Microsoft launches 'Build Your Business' curriculum for Indian youth

Microsoft India has launched ‘Build Your Business (BYB)’ curriculum for micro and small businesses in India. The curriculum provides best practices, access to technology, and training tools to help skill entrepreneurs and grow their businesses. Developed in partnership with the International Youth Foundation and localised for India by QUEST Alliance, Microsoft’s Build Your Business curriculum is an interactive training designed to introduce entrepreneurs to the basic ideas, activities and skills needed to “successfully” launch and grow a small enterprise. [caption id=“attachment_2013401” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Image: Reuters[/caption]   “It covers essential steps such as market research, developing an effective sales pitch, and ways to obtaining start-up capital,” the company said. The curriculum is designed as a series of modules, and in India, it will feature several case studies, providing students with insights into local business practices.   Rajinish Menon, director, Microsoft Ventures India, said, “We have a long-standing commitment to helping youth realize their full potential. Build Your Business curriculum is aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and startups with tools and practices to develop their business strategy, build and sustain their business, and effectively compete in the marketplace. With this, we hope to encourage youth to become entrepreneurs and job creators.” The curriculum will be available as a download for all non-profit organisations focused on empowering youth.