Overview
This curriculum is designed to teach the basics of entrepreneurship through actually creating a micro business over the course of a semester. Not only will students learn the basics of starting a small business, they will also have the opportunity to learn what the Bible has to say about financial stewardship, business ethics, and work ethic.
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Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business. It’s a mindset that can be applied to any pursuit in life. The goal of the curriculum is that students will be able to tangibly see how you can break down an otherwise complex pursuit into approachable pieces and build confidence through daily progress towards a goal. Additionally, the hope is that students will be more equipped with Biblical truths in regards to finances, drive, and stewardship that they will be able to carry with them regardless of their ultimate career path.
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Entrepreneurship is a broad topic, but the intention of this course is to learn enough of the basics to be able to start their first micro business. As such, the curriculum has been split into six core modules (assuming a 15-week semester) that are the building blocks for entrepreneurship.Â
Introducing the Curriculum
Co-founders Charlie Gasmire and David Grubbs present the Boss Club High School Introduction to Entrepreneurship Curriciulum
Course Curriculum
- Chapter One Overview
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (2:54)
- Spotlight: Noah's Power Washing (4:02)
- Lesson 2: Products and Service Businesses
- Lesson 3: Ways to Come Up With Your Business Idea (7:08)
- Lesson 4: Refining Your Business Idea (5:22)
- Lesson 5: Selecting a Business Model (5:08)
- Lesson 6: The Alphabet Test (4:31)
- Lesson 7: Vetting Your Business
- Lesson 8: Competition (9:10)
- Lesson 9: Competitive Positioning (8:39)
- Lesson 10: Presenting Your Business Idea to Class
- Chapter One: Why This Matters
- Chapter One: Spiritual Application #1 (2:35)
- Chapter One: Spiritual Application #2 (4:47)
- Chapter One: Spiritual Application #3 (10:35)
- Chapter One: Resources and Activities (72:23)
- Chapter Two Overview
- Chapter Two: Getting Started by Designing Your Business
- Lesson 1: Step 1 - Defining your Product or Service (8:53)
- Lesson 2: Step 2 - Determine Costs (9:38)
- Lesson 3: Step 3 - Determine Selling Price (17:03)
- Lesson 4: Step 4 - Calculate Profit
- Lesson 5: Naming Your Business (12:30)
- Lesson 6: Creating a Logo (29:13)
- Lesson 7: The Psychology of Colors (5:07)
- Lesson 8: Developing a Short Pitch
- Lesson 9: Preparing to Launch Your Business & Minimum Viable Product (MVP) (6:06)
- Lesson 10: Customer Communication (7:46)
- Lesson 11: Big Bear Case Study (10:16)
- Chapter Two: Why This Matters
- Chapter Two: Spiritual Application #1 (7:53)
- Chapter Two: Spiritual Application #2 (3:41)
- Chapter Two: Resources and Activities (100:19)
- Chapter Three Overview
- Chapter Three: Introduction Video (4:09)
- Lesson 1: Building a Sales Pitch (2:51)
- Lesson 2: Elements of a Convincing Pitch (12:39)
- Lesson 3: Incorporating Convincing Elements Into Your Pitch (3:39)
- Lesson 4: Business Email Address
- Lesson 5: Business Websites
- Lesson 6: Copywriting Basics for Your Business Website
- Lesson 7: Ten Commandments of Social Media (9:30)
- Lesson 8: Power of Small Wins (6:15)
- Lesson 9: Sales Project Overview and Step 1: Building a Lead List (5:24)
- Lesson 10: Sales Project Step 2: Creating a Flyer (6:55)
- Lesson 11: Sales Project Step 3: Creating a Process for Follow Ups (4:10)
- Chapter Three: Why This Matters
- Chapter Three: Spiritual Application #1 (7:04)
- Chapter Three: Spiritual Application #2 (5:38)
- Chapter Three: Spiritual Application #3 (13:04)
- Chapter Three: Spiritual Application #4 (4:50)
- Chapter Three: Resources and Activities (141:49)
- Chapter Four Overview
- Lesson 1: How to Grow: More, Better, New (7:25)
- Lesson 2: Sales Funnel and Conversion Rate (7:48)
- Lesson 3: Cost per Acquisition (CPA) (6:22)
- Lesson 4: Income Statement Basics (4:27)
- Lesson 5: Suggested Reports (10:10)
- Lesson 6: Trusting Your Instruments (9:32)
- Chapter Four: Why This Matters
- Chapter Four: Spiritual Application #1 (7:01)
- Chapter Four: Spiritual Application #2 (2:44)
- Chapter Four: Spiritual Application #3 (6:58)
- Chapter Four: Resources and Activities (21:20)
- Chapter Five Overview
- Lesson 1: Creating a Profit Plan and Business Intentions (7:12)
- Lesson 2: Having a Buffer (16:27)
- Lesson 3: The Importance of Giving Back (8:24)
- Lesson 4: Practical Ways to Give Back (8:50)
- Lesson 5: How Your Business Will Help Others
- Lesson 6: Intro to Legal Considerations (6:41)
- Lesson 7: Intro to Tax Considerations (4:15)
- Lesson 8: Final Project (4:38)
- Lesson 9: National Pitch Competition (9:12)
- Fall 2023 National Pitch Competition Winner: Boat Buffers (2:55)
- Spring 2024: National Pitch Competition Winner: Carefree Clipart (2:31)
- Lesson 10: Video Basics (10:58)
- Lesson 11: Intermediate Video Tips (17:50)
- Lesson 12: Confidence When Pitching Your Business (6:51)
- Chapter Five: Why This Matters
- Chapter Five: Spiritual Application #1 (6:46)
- Chapter Five: Spiritual Application #2 (3:22)
- Chapter Five: Spiritual Application #3 (4:03)
- Chapter Five: Spiritual Application #4 (6:15)
- Chapter Five: Resources and Activities (60:43)