Entrepreneurship Chapter 2: Identifying Opportunities
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What term describes the ability to notice opportunities without engaging in deliberate search?

  • Social intuition
  • Business foresight
  • Entrepreneurial alertness (correct)
  • Opportunity insight

Which type of relationship is more likely to generate new business ideas for entrepreneurs?

  • Family ties
  • Strong-tie relationships
  • Professional associations
  • Weak-tie relationships (correct)

What percentage of entrepreneurs reportedly got their ideas through social contacts?

  • 60% to 70%
  • 40% to 50% (correct)
  • 30% to 40%
  • 50% to 60%

How is entrepreneurial alertness commonly perceived in relation to opportunity recognition?

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Which of the following individuals successfully entered an industry without prior experience?

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What is a key characteristic of strong-tie relationships?

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Which statement about social networks is true?

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What kind of perspective might someone from outside an industry provide?

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What is the primary advantage of library research when generating business ideas?

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What resources can a library reference librarian assist you with?

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Which of the following is a suggested method for generating new business ideas through internet research?

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What technique involves direct observation of customer behavior to generate business ideas?

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Why are large public and university libraries considered underutilized for business research?

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What type of reports can libraries provide access to that are generally expensive?

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What is the primary purpose of customer advisory boards in generating new business ideas?

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Which search engine is NOT mentioned as a useful resource for business research?

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What distinguishes an opportunity from an idea?

<p>An opportunity creates a need for a product or service, but an idea does not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the essential qualities of an opportunity?

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Which approach involves examining changes in societal behavior to find business opportunities?

<p>Observing trends (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of trend specifically examines changes in governmental policies affecting business?

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What effect do economic trends generally have on startups?

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Which social trend might lead to new business opportunities?

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Which of the following methods do entrepreneurs NOT typically use to generate ideas?

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What characteristic is essential for recognizing business opportunities?

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What impact does the aging population have on business opportunities?

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Which technological advancement directly led to the emergence of Rokit Boost?

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How did the Affordable Care Act create new business opportunities?

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What does the trend of increasing diversity in the population primarily affect?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a technological advance that created new industries?

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Which company exemplifies a response to security concerns arising from political changes?

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What primary approach is suggested for identifying business opportunities?

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The rise in mobile device usage has primarily led to which business trend?

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What is the primary characteristic of weak-tie relationships?

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Which of the following best describes the process of creativity?

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In brainstorming sessions, which of the following rules is typically emphasized?

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What technique involves a group discussing a topic to provide insights?

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What is one of the main benefits of weak-tie relationships over strong-tie relationships in generating business ideas?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of brainstorming sessions?

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What is a common theme in the opportunity recognition process for entrepreneurs?

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Which of the following methods is used to generate new ideas through group brainstorming?

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What do many successful entrepreneurs identify as a source of business opportunities?

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What is a specific feature of the Eton BoostTurbin 2000 device?

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What defines a gap in the marketplace?

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What inspired Tish Cirovolo to start Daisy Rock Guitars?

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How does prior industry experience benefit an entrepreneur?

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Which characteristic is least likely to help an entrepreneur in recognizing opportunities?

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What is a key outcome of identifying a product gap in the marketplace?

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What kind of characteristics generally enhances an entrepreneur's ability to spot opportunities?

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Flashcards

What is a business opportunity?

A favorable set of circumstances that creates a need for a new product, service, or business.

What are the four essential qualities of an opportunity?

An opportunity must be attractive, timely, durable, and anchored in a product or service that creates or adds value for its buyers.

How do entrepreneurs identify opportunities? (Approach 1)

The first approach to identifying a business opportunity involves paying attention to changes in the environment, such as economic forces, social forces, technological advances, and political and regulatory changes.

What is the role of economic forces in identifying business opportunities?

Economic trends can help you determine areas that are ripe for new start-ups and areas to avoid. For example, a weak economy might favor start-ups that help consumers save money.

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What is the role of social forces in identifying business opportunities?

Social trends alter how people and businesses behave and set priorities. Understanding these changes can help you identify new opportunities.

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What is the role of technological advancements in identifying business opportunities?

Technological advancements create new products and services, and also make existing ones more affordable or accessible. This presents opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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What is the role of political and regulatory changes in identifying business opportunities?

Changes in political and regulatory environments can create (or destroy) opportunities for businesses. For example, new laws might create a need for new products or services.

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Why is it important for entrepreneurs to be aware of environmental trends?

Entrepreneurs need to be aware of changes in the environment to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.

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Population Trends

Changes in the population, like aging or increased diversity, can open up new business opportunities.

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Technological Advancements

Technology advancements often create entirely new industries or products.

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Political Action & Regulatory Changes

Political decisions and law changes can lead to new business opportunities.

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Solving a Problem

Identifying a problem and finding a solution is a common way to discover business opportunities.

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Gap in the Marketplace

A situation where a product or service is needed by a specific group but isn't appealing enough for mainstream businesses.

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Solving a Personal Problem

The process of observing a problem in your own life and developing a solution that could become a profitable business.

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Spotting an Opportunity

Identifying a need or want that is not being met by existing products or services.

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Creativity

The ability to identify market gaps, come up with new ideas, and think outside the box.

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Social Networks

The network of people you know, which can provide valuable insights, connections, and support.

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Prior Industry Experience

The process of using your knowledge and experience in a particular industry to identify opportunities.

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Cognitive Factors

The mental processes that influence how entrepreneurs perceive opportunities.

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Product Gap

A product or service that fills a gap in the marketplace and caters to a specific customer group.

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Strong-Tie Relationships

These relationships, which typically form between like-minded individuals, tend to reinforce insights and ideas that people already have.

