Modules, videos, links, and Interactive Summaries

The modules include

• An introduction and set of objectives
• Sections focused on the main topic
• Video clips of entrepreneurs addressing issues related to the topics
• Links to informational web sites
• Rapid Review questions at the end of each section
• Interactive Summaries to apply the information you learned to your own business or idea.

Below are samples of lesson components and directions on their use.

Objectives

Use the objectives for each lesson to focus on what you should learn. The important concepts and principles in the lesson are highlighted and set into the context of a business start-up or expansion.

Video Clips

"If you're going to do it, do something you love." Carol Young, the entrepreneurial designer who started [un]designed, makes some recommendations to prospective entrepreneurs, especially those who want to be designers. She continues by explaining that entrepreneurial design businesses usually take some time to establish a valued reputation.

The video clips present guest entrepreneurs and their real-life experiences as designers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.

Cards describe the entrepreneur, business name and location, and product type. A still photo of the entrepreneur and a description and quote from the video clip are also shown.

Clicking on the Listen icon takes you to a pop-up window with

• biographical information about the entrepreneur
• a business profile
• a link to the business' web site (if available)
• a video and audio clip

Video clips are accessed by clicking on the arrow below the photos. If you want to stop the clip, you can click on the square button next to the arrow.

To view video clips, you will need the Flash plug in on your computer. It is a free download.