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What defines a low risk appetite person?
What defines a low risk appetite person?
Ethical investing involves supporting companies that do not align with personal values.
Ethical investing involves supporting companies that do not align with personal values.
False
What is risk mitigation?
What is risk mitigation?
The process of reducing risk exposure and minimizing the likelihood of an incident.
The process of investing in various companies to spread risk is called __________.
The process of investing in various companies to spread risk is called __________.
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Match the financial services with their functions:
Match the financial services with their functions:
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What can lead to the loss of customers for a business?
What can lead to the loss of customers for a business?
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Diversifying investments means putting all funds into a single investment.
Diversifying investments means putting all funds into a single investment.
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During which significant global event did investors become unsure about the value of their investments?
During which significant global event did investors become unsure about the value of their investments?
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What is the average annual income of an Australian?
What is the average annual income of an Australian?
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The highest average household spending is found in Tasmania.
The highest average household spending is found in Tasmania.
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What is the average weekly household spending?
What is the average weekly household spending?
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The primary advantage of using cash for transactions is its _____ nature.
The primary advantage of using cash for transactions is its _____ nature.
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Match the following payment methods with their characteristics:
Match the following payment methods with their characteristics:
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Which of the following is considered an effective strategy for choosing where to shop?
Which of the following is considered an effective strategy for choosing where to shop?
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What should consumers check when evaluating grocery prices?
What should consumers check when evaluating grocery prices?
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Online shopping is less convenient than traditional shopping due to fuel costs.
Online shopping is less convenient than traditional shopping due to fuel costs.
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Which of the following is NOT a main business structure?
Which of the following is NOT a main business structure?
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A corporation protects its owners with unlimited liability.
A corporation protects its owners with unlimited liability.
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What does SCA stand for in the context of competitive advantage?
What does SCA stand for in the context of competitive advantage?
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A sole proprietorship has __________ liability for business debts.
A sole proprietorship has __________ liability for business debts.
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Match the business structure with their key characteristics:
Match the business structure with their key characteristics:
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Which demographic factor is NOT typically considered when tailoring marketing strategies?
Which demographic factor is NOT typically considered when tailoring marketing strategies?
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Environmental factors, like climate, are irrelevant to business location decisions.
Environmental factors, like climate, are irrelevant to business location decisions.
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What is one economic incentive that governments use to attract businesses?
What is one economic incentive that governments use to attract businesses?
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What motivates Dion Devow in his entrepreneurial journey?
What motivates Dion Devow in his entrepreneurial journey?
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Market research helps entrepreneurs understand their location's proximity to competitors.
Market research helps entrepreneurs understand their location's proximity to competitors.
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What two types of market research are mentioned?
What two types of market research are mentioned?
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The location of a business should consider factors such as proximity to ______ and transportation access.
The location of a business should consider factors such as proximity to ______ and transportation access.
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What is one unethical practice identified by the Banking Royal Commission?
What is one unethical practice identified by the Banking Royal Commission?
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Match the following aspects of entrepreneurship with their definitions:
Match the following aspects of entrepreneurship with their definitions:
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Conflicts of interest can lead to fair decision-making in financial services.
Conflicts of interest can lead to fair decision-making in financial services.
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Which of the following skills is developed by analyzing pitches in Shark Tank?
Which of the following skills is developed by analyzing pitches in Shark Tank?
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Name at least two main players in the financial services industry.
Name at least two main players in the financial services industry.
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Good transportation access is less important than having a skilled workforce for a business's location.
Good transportation access is less important than having a skilled workforce for a business's location.
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An __________ is a person who sets up a business and takes on financial risks.
An __________ is a person who sets up a business and takes on financial risks.
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What are the key characteristics that drive pathways to entrepreneurial success?
What are the key characteristics that drive pathways to entrepreneurial success?
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Match the following entrepreneurial traits with their descriptions:
Match the following entrepreneurial traits with their descriptions:
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Which company is associated with Janine Allis?
Which company is associated with Janine Allis?
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Successful entrepreneurs do not need to understand their market.
Successful entrepreneurs do not need to understand their market.
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What is the main goal of the Banking Royal Commission?
What is the main goal of the Banking Royal Commission?
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Study Notes
Australian Average Income and Spending
- Australians earn an average of $89,122.80 annually.
- Households typically save $10,248 annually.
- Average weekly household spending is $2,115.
- Housing costs average $508 per week.
- Food spending averages $253 per week.
- Other spending categories range from 44to44 to 44to183 per week.
- Northern Territory has the highest weekly expenditure at $3,274.
- Tasmania has the lowest weekly expenditure at $2,115.
Grocery Shopping Tips
- Choose stores with more specials for better prices.
- Compare prices per gram or liter to determine the best value.
- Look for the best quality at the best price.
- Consider the overall score and performance score of products for optimal value.
Shopping Location Strategies
- Shop at nearby stores for convenience.
- Choose stores that offer everything in one location.
- Online shopping offers fuel savings and time efficiency.
Online Shopping Considerations
- Websites should be secure and offer refunds for lost or stolen items.
- Websites should accept a variety of payment options.
- Favor websites with positive reviews.
Payment Options
- Cash offers immediacy but is inconvenient for online transactions.
- Credit cards provide flexibility and credit building but carry high interest rates if balances aren't repaid.
