Enrollment limited; early enrollment recommended. Internet access required.
Establishing a Successful Business
Designed for business owners and decision-makers, this course dives into business models and strategies that equip companies to thrive and reach the next level of success.
What you can learn.
- Complete a competitive analysis of your business landscape
- Define and articulate your unique value and selling advantage
- Identify target audience and customer base
- Develop a strategy and business model that anticipates competition and situates your business to reap financial rewards
About this course:
The key to reducing the risks and increasing the chances of success in business is to develop a business model that delivers unique value. To accomplish this, particpants must be able to objectively analyze the competitive landscape and innovate and articulate their unique value so they can implement a strategy and anticipate the financial rewards. This course examines the essential elements of success. Designed for business owners, key executives, managers and those developing a business, the course teaches participants how to define a business model and strategy that equips their company to thrive, even in intensely competitive industries. Topics include competitive analysis, creating and defining a unique selling advantage, identifying the customer and honing a strategy. Real-world situations are used for examples of application. Participants leave with the tools to develop a business model and strategy that creates value and allows them to work on their business instead of for their business.Spring 2024 Schedule
Summer 2024 Schedule
No meeting July 3, 2024. Online instruction instead for week of July 3-9, 2024.
This hybrid section is made up of In Person, Live Online and Online instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is considered In Person for immigration purposes.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.
This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…
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