The course for agricultural entrepreneurs is aimed at those individuals who have started or are thinking about starting an agricultural based venture that is not tied to large scale, commodity-style production. The materials are specifically designed for the individual who is searching for innovative ideas and enhanced marketing opportunities in the area of agriculture. This 10-session course is delivered over a 12-week period.

 

 

NxLeveL® for Business Start-ups, a 10-session, 30-hour course, addresses those questions every entrepreneur needs to answer before starting a business venture. Participants develop a start-up business plan during the course to test the feasibility of their business concept and to act as the blueprint for their start-up venture.  It's been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds. For this reason, participants develop a comprehensive business plan during the course to act as the road map for future growth.

 

NxLeveL® for Entrepreneurs, also referred to as the "Existing Business Course", is a 12-session, 36-hour course designed for entrepreneurs who want to expand an existing business and need the skills to make it grow.  Participants develop a comprehensive strategic plan during the course to act as the road map for future growth.

 

 

 

NxLeveL® is pleased to announce its newly revised resource for community and government leaders, incubator managers, and those interested in kitchen incubators. NxLeveL® has created a complete "how-to" Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen Manual that is a must read for any group or individual contemplating starting a community resource of this type. Establishing a Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen, details the planning, design and budgetary considerations for developing an FDA approved, multi-tenant commercial kitchen.

 

Going Green, NxleveL® Guide to Environmental Solutions is a one session, 4 hour class designed to aid entrepreneurs in "green" decision making. This class focuses on providing practical, business-friendly knowledge and competence in environmental problems and solutions. Students develop a NxLeveL® Green Action Plan that guides their efforts in transforming their companies into environmentally friendly companies. 

 

 

The goal of this small business curriculum is to explore the ability to achieve self-sufficiency through self-employment.

 

 

 

 

Money Matters, NxleveL® Guide to Money Management is a one session, 4 hour class designed to aid entrepreneurs in solvent financial decision making. This class focuses on providing practical solutions to money management. Students develop a NxLeveL®  Action Plan that guides their efforts in transforming their companies by setting financial goals and addressing credit challenges. 

 

 

NxLeveL® Signage can be used as a stand-alone session or added to an existing class as an extra session. NxLeveL® Signage Introduces the ABCs of signage (attracting new customers, branding the business, and creating impulse sales) and relates these issues to the applicable sections of the busines plan.  

 

 

 

The youth entrepreneurial materials were conceived, designed, and written with enterprising youth in mind. The text was designed to complement classwork and serve as a reference book as young entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. This 11-chapter curriculum can be presented in a variety of configurations including, 13-modules or traditional classroom, after school, and camp settings.