What Entrepreneurial Training Would be Most Valuable to You?

For the past eight months I have been providing training to economic development professionals on different topics related to working with entrepreneurs. It seems there is a great need for this in Iowa and other Midwestern states. Economic development professionals are skilled at working with established firms, whether those they are attempting to attract into their area or those that are well established in their community. When it comes to helping a star-up or young company, especially ones that may have some technology or non-traditional product it is another matter. I will continue to provide this training, with such workshop topics as "Working with Entrepreneurs," "Developing and Entrepreneurial network and Culture,"  "Assessing Entrepreneurial Opportunities," Entrepreneurial Finance Basics," and "Creating a Regional Angel Fund." 

Are their other topics that you think are missing for community leaders and economic development professionals? Is a half day workshop on each topic that is presented on site the right format? Are economic development professionals the ones that will move entrepreneurial development forward in a community or region or should I be targeting someone else?

I have also developed a couple hour workshop entitled "Is Their an Angel on Your Shoulder" for entrepreneurs that are trying to decide whether angel investment is appropriate for their business. This course could certainly be expanded to four or even eight hours if desired. There are also numerous other topics that could be provided in a workshop format for entrepreneurs. One that comes quickly to mind is, "Preparing Your Business for Outside Investment," and another, "The Pros and Cons of Receiving an Angel or Venture Investment." Can you think of others I should offer? What days work best? Is an eight hour intensive course better or two four hour segments? Is it better if taught in person or would a webinar or some other remote method be better? Are you willing to pay more for an in person workshop. How far would you travel to take such a workshop?

I would like to hear from as many of you as possible so that I can better design courses on meaningful topics and improve those already developed. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.