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    #YearofHope2021

    Do you have an amazing business idea which makes you excited, but you were not able to execute it uptill now? OR you did tried but it failed!

    Aaghaz (“the start!”) is Pakistan’s first mentorship driven business bootstrap training program which will helps you to convert your business idea into functional business. Aaghaz trains you in the mandatory business concepts which can be applied to any kind of traditional or technology-based business. You can also opt for continuous mentorship even after attending the training.

    Aaghaz is divided into three segments. The first segment of this program will help you to get into the entrepreneurial mindset and will break some of your myths regarding doing business. This is to prepare you mentally for the challenges ahead which you will have to face as entrepreneur. The second segment is relatively more intense and is run by using “Visual Business Bootstrap Toolkit – a visual tool for startups. The concepts of social learning are practically implemented in this program when you will learn, review and improve using peer feedback. You will also be provided with external mentors to provide with more individual guidance. The third segment prepares you pitch your business to perspective investors. You will be able to enjoy curated videos, listen to guest speakers, have some fun in the group activities and for sure make some new friends to keep.

    Day-1 : Get into the Bootstrap Mindset

    Activity A: Know and introduce each other
    You have two minutes to introduce yourself to your partner and then your partner introduces you to the entire group.

    a. Who are you?
    b. Why do you want to start your business?

    c. What’s your business idea

    Transform into Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Your myths and beliefs about doing business will be challenged and transformed in this high energy and engaging segment. You will be offered fresh perspective to bring out the best in you and get your started with your business.

    Activity B: Dump Your Brain

    Participants will use the blank chart to dump everything you have in your mind regarding your business. No guidance will be provided to you in doing that, write everything you have in your mind and then present in 2 minutes in group discussion.

    Basics of Money Management

    a. Basics of cost accounting b. The accounting equation c. Cash flow statement
    d. Profit and loss statement

    Activity C: Price Your Product/Service

    The participants will be challenged to calculate the underlying fixed / variable costs of their business and then come up with the selling price for their product /service.

    Legal Obligations and Protecting Your Business in Pakistan

    You will be provided with basics of company registrations with SECP, Choosing and securing your business name, registration with FBR, Trademark registration and Chamber of Commerce etc.

    Day-2: Bootstrap Your Business

    The Visual Business Bootstrap ToolkitTM

    a. Detailed introduction of Visual Business Bootstrap Toolkit TM and associated concepts b. Step-1: Qualify the opportunity / business idea
    c. Step-2: Develop your core leadership team
    d. Step-3: Define the Minimum Viable Product / Service

    e. Group Review Activity: Group members will review each other’s and provide their feedback. Afterwards Muhammad Ali will also review individually

    f. Step-4: Define bootstrap business canvas for ten customers g. Step-5: Define action plan

    Find and Sell to your First 10 Customers

    a- Document your assumptions
    b- Prepare MVP and final retail price for your product / service c- Identify first ten perspective customers
    d- Contact them and try to sell them
    e- Revisit Visual Business Bootstrap Toolkit
    f- Prepare your pitch deck
    g- Present to perspective investors
    h- Mentor Presentation and Feedback Session

    Muhammad Ali Inayat is an Entrepreneur, CEO of Kinverg, a global technology firm and founder of Startup TV with mission to Enable individuals and businesses to achieve their goals by helping them to take “action”.

    He doesn’t believe in change, rather he advocates “transformation”. He has directly influenced and positively impacted the lives of thousands of people from different geographical origins.

    Muhammad Ali  is a sought-after public speaker and business coach. Over the past decade, he has delivered over 18,000 hours of training and coaching interventions to a diverse audience representing corporate, Government and not for profit. He is regularly invited to speak at conferences, workshops and youth events. Muhammad Ali Inayat has mentored hundreds of startups on different regional and international platforms. He has designed a unique business coaching video series Aaghaz (meaning “the beginning”) covering all key business management concepts, tools, and strategies. Being global trainer and consultant, Muhammad has trained people from diverse cultures and nationalities. This has given him tremendous exposure to learn and adapt to different learning styles and behaviors.

    FEE AND DISCOUNTS

    29-30 Mar 2021 Islamabad Face-Face Training Session : 35,000 PKR

    15-30 Mar 2021 Live Online Instructor Lead Training Session: 25,000 PKR

    Per participants covering following costs:

    a- Your personal copy of “The Visual Business Bootstrap ToolkitTM”

    b- Meals and refreshments

    c- Course certificate

    How to Make Payment (Note: Seats are limited to 20 for both sessions and filled on first come first serve basis once the payment is validated. Whatsapp copy of payment receipt on 03344362100)

    Please remit by Online Transfer to following bank account and share the receipt on 03344362100 for payment confirmation.

    Account Title: KINVERG
    Bank Name and Address: Habib Bank Limited, C-Block Model Town, Bank Square Market, Lahore Pakistan
    IBAN# PK71 HABB 0005457901143903
    Account# 0545-7901143903
    Swift Code: HABBPKKA
    NTN: 3086014-8

    DISCOUNTS

    • 10% discount for COVID-19 front line workers (doctors, medical officers and nurses)
    • 10% discount for people who lost their job due to COVID-19 and currently jobless
    • 10% discount for university students and faculty members
    Overview

    #YearofHope2021

    Do you have an amazing business idea which makes you excited, but you were not able to execute it uptill now? OR you did tried but it failed!

