Training Program

		The Entrepreneurial Training Program was developed after a thorough research was conducted on several other successful programs in both developed and developing countries, then adapted for the perceived needs of the local market. This program is designed for individuals who desire to develop entrepreneurial skills in order to successfully start their own small businesses.

Introduction to Small Businesses

Introduction to Accounting & Book-Keeping

Starting a Small Business

Financing Small Businesses

Private Enterprise System

Organization & Management of Small Businesses

Pricing and Marketing

Legal & Fiscal responsibilities

At the end of phase 1, and during the one-week period between phase I & II, trainees will be given special assignments concerning their planned startups’ business plans.

Use of Computers in Small Businesses

Introduction to the Internet and E-mail

Developing a Business Plan

Business Ethics & Environmental Responsibilities

Success and Failure of Small Businesses

Trainees are required to submit their business plans within three to four weeks from the end of phase II.


	Underprivileged youth who are 20-35 years of age and are entrepreneurially inclined Holders of the Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalent (BT or TS) Have a fair command of English Unable to raise the financing for their business startups from banks, family members or other sources Computer literate Have a sound business proposition