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Entrepreneurs

Learn about the definition of entrepreneurs, types of entrepreneurial businesses, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship, and engage in critical thinking about the challenges and benefits of being an entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneurs

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  1. Entrepreneurs

  2. Definitions • Entrepreneurs- people who own, operate, and take the risk of a business venture • Entrepreneurship- The process of running a business of one’s own • Employee- people who work for someone else

  3. Manufacturing- actually produce the products they sell Wholesaling- sell the products to people other than the final customer Retailing- selling products to people Service- sell services 6 Types of Entrepreneurial Business

  4. 6 Types of Entrepreneurial Businesses con’t • Agricultural- generate fresh produce & other farm products • Mining & extracting- take resources like coal out of the ground so they can be consumed

  5. Small Business Employ fewer than 20 people!

  6. Characteristics of successful Entrepreneurs • Independence • Self-confident • Determination & perseverance • Goal-orientated • The need to achieve & set high standards for themselves • Are able to act quickly

  7. Advantages of Entrepreneurship • They are their own boss • They can choose a business that interest them • They can be creative • They can make lots of money

  8. Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship is risky • Entrepreneurs face uncertain an irregular incomes • Entrepreneurs work long hours • Entrepreneurs must make all decisions by themselves

  9. THINK CRITICALLY!! • Entrepreneurs can fail even if they are committed and have the characteristics needed to be successful. Why do you think this can happen? • Why is it important for entrepreneurs to choose a field that they will enjoy? • Do you think the advantages of entrepreneurship outweigh the disadvantages? Why or why not?

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