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34Programme:STARTING MY OWN SMALL BUSINESSBeneficiaries:Duration:Profile:Non-formal learners of all ages and educational backgroundsFlexible. As appropriate to the group of learners. Each unit maybe discussed for at least 1 hour.Programme to be moderated by a facilitator. Instruction and interactive sessionsto be conducted together.Rationale:To help learners to become aware of their own knowledge and skills and to develop the acumen to considerentrepreneurship a viable career choice.General objectives:1. Know one’s own knowledge, skills, aptitudes and values.2. Understand elementary business dynamics.3. Know how to manage a small business.4. Know how to translate a commercial idea into a business plan.5. Know how ICT can be used in a small business.
35Unit Specific learning outcomes Activities ResourcesGENERAL OBJECTIVE 1: KNOW ONE’S OWN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, APTITUDES AND VALUES1. Learning together 1.1 Know how the participant will benefitfrom the programme.1.2 Interact effectively with other participantsand the facilitator.1.3 Develop an interest in knowing aboutand creating a small business.1.4 Be aware that the participants haveuseful knowledge and experience tocontribute.2. My entrepreneurial skills 2.1 Be aware of the groups of skills requiredfor entrepreneurship.2.2 Know which of these skills they possess.2.3 Be able to communicate how theyhave used these skills.3. My ideas for small business 3.1 Know how to identify need in thecommunity.3.2 Be able to deduce how to cater to thatneed.3.3 Be able to translate the above conceptinto a practical business idea.1A. Self-introductions.1B. Establish ground rules.1C. Discuss previously acquired experiences.1D. Discuss what participants understandby ‘small business’.2A. Identify different groups of skills.2B. Discuss each individual’s skills andhow they use them.3A. Discuss needs in the community.3B. Generate ideas on catering to thatneed.3C. Form small groups to translate theabove ideas into practical businessconcepts.Facilitator’s guide and participant’s workbook.Flipchart/chalkboard.Facilitator’s guide and participant’s workbook.Flipchart/chalkboard.Facilitator’s guide and participant’s workbook.Flipchart/chalkboard.
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