Resources

Help your students formulate innovative business ideas with this lesson plan! Below you will find a plethora of resources to help your students throughout the competition. If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to Dallas at the Encova Center! 

Idea  Generation

• Free lesson plan

• Need help curating ideas?

• Contacts Around WV

• CFWV.com: College Planning Resources

• CFWV.com: Financial Aid Planning Resources

• West Virginia State-Level Financial Aid Programs

• CFWV.com: Career Planning Resources

The Business Model Canvas 

• How to Effectively Pitch Business Ideas

• How to Write a Powerful Elevator Pitch

• 5 Ways to Win Your Pitch, According to…Robert Herjavec

• Dressing for Interviews

Writing a Business Plan

• Writing a Business Plan

• Free Business Plan Software & Templates

• BPlans.com

• SBDC: The Winning Business Plan

• Business Plan Template & Guide

Recommended Books

• How to Build a Personal Brand

• 7 Things You Can Do to Build An Awesome Personal Brand

• Resume Checklist

• Action Verbs to Enhance Your Resume

• Cover and Thank You Letter Examples & Templates

• Common Interview Questions