$220

for 12 classes

Entrepreneur: Starting Your Business, Developing a Plan of Action Over 12 Weeks

New class

Ages 13-18

Live Group Course

A 12-week class where teens create a complete business plan and gain skills to launch their entrepreneurial dreams!

Amy Maruska, M.Ed

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(239 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 12 weeks

3-12 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

12 live meetings

6 in-class hours

Projects

1-2 hours per week. Students will work on their business idea each week, with weekly activities to build their launch plan.

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

Start Your Dream Business: A Fun, Hands-On Entrepreneur Class!

Are you ready to turn your big ideas into reality? Join us for a 12-week online class where YOU take the lead in creating your own business! This isn’t just another boring class—it’s an exciting, interactive journey into the world of entrepreneurship. From brainstorming your business idea to designing your logo, pricing your products, and launching your dream, you’ll gain all the skills you need to succeed.

With fun activities, real-world tips, and the chance to present your business plan to a supportive group, you’ll walk away with a complete plan and the confidence to make it happen. Whether you want to sell something cool, offer a service, or build the next big brand, this class will help you get there. Ready to start your journey? Let’s make your entrepreneurial dreams come true! 🚀

Learning Goals

Students will develop a complete and actionable business plan, including a unique business idea, branding, financial strategy, marketing plan, and launch timeline, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to start their own business.

Syllabus

12 Lessons

over 12 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

 Objective: Understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, traits of successful entrepreneurs, and the benefits and challenges of running a business.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Identifying Business Opportunities

 Objective: Learn how to identify gaps in the market, align business ideas with personal passions, and evaluate customer needs.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Understanding Your Target Market

 Objective: Define target market demographics and psychographics, and learn how to conduct basic market research.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Building a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

 Objective: Develop a clear and compelling USP that communicates the unique value of the business.

30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

Notebook to write ideas and pen/pencil.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Amy Maruska, M.Ed

Joined May, 2020

4.9

239reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University

I have 19 years of classroom teaching as a licensed teacher. I have a Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education. I also have a Graduate Certification in Online Teaching and Learning with several courses in Information and Communication Technology. I run a brick and mortar business in my community.