss
- Financial Statements: Balance Sheet
- Accounting Software: Selection and recommendations
- Additional Financial Documents: Waterfall and Dashboard
- Financial Reports: a walk-through
Module 09- Venture Capital and its Process
- Introduction to Venture Capital
- VC Money: the VC Funding Process
- Finding VC Capital: what to avoid
- Finding VC Capital: Realistic Experiences
- Finding VC Capital: Networking
- Finding VC Capital: Online Resources
- The VC Process and Summary
Additional video:
- VC Process Flowchart: a walk-through
Module 10- Angel Investors and their Process
- Introduction to Angel Investors
- Angel Investor Profile
- Materials needed for Angel Investors
- the Angel Investor Process
- Private Placement Memos
- Finding Angel Investors- difference from VC
- Angel Groups
- Angel Investor summary and course review
- Angel Process video walk-through
Module 11- Term Sheets
- Introduction to the Term Sheet
- Sample Term Sheet discussions (6 separate episodes)
Module 12- Exit Strategies
- Exit Strategy: an introduction
- Questions to ask yourself about your company
- The IPO (Initial Public Offering)
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Management Buy-Out
- Secondary Market
- Hybrids
- Summary and Review of your Strategies
- Course Summary and Wrap-up
Module 13- BONUS: Personal Budgeting and Bad Debt Reserves
Additional BONUS videos:
- Personal Budgeting template: walk-through
- Bad Debt Reserves: walk-through
Module 14- BONUS:
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE CONTROLS AND SEPARATION OF DUTIES