    Aaghaz (“the start!”) is Pakistan’s first mentorship driven business bootstrap training program which will helps you to convert your business idea into functional business. Aaghaz trains you in the mandatory business concepts which can be applied to any kind of traditional or technology-based business. You can also opt for continuous mentorship even after attending the training.

    Aaghaz is divided into three segments. The first segment of this program will help you to get into the entrepreneurial mindset and will break some of your myths regarding doing business. This is to prepare you mentally for the challenges ahead which you will have to face as entrepreneur. The second segment is relatively more intense and is run by using “Visual Business Bootstrap Toolkit – a visual tool for startups. The concepts of social learning are practically implemented in this program when you will learn, review and improve using peer feedback. You will also be provided with external mentors to provide with more individual guidance. The third segment prepares you pitch your business to perspective investors. You will be able to enjoy curated videos, listen to guest speakers, have some fun in the group activities and for sure make some new friends to keep.

    Course Outline

    Day-1 : Get into the Bootstrap Mindset

    Activity A: Know and introduce each other
    You have two minutes to introduce yourself to your partner and then your partner introduces you to the entire group.

    a. Who are you?
    b. Why do you want to start your business?

    c. What’s your business idea

    Transform into Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Your myths and beliefs about doing business will be challenged and transformed in this high energy and engaging segment. You will be offered fresh perspective to bring out the best in you and get your started with your business.

    Activity B: Dump Your Brain

    Participants will use the blank chart to dump everything you have in your mind regarding your business. No guidance will be provided to you in doing that, write everything you have in your mind and then present in 2 minutes in group discussion.

    Basics of Money Management

    a. Basics of cost accounting b. The accounting equation c. Cash flow statement
    d. Profit and loss statement

    Activity C: Price Your Product/Service

    The participants will be challenged to calculate the underlying fixed / variable costs of their business and then come up with the selling price for their product /service.

    Legal Obligations and Protecting Your Business in Pakistan

    You will be provided with basics of company registrations with SECP, Choosing and securing your business name, registration with FBR, Trademark registration and Chamber of Commerce etc.

    Day-2: Bootstrap Your Business

    The Visual Business Bootstrap ToolkitTM

    a. Detailed introduction of Visual Business Bootstrap Toolkit TM and associated concepts b. Step-1: Qualify the opportunity / business idea
    c. Step-2: Develop your core leadership team
    d. Step-3: Define the Minimum Viable Product / Service

    e. Group Review Activity: Group members will review each other’s and provide their feedback. Afterwards Muhammad Ali will also review individually

    f. Step-4: Define bootstrap business canvas for ten customers g. Step-5: Define action plan

    Find and Sell to your First 10 Customers

    a- Document your assumptions
    b- Prepare MVP and final retail price for your product / service c- Identify first ten perspective customers
    d- Contact them and try to sell them
    e- Revisit Visual Business Bootstrap Toolkit
    f- Prepare your pitch deck
    g- Present to perspective investors
    h- Mentor Presentation and Feedback Session

    Trainer's Profile

    Muhammad Ali Inayat is an Entrepreneur, CEO of Kinverg, a global technology firm and founder of Startup TV with mission to Enable individuals and businesses to achieve their goals by helping them to take “action”.

    He doesn’t believe in change, rather he advocates “transformation”. He has directly influenced and positively impacted the lives of thousands of people from different geographical origins.

    Muhammad Ali  is a sought-after public speaker and business coach. Over the past decade, he has delivered over 18,000 hours of training and coaching interventions to a diverse audience representing corporate, Government and not for profit. He is regularly invited to speak at conferences, workshops and youth events. Muhammad Ali Inayat has mentored hundreds of startups on different regional and international platforms. He has designed a unique business coaching video series Aaghaz (meaning “the beginning”) covering all key business management concepts, tools, and strategies. Being global trainer and consultant, Muhammad has trained people from diverse cultures and nationalities. This has given him tremendous exposure to learn and adapt to different learning styles and behaviors.

    Payment & Schedule

    FEE AND DISCOUNTS

    29-30 Mar 2021 Islamabad Face-Face Training Session : 35,000 PKR

    15-30 Mar 2021 Live Online Instructor Lead Training Session: 25,000 PKR

    Per participants covering following costs:

    a- Your personal copy of “The Visual Business Bootstrap ToolkitTM”

    b- Meals and refreshments

    c- Course certificate

    How to Make Payment (Note: Seats are limited to 20 for both sessions and filled on first come first serve basis once the payment is validated. Whatsapp copy of payment receipt on 03344362100)

    Please remit by Online Transfer to following bank account and share the receipt on 03344362100 for payment confirmation.

    Account Title: KINVERG
    Bank Name and Address: Habib Bank Limited, C-Block Model Town, Bank Square Market, Lahore Pakistan
    IBAN# PK71 HABB 0005457901143903
    Account# 0545-7901143903
    Swift Code: HABBPKKA
    NTN: 3086014-8

    DISCOUNTS

    • 10% discount for COVID-19 front line workers (doctors, medical officers and nurses)
    • 10% discount for people who lost their job due to COVID-19 and currently jobless
    • 10% discount for university students and faculty members