Lesson Overview:

A great idea is only the beginning—success comes with planning and action. In this lesson, learners will take their creative idea and begin shaping it into a simple business plan. They’ll learn how to set clear goals, organize their thoughts, and take the first steps toward making their vision a reality.

What You’ll Learn in This Lesson:

• 🎯 Setting SMART Goals
  Learn how to set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

• 🧭 Planning with Purpose
  Understand why planning matters and how it gives your idea structure, direction, and focus.

• 📋 What’s in a Basic Business Plan?
  Discover the key elements of a beginner-friendly business plan: your idea, target audience, problem-solving value, and delivery method.

• 💰 Intro to Basic Costs & Pricing
  Think through how much your idea might cost to start, and what people might pay for it.

• 🧠 Resources & Support
  Identify what you’ll need (skills, tools, support) to move forward and how to find help or partners.

• 🚶 Taking Your First Step
  Choose one small action to begin testing or building your idea—starting now, not someday.

Why This Lesson Matters:

Planning builds confidence. Even a simple business plan helps students feel more capable of turning their ideas into something real. This lesson empowers them to take action—learning by doing—and shows them that every entrepreneur starts small.