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SHOULD YOU BECOME AN
ENTREPRENEUR?
LESSONS
1.1 Entrepreneurs: Present and Past
1.2 Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?
1.3 Identify Business Opportunities
and Set Goals
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Lesson 1.1
ENTREPRENEURS:
PRESENT AND PAST
GOALS
Define entrepreneurship.
Learn about
entrepreneurship in history.
Identify the impact of
entrepreneurs and small
business today.
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WHAT IS AN ENTREPRENEUR?
Definitions
People who own, operate, and take the risk
of a business venture are called
entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship is the process of running
a business of one’s own.
Employees vs. entrepreneurs
Why do people become entrepreneurs?
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TYPES OF
ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES
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Manufacturing
Wholesaling
Retailing
Service
Agricultural
Mining and extracting
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EXAMPLES OF
MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES
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Apparel and other textile products
Chemicals and related products
Electronics and other electrical equipment
Fabricated metal products
Food products
Industrial machinery and equipment
Printing and publishing
Rubber and miscellaneous plastic products
Stone, clay, and glass products
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EXAMPLES OF
WHOLESALING BUSINESSES
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Apparel
Electrical goods
Groceries and related products
Hardware, plumbing, heating equipment
Lumber, construction materials
Machinery, equipment, supplies
Motor vehicles, automotive equipment
Paper, paper products
Petroleum, petroleum products
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EXAMPLES OF
RETAILING BUSINESSES
Auto and home
supply stores
Building materials
and supply stores
Clothing stores
Florists
Furniture stores
Gift, novelty, and
souvenir stores
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Grocery stores
Hardware stores
Jewelry stores
Retail bakeries
Shoe stores
Sporting goods and
bicycle stores
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EXAMPLES OF
SERVICE BUSINESSES
Appliance repair
Automotive repair
Babysitting
Bookkeeping
Consulting
Dance instruction
Electrical services
Exterminators
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Flower decorating
House cleaning
Lawn care
Painting
Plumbing
Translating
Travel agency
Tutoring
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ENTREPRENEURS IN
UNITED STATES HISTORY
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Entrepreneurs who changed America
Nineteenth century entrepreneurs
Early 20th century entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs today
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Lesson 1.2
IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
RIGHT FOR YOU?
GOALS
Identify the characteristics
of successful entrepreneurs.
Assess whether you have
what it takes to succeed in
your own business.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF
SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS
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Successful entrepreneurs
are independent
are self-confident
have determination and perseverance
are goal-oriented
have a need to achieve and to set high
standards for themselves
are creative
are able to act quickly
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SMALL BUSINESSES DOMINATE
THE U.S. ECONOMY
Percentage of all U.S. businesses
100%
90%
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89.0%
80%
70%
Fewer than 20 employees
60%
0 to 499 employees
50%
40%
More than 500 employees
30%
20%
10%
0%
10.7%
3.0%
Number of employees
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ASSESS YOUR SUITABILITY FOR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Assess your interests
Hobbies and interests
Past experiences
Assess your aptitude
Assess the advantages of
entrepreneurship
Assess the disadvantages of
entrepreneurship
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JOB ATTRIBUTES CHECKLIST
I enjoy working with numbers.
I enjoy working outdoors.
I enjoy working with my hands.
I enjoy selling.
I like working with people.
I prefer to work alone.
I like supervising other people.
I like knowing exactly what it is I am
supposed to do.
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ADVANTAGES OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Entrepreneurs are their own bosses.
Entrepreneurs can choose a business
that interests them.
Entrepreneurs can be creative.
Entrepreneurs can make lots of money.
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DISADVANTAGES OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Entrepreneurship is risky.
Entrepreneurs face uncertain and
irregular incomes.
Entrepreneurs work long hours.
Entrepreneurs must make all decisions
by themselves.
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Lesson 1.3
IDENTIFY BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES AND SET GOALS
GOALS
Recognize different
businesses you could start.
Identify your own personal
goals.
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INVESTIGATE OPPORTUNITIES
Library
Small Business Administration
Trade shows
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COMPARE DIFFERENT
OPPORTUNITIES
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Is there a market? Will people buy?
How much money would it take? Will I be able to
borrow that much?
How many hours a week are required? Am I willing to
commit that much time?
What are the risks? What is the rate of business
failure?
Do I have the right background? Do others who own
this kind of business have more experience?
How much money could I make?
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SETTING GOALS
Financial goals
Nonfinancial goals
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