1. Becoming an Entrepreneur

2. Entrepreneur
Someone who takes a risk in starting a business to earn a profit
Characteristics of an Entrepreneur:
Competitive
Creative
Energetic
Goal oriented
Independent
Inquisitive
Persistent
Reliable
Self-confident
Ability to partner
Ability to secure resources
Ability to spot opportunity
Capability to learn from failure
Personal initiative
Problem-solving skills
Strong integrity
Tolerance for ambiguity
Willingness to work hard

3. $10,000 or LESS Venture Capital
Money provided by large investors to finance new products and new businesses that have a good chance to be very profitable
How much money do most new businesses begin with??
$10,000 or LESS

4. An invention or creation that is brand new
Innovation
An invention or creation that is brand new
On the same piece of paper from the previous activity, write down a product or service that you felt was innovative for its time