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What are the TWO primary motives behind starting an enterprise?
What are the TWO primary motives behind starting an enterprise?
A risk in starting an enterprise is the potential for ______ due to factors like competition or changes in demand.
A risk in starting an enterprise is the potential for ______ due to factors like competition or changes in demand.
poor sales
What is one way a business can mitigate the risk of losing to competitors?
What is one way a business can mitigate the risk of losing to competitors?
Investing in digital marketing.
Entrepreneurship provides job security for the entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship provides job security for the entrepreneur.
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Which of the following is an example of an intangible item that is sold to consumers?
Which of the following is an example of an intangible item that is sold to consumers?
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A positive aspect of services is that they can often be personalized to the customer's specific needs.
A positive aspect of services is that they can often be personalized to the customer's specific needs.
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Which of these is NOT a potential reward of starting an enterprise?
Which of these is NOT a potential reward of starting an enterprise?
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Match the following enterprise risks to their potential impacts.
Match the following enterprise risks to their potential impacts.
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What is one advantage mentioned in the text for goods compared to services?
What is one advantage mentioned in the text for goods compared to services?
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A _____ is a non-essential item that you wish to have.
A _____ is a non-essential item that you wish to have.
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Match the following characteristics with their corresponding category (goods or services):
Match the following characteristics with their corresponding category (goods or services):
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Which of these qualities are NOT essential for a successful entrepreneur?
Which of these qualities are NOT essential for a successful entrepreneur?
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A consumer good is a product that is sold directly to the public.
A consumer good is a product that is sold directly to the public.
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What is the difference between a durable good and a non-durable good?
What is the difference between a durable good and a non-durable good?
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The term ______ refers to businesses that sell products directly to consumers.
The term ______ refers to businesses that sell products directly to consumers.
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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
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What is the primary distinction between a 'good' and a 'service'?
What is the primary distinction between a 'good' and a 'service'?
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What is the meaning of the term 'Entrepreneur' in this context?
What is the meaning of the term 'Entrepreneur' in this context?
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Entrepreneurs must always be organized and self-motivated to succeed in their ventures.
Entrepreneurs must always be organized and self-motivated to succeed in their ventures.
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What are the four P's of marketing?
What are the four P's of marketing?
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A franchisee pays a 'royalty' payment to the franchisor.
A franchisee pays a 'royalty' payment to the franchisor.
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What is a USP and why is it important for a business?
What is a USP and why is it important for a business?
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What is a key characteristic of a 'want'?
What is a key characteristic of a 'want'?
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A ____ is a business owned by one person.
A ____ is a business owned by one person.
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Adding value to a product can lead to higher profit margins.
Adding value to a product can lead to higher profit margins.
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Which of these is NOT a method of market research?
Which of these is NOT a method of market research?
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What are two potential drawbacks to adding value to a product?
What are two potential drawbacks to adding value to a product?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of gathering information about a target audience?
Which of the following is NOT a method of gathering information about a target audience?
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Match the following business structures with their descriptions:
Match the following business structures with their descriptions:
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Market segmentation involves dividing a market into groups with similar needs and wants.
Market segmentation involves dividing a market into groups with similar needs and wants.
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A new business idea might face challenges such as ______ and ______.
A new business idea might face challenges such as ______ and ______.
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Match the following concepts with their corresponding characteristics:
Match the following concepts with their corresponding characteristics:
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What are three factors that can drive businesses to adapt in a dynamic environment?
What are three factors that can drive businesses to adapt in a dynamic environment?
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A ______ is a small group of people brought together to discuss and provide feedback on a specific topic.
A ______ is a small group of people brought together to discuss and provide feedback on a specific topic.
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What are two potential negative consequences of adding value to a product (select two)?
What are two potential negative consequences of adding value to a product (select two)?
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Match the following market segmentation bases with their descriptions:
Match the following market segmentation bases with their descriptions:
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Entrepreneurship is always guaranteed to result in financial success.
Entrepreneurship is always guaranteed to result in financial success.
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Give one example of a potential 'want' that could become an addiction, and explain why it might be problematic.
Give one example of a potential 'want' that could become an addiction, and explain why it might be problematic.
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Flashcards
Digital Marketing Investment
Digital Marketing Investment
Allocating resources to promote products or services online, aiming to increase engagement and sales.
Customer Engagement
Customer Engagement
The interaction and emotional connection between a business and its customers, leading to loyalty and sales.
Market Share Growth
Market Share Growth
An increase in the percentage of an industry or market accounted for by a specific company.
