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Standard 4: Analyze the Concept of Entrepreneurship EQ 4.01 Research characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
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An individual who undertakes the risk associated with creating, organizing, and owning a business. What is an entrepreneur?
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Personal characteristics of successful entrepreneurs Persistent Creative Responsible Inquisitive
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Personal characteristics of successful entrepreneurs Goal-oriented Independent Self-confident Risk taker
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Skills needed by successful entrepreneurs Communication skills Human relations skills Math skills
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Skills needed by successful entrepreneurs Problem-solving skills Decision-making skills Technical skills Basic business skills
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Standard 4: Analyze the concept of Entrepreneurship EQ 4.02 Examine the entrepreneurial process.
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Entrepreneurship The process of starting and running one’s own business
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Entrepreneur An entrepreneur is an individual who undertakes the risk associated with creating, organizing, and owning a business
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Steps in the Entrepreneurial Process 1.Discovery 2.Concept Development 3.Resourcing 4.Actualization 5.Harvesting
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Steps in the Entrepreneurial Process 1. Discovery: The stage in which the entrepreneur generates ideas, recognizes opportunities, and studies the market Consider your hobbies or skills Consider consumer needs and wants Conduct Surveys and questionnaires Study demographics
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Steps in the Entrepreneurial Process 2. Concept Development: –Develop a business plan: a detailed proposal describing the business idea –Choose business location –Determine if a patent or trademark is required.
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Steps in the Entrepreneurial Process 3. Resourcing : The stage in which the entrepreneur identifies and acquires the financial, human, and capital resources needed for the venture startup, etc Identify potential investors Hire employees Apply for loans, grants and assistance
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Steps in the Entrepreneurial Process 4. Actualization: The stage in which the entrepreneur operates the business and utilizes resources to achieve its goals/objectives. $$ Grand Opening $$ Day-to-Day Operations
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Steps in the Entrepreneurial Process 5. Harvesting: The stage in which the entrepreneur decides on venture’s future growth, development, or demise
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Steps in the Entrepreneurial Process 5. Harvesting: What is your 5-year plan? Consider Expansion: Possibly add multiple locations Providing different products/services What is your 10-year plan? Will you go public ? NYSE or NASDAQ
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Standard 4: Analyze the process of Entrepreneurship EQ 4.03 Investigate procedures for starting a business.
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Entrepreneurship The process of starting and running one’s own business. This involves a considerable amount of “risk”
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Starting a Business Develop a Business Plan Acquire Finances Meet Legal Requirements
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Develop a Business Plan A detailed proposal that describes a new business Presented to potential investors and lenders Most business plans are 30 pages or more.
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Purposes of a business plan To obtain financing Banks and potential lenders require a business plan Helps organize and analyze data critical to the new business To provide a start-up proposal Provides an outline to follow when starting the business
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The components of a business plan Executive summary: brief one- to two-page description of the key points of each section of the business plan Product/service plan: presents Product or service being offered Unique features of product or service Management team plan: Qualifications of the entrepreneur Qualifications of any partners and Key employees who may be involved in the business venture
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The components of a business plan Industry/market analysis analyzes the: Customers Competition Industry Demographic, geographic, and economic data Operational plan: includes all processes involved in producing and/or delivering the product or service to the customer
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The components of a business plan Organizational plan: Management philosophy of the business Key management personnel Key employment policies Marketing plan: Describes How the business will make its customers aware of its products or services The market being served Marketing strategies Promotional plan Marketing budget
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The components of a business plan Growth plan: The growth plan presents plans for future expansion of the business Financial plan: includes financial statements that will help forecast the future financial health of the business
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Finance the Business –Identify family and friends who are potential investors. –Are there other businesses that would be probable investors? –Seek Employees
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Finance the Business Contact financial agencies for loans, grants and assistance: Small Business Administration Banks Credit Unions Insurance companies
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The Legal Environment Permits or licenses Building Permits Cosmetology license First aid certification Contracts Between partners Between owner and clients Zoning laws Taxes Additional legal requirements for some businesses:
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The Legal Environment (Protect Your Business) Trademarks: Protect business’ name or logo Patents: Protect invention of products or processes from theft Copyright: Protect creative works: Literary Musical Dramatic Artistic work
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