COLLEGE SUMMER ACTIVITIES

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Review, Consider, Log

STEPS 13-16

VOYAGE VII

Entrepreneurs

EXPLORING CAREER PATHWAYS

Pathway 4

Entrepreneurs - Pathway 4 - College Summer Activities - STEP #13

Shark Tank Audition

8 Key Tips For A Great Shark Tank Pitch

When you pitch your business idea, be prepared to swim with the Sharks!

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Omar Seeks Investors

College, clubs, and networking groups gave Omar a tremendous edge with developing his SEEall Eyewear product idea. Now he needs an investor. He heard Shark Tank was doing an open call for entrepreneurs at a networking event to do a booth pitch to get an audition. Omar has done his research, prepared his pitch, and created a presentation. The date is approaching, so he is working hard to be ready.

In this step:

Review the requirements on How To Get On Shark Tank.
Learn more about the Sharks
Read the article on How to Pitch Your Product to the Sharks on Shark Tank?
Check out the overview of 8 Key Tips. What two tips do you think are most crucial? Why?
If you had a good business idea, would you audition for Shark Tank? Explain why?

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Step 13

Entrepreneurs - Pathway 4 - College Summer Activities- STEP #14

Business Speak

Home for the summer, Omar decided to take a Business Communications Course to up his game and better prepare him for his business pitch to the Sharks. By incorporating the class's insights, Omar feels ready to get the support and funding his business needs to grow.

In this step:

Watch the video TED's Secret to Great Public Speaking. What are the four main points by Chris Anderson?
Explore the 10 Tips for Public Speaking by Harvard Professional Development. What two tips would you recommend?
Review Hofstra's Professional Development Business Communications courses.
What other continuing education course(s) do you think would be helpful to Omar. Explain why?

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TED's Secret to Great Public Speaking

Focus on one major idea.
Give people a reason to care.
Build your idea with familiar concepts.
Make your idea worth sharing.

Step 14

Entrepreneurs - Pathway 4 - College Summer Activities- STEP #15

Part-Time Job

Earning and Learning

Maddie has been a very busy entrepreneur this summer!

Several pop-up bakeries, a part-time job baking and decorating cakes at her local Whole Foods, and continuing online classes in baking, packaging, and creating a business plan. Maddie is gearing up to open her bakery after college.

In this step:

Explore Long Island Score Small Business Workshops. Which program(s) would you recommend for Maddie? Why?
Check out BPlans free How To Start A Bakery: The Ultimate Guide for Bakers. Please explain how this guide could help Maddie reach her goals.
Read the article Find the Best Location for a New Bakery by BakingBusiness.com. Do you think this site is a good resource for Maddie? Share two key insights you discovered in the article or site.

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Step 15

Online Business

After extensive research, planning, and financial considerations, Maddie decides to start an online bakery.

Maddie wasn't quite ready for the undertaking of opening a brick-and-mortar store. The online store would keep it simple, keep costs down, and keep her business flexible. She determines a name and creates an easy-to-navigate online store. She promotes it at pop-up events, on social media, and her video channel. Now, the orders are rolling in! So, Let there be cookies!

In this step:

Read article 1: How to Start An Online Bakery. What two points recommended would benefit Maddie in her new business venture?
Read article 2: How to Start An Online Bakery Business. What are two additional bits of advice?
Do you think Maddie made an intelligent decision? Explain your thoughts.