Risks in Business
Risks in Business
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Rewards in Business
Rewards in Business
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Entrepreneur Characteristics
Entrepreneur Characteristics
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Financial Motives
Financial Motives
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Social/Community Motives
Social/Community Motives
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Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
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Consumer Good
Consumer Good
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Producer Good
Producer Good
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B2C (Business to Consumer)
B2C (Business to Consumer)
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B2B (Business to Business)
B2B (Business to Business)
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Durable Good
Durable Good
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Non-durable Good
Non-durable Good
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Service
Service
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Intangible items
Intangible items
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Positives of goods
Positives of goods
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Surveys
Surveys
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Negatives of goods
Negatives of goods
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Wants vs. Needs
Wants vs. Needs
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Positives of needs
Positives of needs
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Demographic Segmentation
Demographic Segmentation
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Dynamic Nature of Business
Dynamic Nature of Business
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Obsolete Products
Obsolete Products
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Competition
Competition
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Sole Trader
Sole Trader
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Partnership
Partnership
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Ltd (Public)
Ltd (Public)
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Ltd (Private)
Ltd (Private)
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Franchise
Franchise
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Four P's of Marketing
Four P's of Marketing
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Market Research
Market Research
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Addiction
Addiction
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Needs vs Wants
Needs vs Wants
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Negatives of Wants
Negatives of Wants
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Adding Value
Adding Value
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New Ideas
New Ideas
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Expensive Items
Expensive Items
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Positives of Wants
Positives of Wants
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Market Gap
Market Gap
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Study Notes
BLT Explanation
- BLT stands for Point, Because, Leading to, Therefore
- Point: Start with a clear statement of the point you want to make. This could be an observation about a business trend, strategy, or impact.
- Because: Explain why this point is relevant. Provide reasoning that connects your point to a broader context or concept.
- Leading to: Discuss the implications of your point. What are the potential outcomes or impacts? This elaborates on how your initial point affects other aspects of the business or market.
- Therefore: Conclude with a final thought summarizing the significance of your analysis. This could be a recommendation or reflection on the previous points.
Tips for Writing Effective BLT Paragraphs
- Clarity and Conciseness: Ensure each part of the paragraph is clear and directly related to the main point.
- Use Connectives: Explicitly use transition phrases like "because," "leading to," and "therefore" to maintain flow.
- Practice with Examples: Write multiple BLT paragraphs on various topics to strengthen analytical skills.
Enterprise - Risk, Reward, and Motive
- Risk and Reward: The probability of profit (upside) or loss (downside) due to trading or investing.
- Risks: Competitors, high running costs, poor sales, lack of job security, and changing demands.
- Rewards: Success, financial reward, self-employment, better quality of life, and fulfilling life goals.
- Motive: Many enterprises aim to satisfy a specific need or gap in the market.
Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurship focuses on identifying opportunities, providing goods or services people want, and taking on financial risks.
- Key Characteristics: Determination, persistence, risk-taking ability, good communication skills, self-motivation, and organization.
Goods and Services
- Goods: Physical, tangible items like cars or tables.
- Services: Intangible, non-physical items such as haircuts or taxi rides.
- B2C: Businesses selling to consumers (e.g., a shoe store)
- B2B: Businesses selling to other businesses (e.g., supply of cocoa beans)
- Durable Goods: Goods lasting for a significant period; examples include fridges or phones.
- Non-durable Goods: Goods consumed quickly, eg. water bottles
Wants and Needs
- Needs: Essential for survival (food, shelter). Positives include sustaining life, basic functioning, happiness, fulfillment. Negatives are expense and availability.
- Wants: Non-essential items (sports cars, designer clothes). Positives include fulfillment and happiness. Negatives are addictive, unhealthy, and hard to find.
Adding Value and New Ideas
- Adding Value: Enhance products by improvements (printing a brand onto t-shirt).
- New ideas: identifying a gap in the market, create a new business.
- Positives of New Ideas: Higher profits, recognizable brands, increased sales, multiple product options, and business creation.
- Negatives of New Ideas: Might take time, expensive, might fail, possibly not enough money, and might not work.
Business Structures
- Sole Trader: Business owned by one person.
- Partnership: Business owned by two or more people.
- Ltd (Public): The public can invest in the business/company.
- Ltd (Private): Only friends and family can invest.
Franchise
- Franchisor: The owner of the company granting a license to another business.
- Franchisee: The owner of the branch using the brand's name and format.
- Positives of franchising (for franchisor): Grow a franchise, expansion, and minimal investment.
- Negatives of franchising (for franchisee): Not cheap, and high-level restrictions.
Marketing
- Marketing: Promoting and advertising products to consumers.
- Marketing usually focuses on a specific demographic
- Four P's of Marketing: Product, Price, Promotion and Place.
Market Research
- Market research: Methods used by producers/marketers to understand customer needs.
- Methods: Surveys, interviews, focus groups, and customer observation.
Market Segmentation
- Market Segmentation: Dividing a market into parts based on customer needs and wants.
- Segmentation Criteria: Demographics, income, location, and consumer knowledge/experience.
Dynamic Nature of Business
- Dynamic Business: Businesses adapt constantly to meet evolving customer needs and technological changes.
- Adaptations of Business: Respond to technology changes, changing customer preferences, and outdated products.
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This quiz explores the BLT writing method, which stands for Point, Because, Leading to, Therefore. It provides a framework for constructing clear and persuasive paragraphs in a business context. Test your understanding of how to effectively apply this method for impactful communication.