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Is Start Your Business program
course being conducted outside Mumbai? |
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The SYB Program is an on-campus
program, conducted at SPJIMR, Andheri (W), Mumbai. |
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| 2. |
What is meant by 17 weekends Start your Business Program? |
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See Program Duration
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| 3. |
Who will benefit from such program for entrepreneurs? |
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The Program serves potential entrepreneurs
with a business idea that they are keen to convert into a sustainable
business venture.
The Program is aimed at working executives,
practicing professionals, next Generation family business members,
graduates with business ideas, ex-servicemen and even qualified
homemakers -- who are keen to start their own venture.
Entrepreneurs in the early stages of setting
up their venture will also find this program very useful.
The SYB program can also help corporate
executives indentified for setting up new ventures internally.
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Would
the program help me if I have not firmed up on business idea? |
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It is possible you may have two or
three business ideas, initially. The Start Your Business Program will
enable you to select the one business idea which offers the greatest
opportunity for you, and convert it into a marketable product or service.
The Program is customized to transform your product/service into a
scalable new business venture. |
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Would
the course help me in getting funding for my new business venture? |
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Yes, you would be exposed to investors,
Venture Capitalists and Financial executives from banks and other
financial institution who would spend quality time with you, to share
with you their perspectives. More importantly, you would realize along
the way that, money, as normally assumed, is not the key success factor
for any business, and a small amount can go a long way at the Start-up
stage. |
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| 6. |
I have started my business. Will this course teach me how to manage
and grow it? |
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Yes, very much the program helps the start up business too. In
running your own business, you must have felt the lack of management
skills e.g. in cashflow, marketing, etc. that have come in the way
of your achieving profitable growth. This Program provides you the
knowledge, skills and attitude for managing a growing Start-up,
the mentoring to handle real life problems, and access to the entrepreneurial
network.
See course contents
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| 7. |
Since I do not stay in Mumbai, would I be provided accommodation for
the weekends? |
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We can provide hostel accommodation,
subject to availability. |
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| 8. |
Do I get a certificate for Start your Business program?
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Yes, you would be awarded a Certificate
of Participation. |
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| 9. |
Would
study material be provided for the program? |
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Yes, every module has study material
either as supporting material, reference material, or additional readings,
apart from the class exercises and take home presentations from the
faculty. |
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What
about NDA (Non-disclosure Agreement)? |
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SPJIMR has been founded by Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan, among India's pioneering cultural and educational institute.
The faculty is very conscious of abiding by the values of the institution.
Among participants, the strong bonding developed eliminates the need
for NDA. |
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| 11. |
Are
17 weekends not too less a time period to equip one with the knowledge
of starting a business? |
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Our experience of 4 batches indicates
this is the optimal duration. Participants too, generally feel so. |
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| 12. |
I would like to know the following if industry placement
is provided? |
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Since the course is all about starting
your own business, there is no question of a placement. The course
however provide exposure to professionals like entrepreneurs, VCs,
bankers and other professionals. |
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| 13. |
Can you explain or guide me how
SYB programme can help me in achieving my goal? |
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The purpose of the program is to
enable you to create a sustainable business that generates profitable
growth. The course also helps you to prepare the business plan for
your enterprise and present the plan before successful entrepreneurs
and investors.
Besides, you network with a batch of budding entrepreneurs like yourself
and also with service providers, entrepreneurs, mentors and VCs during
the program. |
