BlackUnicorn Business Blueprint Modules
Modules are made available on Sundays. Each module corresponds with the weekly activities.
Module Library
Week 1: Idea to Business
Explores the necessary steps to narrow down your focus and turn your idea into a business.
Week 2: Adapting your Business to an African Context
Gain insight into cultural and regional differences when starting a business in Africa.
Week 3: Building Teams
At some point we all need help with our business. That is especially true in Africa. Learn about employment options for your business.
Week 4: UNDG Sustainable Contract
In Africa the UN sustainable goals are aligned to all areas of business. Learn how to align them to your business.
Week 5: Bootstrapping Your African Business
Gain insight on using your own money to run your business and how venture capital funding works for start-ups.
Week 6: Business Registration
Business registration in Ghana is very unique. Learn how to register and what type of registration you need for your business.
Week 7: Pitch 101
Dive into the importance of pitching your business to anyone, anywhere. Learn how to pitch.
Week 8: Mutliple Income Streams
Understand the importance of having various ways to make money. There are no safety nets in Africa!
Week 9: Securing Your Customer Base
Learn how social media can be used to test the market and secure customers for your business.
Week 10: Conquering Your Fear
Explore why fear is good and how not to let it stop you from making bold moves.
Week 11: Business for Residency
Practical guidance on obtaining residency in a way that can lead to citizenship.
Week 12: Scaling Your African Business
In this module we explore what it takes to be an independent consultant in Africa. Learn how to get started.