Evolution of Entrepreneurs, Characteristics of an Entrepreneur, Functions of an Entrepreneur, Types of an Entrepreneur, Difference between Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur, Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development, Social Entrepreneurship.

Need and Objectives of Business Model Canvas - Concept of BMC -Key Partners – Key Activities – Value Proposition – Customer Relationship – Customer Segment- Key Resources – Distribution Channel - Cost Structure

BMC Revenue Streams – Advantages & Disadvantages – Importance -Purpose – Phases of Business Model Design – Business Models and Business Plan – Business Model patterns – Tips to create a BMC - Apply the business model concept to real companies.

Need for Financial Planning, Sources of Finance, Capital Structure, Term Loans, Sources of Short Term Finance, Venture Capital, Export Finance, Angel Financing, Cloud Financing

Institutional Finance to Entrepreneurs: Commercial Banks, Role of IFCI, IDBI, ICICI, LIC and SFC, Institutional Support to Entrepreneurs: Role of DICs, SSICS, NSIC, SIDCO, SIDBI, SISI and SIPCOT. Tax Concessions to Small Scale Industries in Rural Areas and Backward Areas.