ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP FOR YOUTHS

Kindly find below the details of a workshop coming up for youths who intend on starting their own business. The workshop is free.

Leaders of Tomorrow Initiative (LOTI) in Collaboration with Piston and Fusion Presents
Harnessing Talents for Creation of Sustainable Start-Up Businesses

A 1 day workshop geared towards developing the entrepreneurship abilities of Nigerian youth

For whom: This one day workshop is designed for young talented individuals who intend on starting up their own businesses. The workshop will impart knowledge from diverse business disciplines spanning through concept/idea creation to closing the deal with the first client.

Benefits:
? Inspire participants to become self starters
? Equip participants with hands-on skills to run a chain of businesses
? Exposure to business best practices and modern trends
? How to convert ideas into businesses
? Improve participants’ communication (both written and oral)

Session will cover:

Entrepreneurial Basics
• Prospecting for business ideas
• Steps in starting a business
• Partnership and your business
• Sourcing for funds for start up businesses
• Start ups in Nigeria

Business Communication
• Business Plan Vs. Business Case
• Proposal Writing
• Formal Presentations
• Public speaking

Business Tools
• Business Plan Pro
• Microsoft Office Tools

Business Behaviour, Ethics and Professional Conduct

Workshop Information
Date: 26th November, 2010.

What is included?
• Trainee’s Manual
• Certificate of Participation for all attendees
• Tea Break
• Business Tools (software)

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
The Programme is open to all young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 28 years. All participants should note that the programme is absolutely free and no charge or fee will be paid for the workshop.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Submit a one page article on:
1. How to eradicate cybercrime (Yahoo-Yahoo) in Nigeria. OR
2. How to reduce unemployment in Nigeria with emphasis on the Youth.

SUBMISSION DATE

All entries should be received on or before Monday 22nd November 2010. Entries should include name and active phone numbers of participants.
Shortlisted participants will be notified on Tuesday 22nd November 2010.

MODE OF ENTRY
Your article should be sent as a one page Microsoft Word attachment to [email protected]

Kindly note venue of the workshop will be communicated to shortlisted participants.