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Weak-Tie Relationships

These relationships, which form between casual acquaintances, are not as apt to be between like-minded individuals, so one person may say something to another that sparks a completely new idea.

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Opportunity Recognition

The ability to recognize and capitalize on opportunities.

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Brainstorming

A method for generating ideas by encouraging participants to freely express their thoughts, without criticism or judgment.

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Focus Group

A group discussion where individuals familiar with a topic share their insights and perspectives.

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Idea Generation Techniques

A structured process that encourages the generation of multiple ideas related to specific topics, aiming to stimulate creative solutions.

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Opportunity Recognition Process

A systematic approach to recognizing promising business opportunities by connecting environmental changes with individual characteristics.

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Prior Industry Experience: New Eyes

People with prior industry experience might be too used to existing ways of doing things, making it harder for them to come up with innovative ideas.

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Examples of Entrepreneurs with No Industry Experience

Elon Musk was not in the auto industry before starting Tesla, and Debbie Fields had no experience in the food industry before launching Mrs. Fields Cookies.

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Entrepreneurial Alertness

Some people seem to have a natural talent for spotting opportunities that others miss.

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Social Networks and Opportunity Recognition

The more people you know, the more likely you are to hear about new opportunities.

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Types of Social Ties

Strong-tie relationships are frequent interactions with friends, family, and coworkers. Weak-tie connections are more casual and less frequent interactions.

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Weak-Tie Relationships and New Business Ideas

Entrepreneurs are more likely to get new business ideas from casual acquaintances than close friends.

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Social Network Size and Opportunity Recognition

The extent and depth of your network influence how many opportunities you see.

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Social Contacts and Business Idea Origins

Studies suggest that about half of new businesses get their initial idea through someone they know.

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Day-In-The-Life Research

A type of research where a company's employees spend a day with a customer to understand their needs and experiences.

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Customer Advisory Boards

Groups of customers who meet regularly to provide feedback on products, services, and identify potential business opportunities.

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Internet Research

The process of using various online platforms and tools to find new business ideas and information.

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Library Research

Searching and exploring libraries to discover industry-specific reports, journals, and resources to generate new business ideas.

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Examples of Useful Search Engines and Industry Reports

Websites and platforms that provide access to industry reports, market data, and competitor analysis.

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How are Business Idea Refinement Techniques Used?

They are best used after initial brainstorming to refine a business idea and explore specific market needs.

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Customer Feedback Techniques

These techniques help businesses understand customer needs and preferences to guide product development and marketing strategies.

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Why are Research Techniques Important for Entrepreneurs?

They provide a valuable source of information for entrepreneurs to identify potential business opportunities.

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Study Notes

Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures - Chapter 2

  • Learning Objectives:
    • Explain the difference between opportunities and ideas.
    • Describe three general approaches entrepreneurs use to identify opportunities.
    • Discuss personal characteristics of entrepreneurs that affect their ability to recognize business opportunities.
    • Identify and describe techniques entrepreneurs use to generate ideas.

What is an Opportunity?

  • Opportunity Defined: A favorable set of circumstances that creates a need for a new product, service, or business.
  • Four Essential Qualities of an Opportunity:
    • Attractive
    • Timely
    • Durable
    • Anchored in a product, service, or business that creates or adds value for the buyer/end user.

Ways to Identify Opportunities

  • Observing Trends:
    • Economic forces: State of the economy, disposable income, consumer spending.
    • Social forces: Social/cultural trends, demographics, current popular trends.
    • Technological advances: New technologies, emerging technologies, new uses of current technologies.
    • Political and regulatory changes: Changes in political arena, new laws and regulations.
  • Solving a Problem:
    • Identifying problems and finding solutions.
    • Considering intuition, serendipity, or chance.
  • Finding Gaps in the Marketplace:
    • Identifying a need for a product/service by a specific group of people.
    • This group may not be a large enough market for mainstream retailers/manufacturers.

Personal Characteristics of the Entrepreneur

  • Prior Industry Experience:
    • Helps recognize business opportunities
    • Spotting underserved market niches
    • Building networks of contacts for insights.
  • Cognitive Factors:
    • Inherent ability to recognize opportunities.
    • “Sixth sense" for spotting opportunities.
    • Entrepreneurial alertness: Ability to notice opportunities without deliberate search.
  • Social Networks:
    • Extent and depth of an entrepreneur’s network affects their recognition of opportunities.
    • Strong ties (frequent interaction) vs. weak ties (infrequent interaction).
    • More new business ideas originate from weak tie relationships.
  • Creativity:
    • Process of generating novel/useful ideas.
    • Opportunity recognition as a creative process.
    • Five stages of creative process: Preparation, Incubation, Insight, Evaluation, Elaboration.

Techniques for Generating Ideas

  • Brainstorming:

    • Generating several ideas about a specific topic.
    • Group sessions targeting specific topics.
    • No criticism, freewheeling, quick sessions, & leap-frogging (building on other ideas) encouraged.

  • Focus Groups:

    • Group of people familiar with a specific topic to provide insights.
    • Follow-up to brainstorming sessions for refinement.

  • Library and Internet Research:

    • Utilizing libraries for industry reports, trade journals, and magazines.
    • Online resources (Bizminer, ProQuest, IBISWorld, Mintel, LexisNexis Academic)
      • Searching for 'new business ideas,' or using targeted searches with specific topics.

  • Customer Advisory Boards:

    • Companies form advisory boards for customer feedback on needs, wants, and problems.

  • Day-In-The-Life Research:

    • Anthropological research where employees spend a day with customers to gain insights.

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Dive into Chapter 2 of 'Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures' to explore the vital distinction between opportunities and ideas. You'll uncover approaches used by entrepreneurs to identify opportunities and the personal traits that influence their success. Learn how trends in economics and society can signal potential business opportunities.

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