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Lesson 1.2 Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?

Lesson 1.2 Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?. Goals Identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Identify the characteristics of good team members. Assess whether you have what it takes to succeed in your own business. Terms. self-assessment aptitude.

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Lesson 1.2 Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?

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  1. Lesson 1.2Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? Goals • Identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. • Identify the characteristics of good team members. • Assess whether you have what it takes to succeed in your own business. Chapter 1

  2. Terms • self-assessment • aptitude Chapter 1

  3. Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs • Successful entrepreneurs are: • independent • self-confident • determined • goal-oriented • achievement-oriented Chapter 1

  4. inclined to set high standards for themselves • creative • able to act quickly • technologically savvy Chapter 1

  5. Name three important characteristics of entrepreneurs. Chapter 1

  6. Characteristics of Good Team Members • Good team members display the following traits: • commitment • competency • communication • cooperation • creativity Chapter 1

  7. Why is it important for entrepreneurs to be good team members? Chapter 1

  8. Are You Right for Entrepreneurship? • self-assessment • an evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses • aptitude • the ability to learn a particular type of job Chapter 1

  9. Chapter 1

  10. Assess the Advantages of Entrepreneurship • Advantages of entrepreneurship include: • being your own boss • choosing a business of interest to you • being creative • making large sums of money Chapter 1

  11. Assess the Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship • Disadvantages of entrepreneurship include: • risk • uncertain and irregular incomes • long hours • all decisions are made independently Chapter 1

  12. What characteristics do you have that are best suited to entrepreneurship? Chapter 1

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