- Debit cards linked to bank accounts offer convenience and debt avoidance but are limited by available funds.
- Online platforms like PayPal offer secure transactions but may charge fees.
- Buy now, pay later services like Zip Pay and Afterpay allow for payment flexibility but can lead to overspending if not managed carefully.
- Mobile payments like Apple Pay and contactless systems like Visa PayWave and Mastercard PayPass provide fast, secure, and convenient in-person payment options.
Ethical Investing
- Individuals invest in companies that align with their beliefs and values.
- Non-ethical investing involves companies that use child labor, have unsafe working conditions, destroy old-growth forests, or create excessive waste.
- Unethical practices can lead to customer loss due to moral objections.
Investment Choices
- Diversification involves spreading investments across various markets and assets.
- Diversification reduces risk by balancing potential losses in one investment with gains in others.
Risk Mitigation
- Risk mitigation involves minimizing risk exposure and incident likelihood.
- Understanding the economic cycle helps investors plan for economic shifts.
- Investors may avoid investments during periods of economic uncertainty.
- Risk mitigation strategies include:
- Avoid: Eliminating potential loss by withdrawing funds.
- Reduce: Diversifying investments to minimize potential harm.
- Manage: Monitoring progress and recording profits and losses.
- Transfer: Giving ownership to financial managers and involving insurance.
Financial Services Industry
- The industry helps manage money through banking, loans, insurance, and investments.
- Key players include banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and financial advisors.
- Regulators ensure fairness and responsible lending practices.
- Advisors provide honest guidance in their clients' best interests.
- The industry supports financial goals and economic stability.
Royal Banking Commission
- Established to investigate wrongdoing in the financial services industry, particularly within banks.
- Investigates issues like customer treatment, misleading financial advice, and accountability.
- A conflict of interest occurs when someone has competing loyalties that can affect their decisions and fairness.
- Unethical practices include charging customers fees for unprovided services.
- The Commission highlighted issues with transparency and accountability within the industry.
Unusual Investments
- Examples include buying parking spots in large parking complexes.
- Blending unusual investments with traditional ones can potentially benefit investors.
Entrepreneurship
- An entrepreneur establishes a business, taking financial risks for potential profits.
- Successful entrepreneurs possess traits like passion, persistence, creativity, adaptability, risk-taking, problem-solving skills, leadership, and a positive attitude.
- Entrepreneurs succeed by combining vision, innovation, risk-taking, and resilience.
- Key factors include understanding the market, seizing opportunity, effective networking, financial management, adaptability, leadership, and team-building.
Case Studies
- Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice, created a vision for healthy snacks and demonstrated strong leadership with a customer-oriented perspective.
- Dion Devow founded Darkies Design to celebrate his heritage and address underrepresentation in fashion, showcasing creativity and commitment to social networks.
- Success for entrepreneurs hinges on determination, creativity, resilience, market awareness, and cultural representation.
Shark Tank
- Not all business ideas are successful.
- Shark Tank provides insights into analyzing investment opportunities considering function, market demand, entrepreneur background, and the competitive landscape.
- The show helps develop critical thinking skills, justifying investment decisions, understanding entrepreneurial complexity, and business viability.
Business Ideas
- Involves developing business ideas through cooperation, including defining products, identifying supplies, naming the business, and creating logos.
- Encourages teamwork and practical considerations in establishing a business.
Market Research
- The process of gathering and analyzing information about customers and business opportunities.
- Enables entrepreneurs to make informed decisions by understanding consumer behavior.
- Loyalty cards provide valuable customer data like gender, age, and income.
- Primary market research involves collecting data through surveys and interviews with target customers.
- Secondary research utilizes existing data found online or in research reports and books.
Location
- Business location factors include:
- Proximity to customers: Convenience and access.
- Land or rent costs: May deter businesses from certain areas.
- Transportation access: Essential for goods and customer movement.
- Skilled workforce availability: Crucial for business operations.
- Infrastructure: Reliable utilities.
- Competitive environment: Seeking areas with minimal or significant competition.
- Government incentives: Tax breaks and grants.
- Environmental factors: Climate influences industries like agriculture and tourism.
- Safety: Protecting employees and customers.
- Brand image: Location aligning with brand aesthetics.
Demographics and Competition
- Demographics analyze population characteristics like age, gender, income, and education to understand target markets.
- Key demographic factors include age, income, education level, and location.
- These factors guide business decisions in product design, marketing, and pricing to meet customer needs.
- Sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) represents a long-term advantage over competitors, often through unique resources, strong branding, or exclusive technology, securing a strong market position.
- SCAs include elements like brand reputation, patents, exceptional customer service, or high-quality products that foster lasting customer loyalty and market differentiation.
Business Structure
- The four main business structures are:
- Sole proprietorship: Owned by one person with full control and unlimited liability for debts.
- Partnership: Two or more people share profits, losses, and responsibilities. Owners often have unlimited liability, unless it's a limited liability partnership.
- Corporation: A complex structure where the business is legally separate from its shareholders, offering limited liability but requiring formal management.
- Limited liability company (LLC): Combines liability protection of a corporation with tax benefits and flexibility of a partnership, suitable for small to medium businesses.
- Incorporated businesses are separate legal entities from their owners, offering limited liability.
- Unincorporated businesses lack this separation, meaning owners have unlimited liability and are personally responsible for all business debts, putting personal assets at risk.
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