SparkStarter
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About the SparkStarter Programme
SparkStarter has the following outcomes
- Improved ability to identify potential income streams in their community
- Improved ability to map out and implement a basic income generating activity
SparkStarter consists of the following topics:
- Overview of SparkStarter
- Business basics
- Entrepreneurial skills
- What is design thinking?
- The five action steps of design thinking
- Design thinking and customer empathy
- Defining
- Ideation
- Developing a business idea prototype
- Developing a business plan for the prototype
After completing SparkStarter, learners will be able to:
- Explain what a business is
- Describe reasons for business failure and success
- Understand the content and purpose of a business plan
- Explain what entrepreneurship is
- Identify opportunities in their context for entrepreneurship
- Use design thinking process and tools to identify possible business opportunities
- Assess possible business opportunities for likelihood of success
- Select a business opportunity for prototyping and testing
- Develop a business plan for the prototype business idea
INTERNAL TESTING STAGE
SparkStarter Resources
Here is a list of links to templates, guides and tools that will support you in your journey of exploring income generation activities.
Additional Skills Development
- NYDA Entrepreneurship Development Programme
- NYDA Business Management Training
- Urban farming online training course (free)
- Atingi (free courses)
- The StartUp Tribe (free and paid courses)
Tools and Templates
Additional Support