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Guide for Entrepreneurship Educators

  • Tools to identify a real customer problem, test it through structured customer interviews, and shape a validated idea using the Lean Canvas and Business Model Canvas.

  • Templates to turn a validated idea into a plan, including a one-page plan, a detailed plan, a pitch deck, and a guide to registering a business in Sierra Leone.

  • Practical tools to define what a business stands for, clarify roles and responsibilities, and set measurable goals, using mission-vision-values, role scorecards, RACI matrices, and OKRs.

  • Tools to profile customers, size the market, test the value proposition, map the customer journey, plan marketing activities, and launch with a simple go-to-market strategy.

  • Simple templates to budget, record transactions, track profit and cash flow, and prepare for financing, with an information sheet on funding options in Sierra Leone.

  • Tools to track progress, learn from results, and plan growth, including a startup milestones checklist, weekly check-ins, monthly learning reports, and a growth plan.

  • A directory of incubators, business development providers, government agencies, and entrepreneur networks in Sierra Leone, to help entrepreneurs find the right support for their stage.

  • Short briefs on eight priority sectors, covering opportunities, entry points, challenges, and practical tips for entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone.