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Which of the following trends would provide opportunities for starting a new venture?
Which of the following trends would provide opportunities for starting a new venture?
Consumers can only provide ideas informally about potential needs.
Consumers can only provide ideas informally about potential needs.
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Name one source of new ideas for entrepreneurs.
Name one source of new ideas for entrepreneurs.
Consumers
The economic trend is one of the trends that provide opportunities for starting a new ______.
The economic trend is one of the trends that provide opportunities for starting a new ______.
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Match the following trends with their characteristics:
Match the following trends with their characteristics:
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What is the primary purpose of focus groups?
What is the primary purpose of focus groups?
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In brainstorming, criticism of ideas is encouraged to enhance creativity.
In brainstorming, criticism of ideas is encouraged to enhance creativity.
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Name one rule of brainstorming that promotes idea generation.
Name one rule of brainstorming that promotes idea generation.
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In _____, participants write their ideas on special forms or cards that circulate among the group.
In _____, participants write their ideas on special forms or cards that circulate among the group.
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Match the following methods of generating new ideas with their descriptions:
Match the following methods of generating new ideas with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Trends in Entrepreneurship
- Starting a new venture during a trend's early phase offers significant opportunities.
- Key trends include:
- Green trend
- Clean-energy trend
- Organic-orientation trend
- Economic trend
- Social trend
- Health trend
- Web trend
Sources of New Ideas
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Consumers:
- Monitor informal ideas and needs.
- Arrange formal feedback sessions.
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Existing Products and Services:
- Analyze for potential improvements leading to new offerings.
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Distribution Channels:
- Utilize insights from channel members for product suggestions.
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Federal Government:
- Patent Office data can inspire new products.
- Government regulations may prompt innovative ideas.
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Research and Development:
- Can occur formally at workplaces or informally in personal labs.
Methods of Generating New Ideas
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Focus Groups:
- Guided discussions with 8 to 14 participants to explore ideas deeply.
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Brainstorming:
- Group creativity encouraged; focus on quantity and the combination of ideas is key.
- Rules include no criticism, fostering freewheeling, and encouraging variations.
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Brainwriting:
- Participants generate written ideas that circulate for additional input.
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Problem Inventory Analysis:
- Uses a list of problems for consumers to relate issues to potential new products.
Creative Problem Solving Techniques
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Brainstorming:
- Begins with a clear problem statement; all ideas recorded.
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Reverse Brainstorming:
- Identifies negative aspects of ideas and explores solutions.
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Gordon Method:
- Develops new ideas without initial knowledge of the problem, reducing bias.
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Checklist Method:
- Uses a list of issues to inspire new ideas.
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Free Association:
- Generates ideas through related word associations.
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Forced Relationships:
- Combines existing products or concepts for innovative ideas.
Innovation Types
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Breakthrough Innovations:
- Establish new platforms and are protected by patents and trademarks.
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Technological Innovations:
- More frequent, providing advancements without being breakthroughs.
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Ordinary Innovations:
- Most common; improve existing products or services based on market feedback.
New Innovation Definition
- Newness can be:
- In consumer concept
- Changes to packaging or visual modifications.
- Adding already-existing products can still qualify as new for manufacturers.
Classification of New Products
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Consumer's Viewpoint:
- Thomas Robertson's continuum categorizes innovation impact:
- Continuous innovations
- Dynamically continuous innovations
- Discontinuous innovations
- Thomas Robertson's continuum categorizes innovation impact:
Six Thinking Hats Technique
- A creative problem-solving approach developed by Edward de Bono, offering different perspectives:
- White Hat: Focus on facts and information.
- Red Hat: Emphasizes emotions and subjective feelings.
- Yellow Hat: Identifies benefits and positive aspects.
- Green Hat: Encourages new ideas and creative thinking.
- Black Hat: Challenges ideas by identifying risks.
- Blue Hat: Manages the discussion and summary-making process.
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Description
Explore the vital concepts of trends and sources of new ideas in entrepreneurship. This chapter delves into various trends like green, clean-energy, and health trends that present opportunities for new ventures. Additionally, learn how consumers can inspire innovative ideas for starting a business.
