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Which description fits an entrepreneur best?
Which description fits an entrepreneur best?
What is the primary focus of a lifestyle venture?
What is the primary focus of a lifestyle venture?
What role do innovators play in entrepreneurship?
What role do innovators play in entrepreneurship?
What differentiates a serial entrepreneur from others?
What differentiates a serial entrepreneur from others?
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What does conducting due diligence in entrepreneurship entail?
What does conducting due diligence in entrepreneurship entail?
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What is a key characteristic of a market maker?
What is a key characteristic of a market maker?
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What is the purpose of the harvest in an entrepreneurial venture?
What is the purpose of the harvest in an entrepreneurial venture?
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Which type of entrepreneur focuses on addressing social, environmental, or economic issues?
Which type of entrepreneur focuses on addressing social, environmental, or economic issues?
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What is the primary purpose of verification in the research process?
What is the primary purpose of verification in the research process?
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Which term describes technology that displaces established norms?
Which term describes technology that displaces established norms?
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What mindset is crucial for identifying and solving entrepreneurial problems?
What mindset is crucial for identifying and solving entrepreneurial problems?
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What does divergent thinking emphasize during brainstorming sessions?
What does divergent thinking emphasize during brainstorming sessions?
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What role does an operations guru typically play in a business?
What role does an operations guru typically play in a business?
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What is the main goal of mind mapping in the entrepreneurial process?
What is the main goal of mind mapping in the entrepreneurial process?
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What quality is characteristic of individuals described as innovators?
What quality is characteristic of individuals described as innovators?
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Which aspect is NOT associated with the entrepreneurial spirit?
Which aspect is NOT associated with the entrepreneurial spirit?
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What is the primary focus of capitalism as described?
What is the primary focus of capitalism as described?
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Why is a business plan considered important before launching a business?
Why is a business plan considered important before launching a business?
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What does the term 'corporate entrepreneurship' refer to?
What does the term 'corporate entrepreneurship' refer to?
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How does the concept of 'creative destruction' relate to economic growth?
How does the concept of 'creative destruction' relate to economic growth?
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What is the role of the government in a capitalist system?
What is the role of the government in a capitalist system?
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What does conducting due diligence involve?
What does conducting due diligence involve?
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What should be considered when choosing a location for business launch?
What should be considered when choosing a location for business launch?
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Which of the following best defines an entrepreneur?
Which of the following best defines an entrepreneur?
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What is the primary focus of expanders and scalers in an entrepreneurial venture?
What is the primary focus of expanders and scalers in an entrepreneurial venture?
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What defines an independent contractor?
What defines an independent contractor?
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How can benchmarking be best defined?
How can benchmarking be best defined?
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What does bootstrapping refer to in the context of an entrepreneurial venture?
What does bootstrapping refer to in the context of an entrepreneurial venture?
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What is the significance of the breakeven point in entrepreneurship?
What is the significance of the breakeven point in entrepreneurship?
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What is the primary function of cash management in an entrepreneurial venture?
What is the primary function of cash management in an entrepreneurial venture?
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Which of the following best describes a gig economy?
Which of the following best describes a gig economy?
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What does a business model typically outline for a venture?
What does a business model typically outline for a venture?
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What does the acronym SMART in SMART goals represent?
What does the acronym SMART in SMART goals represent?
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What is a mission statement primarily used for?
What is a mission statement primarily used for?
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What best describes divergent thinking?
What best describes divergent thinking?
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What is the purpose of a vision statement?
What is the purpose of a vision statement?
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How is a value proposition defined?
How is a value proposition defined?
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What does 'incubation' refer to in the creative thinking process?
What does 'incubation' refer to in the creative thinking process?
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What is the essence of illumination in the creative process?
What is the essence of illumination in the creative process?
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What aspect of a goal does the term 'measurable' refer to?
What aspect of a goal does the term 'measurable' refer to?
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Study Notes
Entrepreneurship
- An entrepreneur identifies and acts on an idea or problem that no one else has addressed.
- An entrepreneurial venture includes any business, organization, project, or operation involving risk in pursuing a new opportunity.
- Lifestyle ventures prioritize lifestyle for entrepreneurs over financial rewards.
Entrepreneurial Roles
- Innovators find new approaches, methods, or products that solve problems uniquely.
- Creators make something new or identify problems others haven't noticed.
- Market Makers innovate or reinvent their market by envisioning future possibilities.
- Expanders and Scalers focus on expanding existing methods, processes, or products.
Entrepreneurial Mindsets
- Entrepreneurial mindset involves identifying opportunities by solving problems and being proactive in advancing those ideas.
- Entrepreneurial spirit enables overcoming obstacles and meeting challenges with a positive attitude.
- Serial entrepreneurs start and manage multiple ventures.
- Social entrepreneurs focus on solving social, environmental, or economic problems.
Entrepreneurial Stages
- Inspiration requires a creative and innovative mindset.
- Preparation involves gathering information, organizing, and maintaining focus.
- Assessment requires evaluating resources like partners, customers, locations, and funding.
- Exploring Resources involves planning for affordability and financial sustainability.
- Business Plan helps to develop a venture, modify it before launch, and stay on track.
- Navigation involves being prepared for obstacles and making adjustments.
- Launch requires considering the target market, necessary resources, and location.
Venture Development
- Divergent thinking involves generating multiple ideas, even conflicting or unconventional ones.
- Mission statement defines a venture's reason for being, its long-term goal, and how it will deliver value to customers.
- Vision statement is a picture of what the venture will become in the future.
- Value proposition summarizes the benefits customers can expect from a product or service.
- SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely.
Venture Funding
- Bootstrapping involves optimizing personal funds and creative strategies to minimize cash outflows.
- Cash management involves managing cash inflows and outflows to support the venture's needs.
- Break-even point is the operational level that generates enough revenue to cover costs.
- Business model outlines how a venture is funded, creates value for stakeholders, distributes offerings to customers, and generates income.
- Capitalism is an economic system that emphasizes individual freedom, private property ownership, and benefitting from one's efforts.
Venture Growth
- Independent contractor (or freelancer) provides work similar to an employee but without being part of the payroll, handling their own taxes and benefits.
- Target market is the specific group of consumers a company seeks to serve.
- Gig economy is an economic system where individuals engage in freelance or side employment.
- Benchmarking compares a company's performance to industry averages, leaders, or market segments.
- Creative destruction is a theory by Schumpeter stating that entrepreneurial innovation drives economic growth by destroying established companies and disrupting employment.
- Due diligence involves conducting research and investigation to minimize risk in decision-making.
- Patent is a legal grant offering protection over the rights, usage, and commercialization of an invention for a set period of time.
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Test your understanding of entrepreneurship, including the roles of innovators, creators, and market makers. Explore the entrepreneurial mindset and discover how to identify opportunities and overcome challenges. This quiz is designed for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of entrepreneurship and its key concepts.
