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YALIEntrepreneurs
Create. Innovate. Prosper.

Entrepreneurship is defined as the capacity and the willingness to develop, organize, and manage a business venture in spite of the risks in order to make a profit. Entrepreneurs have a unique ability to harness creativity and innovation to produce a profit.

With more than 25% of the world’s workforce projected to live in sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, it’s imperative that young African leaders continue to create economic opportunities for themselves and for generations to come.

Maybe, from childhood, you’ve dreamed of the day you’d own your business, maybe you’ve never considered it. Maybe you’re looking for a way to make money and change your community. Each person’s journey to entrepreneurship looks different—but there’s one thing all successful entrepreneurs have in common: determination.

YALIEntrepreneurs is an initiative to help you take your business venture from an idea to a reality. If you’re determined to create, innovate, and prosper, then get started with the YALIEntrepreneurs resources below.

Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs Facilitation Guide

This YALILearns Guide gives you actionable exercises to teach others the course lessons.

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Brand Better Workbook

Apply the knowledge from the YALI Network course to take your business to the next level!

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Featured Online Course

Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

This three-part course will discuss practical ways entrepreneurs can develop and maximize marketing for their online businesses. It will cover such topics as personal branding, best practices for website design, keys to developing a digital marketing strategy, and ways to maximize online marketing using available tools like social media and search engines.
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Fundamentals of Responsible Leadership for Entrepreneurs YALI Network Course

Responsible business practices and business ethics are inseparable from good leadership and success on the entrepreneurial journey. Take this course to strengthen your business ethics skills and receive actionable ways to maintain transparency in your business.

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"Pitching Your Business Idea" Workbook

YALIEntrepreneurs “Pitching Your Business Idea” Workbook is designed to help you craft a compelling business pitch. Download the workbook today and get started on your personal business pitch.

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Perfecting Your Pitch Part One :

Telling Your Entrepreneurial Story
In part one of the Perfecting Your Pitch video vignettes, Nick Chagin will discuss how entrepreneurs need to take advantage of opportunities to share their ideas with others. That starts with developing a compelling pitch.

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Perfecting Your Pitch Part Two :

What is a Pitch?
In section two, Nick Chagin defines a pitch and explains the differences between a formal pitch and an “elevator” pitch.

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Perfecting Your Pitch Part Three :

The Importance of Persuasive Language
For part three, Nick Chagin explains why persuasive language, good word choice and confidence are essential to delivering a compelling pitch.

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Perfecting Your Pitch Part Four :

Telling Your Story Visually
Throughout this section of Perfecting Your Pitch, Nick Chagin takes a look at why slides and other visuals can help you create a more professional pitch and convey the brand identity you want to establish.

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Perfecting Your Pitch Part Five :

Understanding Your Audience
For the final video in the Perfecting Your Pitch series, Nick Chagin explains why tailoring your pitch to a specific audience is essential.

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The "Do's and Don'ts of Workplace Culture"

The "Do's and Don'ts of Workplace Culture"

Use this handy infgraphic to create a healthy workplace culture for your business.

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Hiring Red Flags Quiz

Do you know all of the recruitment red flags? Avoid the pitfalls of costly mistakes with the YALIEntrepreneurs Hiring Red Flags Quiz.

 

Test Your Skills

The YALIEntrepreneurs Workbooks below are designed to give practical and step-by-step instructions on how to write a business plan, develop a pitch, refine your financial literacy skills, and find your inner entrepreneur.

 

“Finding Your Inner Entrepreneur” Workbook

YALIEntrepreneurs “Finding Your Inner Entrepreneur” Workbook  focuses on helping you to uncover your inner entrepreneur by identifying solutions, skills, and interests worth pursuing. Download the workbook and get start refining your business idea today.

 

“Writing Your Business Plan” Workbook

YALIEntrepreneurs “Writing Your Business Plan” Workbook is a step-by-step guide on how to write a strategic business plan. Download the workbook today and get started laying the foundation for your business venture.

“Money Management” Workbook

The YALIEntrepreneurs “Money Management” Workbook is designed to help you learn about budgeting, saving, financial goal setting, and how to apply them to your personal finances.

Educate Your Community

You can organize a YALILearns session, using one of the YALI Network Online Courses or Video Vignettes, to educate your community on entrepreneurship. Visit the YALILearns site at yali.state.gov/learns for a full list of entrepreneurship courses, videos, and facilitation guides to get started

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