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Have you got what it takes ….?. Many people dream of working for themselves rather than working for other organisations There are estimated to be 280,000 small businesses in Scotland Many will be unsuccessful and close down in their first year. Why ?. ENTREPRENEUR.
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Have you got what it takes ….? • Many people dream of working for themselves rather than working for other organisations • There are estimated to be 280,000 small businesses in Scotland • Many will be unsuccessful and close down in their first year. • Why? NQBM - BICS
ENTREPRENEUR An entrepreneur is someone who • Has good ideas and • develops them • Is a good manager • Takes risks • Makes decisions NQBM - BICS
FamousEntrepreneurs • Sir Richard Branson – Virgin • Sir Alan Sugar - Amstrad • Sir Tom Farmer – Kwik-Fit • Michelle Mone – MJM International (Ultimo Bras) • Stelios Haji-Iannou – Easyjet • Maq Asuf – Blockbuster • James Dyson – Dyson Vacuum Cleaners • Ann Gloag – Stagecoach • Michael O’Leary – Ryan Air • Tom Hunter – Sports Division • Duncan Bannatyne - Bannatyne’s Leisure (dragons den) • Peter Jones – (Tycoon and Dragons Den) NQBM - BICS
Your Task…… • Design a presentation on a famous entrepreneur. Your presentation should include. • Background information e.g • personal details • how they got started • How much money they’re worth • Profile of their current business including; • the products • where it is located • number of employees • career opportunities NQBM - BICS