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What is one of the most common reasons for the failure of new businesses?
What is one of the most common reasons for the failure of new businesses?
Which factor can lead to a business's poor performance in its early stages?
Which factor can lead to a business's poor performance in its early stages?
Why is accurate record-keeping crucial for new entrepreneurs?
Why is accurate record-keeping crucial for new entrepreneurs?
What primary challenge do new businesses face regarding customer service?
What primary challenge do new businesses face regarding customer service?
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What is emphasized as an important component for a successful business plan?
What is emphasized as an important component for a successful business plan?
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How can a start-up adapt its financing according to temporary needs?
How can a start-up adapt its financing according to temporary needs?
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Which misconception might entrepreneurs have regarding record-keeping?
Which misconception might entrepreneurs have regarding record-keeping?
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In competitive markets, new businesses often need to focus on what aspect to survive?
In competitive markets, new businesses often need to focus on what aspect to survive?
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What is a critical action taken during the Opportunity Recognition stage?
What is a critical action taken during the Opportunity Recognition stage?
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During the Opportunity Focusing stage, what is essential for evaluating business ideas?
During the Opportunity Focusing stage, what is essential for evaluating business ideas?
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In which stage of the entrepreneurial life cycle is a business plan developed?
In which stage of the entrepreneurial life cycle is a business plan developed?
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What defines the Market Entry stage of an entrepreneurial venture?
What defines the Market Entry stage of an entrepreneurial venture?
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What key choice does an entrepreneur face during the Full Launch and Growth stage?
What key choice does an entrepreneur face during the Full Launch and Growth stage?
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What characterizes the Maturity and Expansion stage of a business?
What characterizes the Maturity and Expansion stage of a business?
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Why might some entrepreneurs choose to remain small and not grow their ventures?
Why might some entrepreneurs choose to remain small and not grow their ventures?
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What common risk do businesses face during the Market Entry stage?
What common risk do businesses face during the Market Entry stage?
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What is the first step in the entrepreneurial life cycle?
What is the first step in the entrepreneurial life cycle?
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Which leadership style might be most appropriate for training staff in the company's ethical code of conduct?
Which leadership style might be most appropriate for training staff in the company's ethical code of conduct?
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What is considered a significant risk factor in entrepreneurship?
What is considered a significant risk factor in entrepreneurship?
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What type of problem-solving process is described in regards to entrepreneurship?
What type of problem-solving process is described in regards to entrepreneurship?
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Which situation might require the coercive leadership style?
Which situation might require the coercive leadership style?
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In which scenario would a laissez-faire leadership style be least effective?
In which scenario would a laissez-faire leadership style be least effective?
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What component is essential to implement in the entrepreneurial process?
What component is essential to implement in the entrepreneurial process?
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Which aspect is NOT a part of the entrepreneurial life cycle?
Which aspect is NOT a part of the entrepreneurial life cycle?
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Study Notes
Entrepreneurship and Business Management - Topic 1: Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship is the process of creating new business ventures
- Defining entrepreneurship involves creating something new or radically different from existing entities
- Entrepreneurship is associated with creativity and innovation, taking risks and generating significant wealth
- Entrepreneurial success involves combination of many factors
- Entrepreneurs are defined as risk-takers and are responsible for the success or failure of their venture
- Entrepreneurship is about identifying new opportunities
- Entrepreneurship is a form of wealth creation and innovation
- Many factors are involved in defining and understanding the concept of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship and Business Management - Topic 2: Business Units
- Entrepreneurship involves entrepreneurial attitudes, teamwork, leadership, and the entrepreneurial process. It also involves identifying business opportunities and sourcing updated information
- Business Management includes strategic management (business development, business models and decision making) marketing management (market study, sales and marketing strategy) and operational management (people and legal management, financial management, investing and buying a business).
What are business inputs?
- Businesses need human, physical and financial resources to produce goods and services.
- These resources are also known as factors of production
- Land includes renewable and non-renewable resources: coal, crude oil and timber
- Labour includes manual and skilled workers
- Capital involves financing to start and sustain the business, using man-made resources such as computers, machinery, and factories
- Enterprise is the driving force in business, provided by risk-taking individuals, managing, coordinating and making decisions
What Businesses Need
- Businesses need factors of production, which include land, raw materials, finance, factories/offices, capital, machines, roads/rail/airports , government, schools/Colleges, customers, suppliers, labor (skilled, unskilled, temporary, permanent), enterprise (risk takers, decision-makers, coordinators), and law and order
An Entrepreneur
- An entrepreneur is someone who launches a new business, invests capital, takes responsibility and accepts risks of failure; often called businessmen.
- An entrepreneur tries to transform an idea into reality using available resources.
Why start a company?
- Job losses are a major factor in encouraging people to start their own business
- Desire for independence is another key factor
- Identifying business opportunities in a specific niche is another reason
- Aspiration to earn more than in a traditional job is a popular reason
Entrepreneurship Activities
- Entrepreneurs discover profit opportunities and mobilize resources for exploitation
- Entrepreneurs are key in adapting economies to changing conditions
- Starting a business requires business concepts, ideas, support from people and service or product delivery, sufficient funding for activities
Entrepreneurial Attitudes and Profile
- An entrepreneur is someone who takes risks and is responsible for the success or failure of the business
- Entrepreneurs are characterized by creativity, innovation, and risk-taking
- People who launch their own businesses should have entrepreneurial skills
The Personal Qualities and Skills Needed for Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurship is about product innovation, commitment and self-motivation, and multi-skilling in different business tasks
- Leadership and risk-taking are important for success
- These skills are essential for both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
Entrepreneurship vs Management
- Entrepreneurship involves creating innovative economic organizations, focusing on profit and growth, under risk
- Management is getting things done through people within a structure for a formally organized group
- Entrepreneurs are responsible for the entire organization, while management has responsibilities within the structure of the organization.
- Entrepreneurs are focused on new ventures, whereas management handles ongoing operations.
The Business Idea
- Identifying business opportunities involves brainstorming, creating ideas and gaining knowledge
- Getting relevant information for an evolving business strategy is important to the future growth of the organization
Identifying Business Opportunities
- Identifying a business opportunity entails understanding customer needs
- Researching competitors, evaluating trends, and building strategies are also essential
- Learning from customers and industry experts is crucial to success
Your Value Proposition
- Your value proposition is a statement of the benefits to customers your business offers
- It focuses on customer needs; defining your target audience and segment is crucial
Product Differentiation
- Product differentiation is what makes a business (or product) stand out in a competitive market
- Differentiation creates a competitive advantage, strengthening brand awareness
- Examples of differentiation can include personal customer service, knowledge and experience with sales and after sales, as well as taking special requests into account
Next Steps to Start a Business or Enterprise
- Business development involves human, physical and intellect resource planning.
- Maintaining financial control in a business is important, trying to keep costs down and to make a profit.
Getting Updated Information
- Recognizing external influences on business performance is important
- Economic, legal and political factors impact the business
The STEEPLE Analysis
- STEEPLE analysis assesses external factors influencing a business
- Social, technological, economic, environmental, political, legal, and ethical factors are examined
- This analysis is helpful for business strategy and decision making
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Test your understanding of key concepts in entrepreneurship and business management. This quiz covers topics such as the definition of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitudes, and the role of creativity and teamwork in business success. Evaluate your knowledge on how to identify opportunities and the importance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship.
