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What attribute is essential for entrepreneurs to overcome challenges in their journey?
Which trait allows entrepreneurs to come up with innovative solutions?
What motivates many entrepreneurs to pursue their ventures beyond financial aspects?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of successful entrepreneurs?
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What initial step should aspiring entrepreneurs take when starting their journey?
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What is an important factor for ensuring demand for a new product or service?
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How do successful entrepreneurs typically view risk?
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Which of these is NOT typically a driving factor for individuals to become entrepreneurs?
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What is one of the primary functions of the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO)?
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Which of the following is not a function of the Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC)?
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What type of assistance does the Special Capital Assistance scheme provide?
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Which division is responsible for project identification and securing assistance from financial institutions?
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What is one of the ways SIDCO assists intending industrial entrepreneurs?
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Which skill is essential for effective negotiation and relationship building with stakeholders?
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What type of entrepreneur primarily focuses on social impact through their ventures?
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Which attribute helps entrepreneurs to continue pursuing their goals despite challenges and setbacks?
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Which type of thinking emphasizes empathy and user-centered design in solving problems?
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What is a common myth about entrepreneurs that contradicts reality?
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What is the purpose of providing incentives and subsidies to entrepreneurs?
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What trait is essential for entrepreneurs when facing high-pressure decision-making situations?
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Which of the following attributes indicates the ability to pivot strategies as needed?
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What common misconception about entrepreneurship relates to guaranteed success?
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Which of these is not typically a focus of lifestyle entrepreneurs?
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What is one of the main functions of the Small Industrial Development Organisation (SIDO)?
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What is a significant problem related to the implementation of subsidies?
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What type of organization is the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)?
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What is the primary objective of the National Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (NAYE)?
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Technical Consultancy Organisations (TCOs) typically do NOT engage in which of the following activities?
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Which of the following is a role of Small Industries Service Institutes (SISIs)?
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What is a common issue with administering subsidies?
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Which organization provides machinery to small scale units on a hire purchase basis?
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What factor is critical for the effective implementation of a subsidy system?
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What is one of the primary functions of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
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What assistance does the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) provide to artisans?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD)?
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How does the Science and Technology Entrepreneur Parks (STEP) primarily operate?
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What aspect does NIESBUD emphasize in its objective to support entrepreneurship?
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What type of loans does the KVIC provide for village industries?
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Which of the following services is NOT offered by SIDBI?
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What is a primary goal of KVIC?
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Which of the following is a function of the institute assisting in the rehabilitation of sick units?
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What type of industries does NIESBUD primarily focus on?
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Study Notes
Who Can Be an Entrepreneur?
- Passionate individuals are driven by their ideas and the problems they want to solve.
- Innovative thinkers identify gaps in the market and offer unique solutions.
- Risk-takers are comfortable making calculated decisions in uncertain situations.
- Resilient individuals are able to overcome setbacks and failures.
- Adaptable individuals are flexible and adjust their strategies when necessary.
- Visionaries have a clear goal and can inspire others towards their vision.
Why Become an Entrepreneur?
- Entrepreneurs value independence and control over their work.
- They may be driven by a desire to positively impact the world.
- Entrepreneurship offers the potential for financial rewards.
- The entrepreneurial journey is a learning experience for personal and professional growth.
How to Become an Entrepreneur?
- Identify a problem or an opportunity worth pursuing.
- Develop a unique solution or idea to address the problem or opportunity.
- Conduct thorough market research to validate your idea.
- Build a strong team with complementary skills and shared vision.
- Create a business plan that outlines your goals, target market, marketing strategy, and financial projections.
- Secure funding from investors, banks, or other sources.
- Execute your business plan and iterate based on feedback and market dynamics.
Attributes, Skills, and Traits of Entrepreneurs.
- Entrepreneurs require creativity and innovation to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Effective leadership and management skills are essential to inspire and motivate a team.
- Clear communication skills are needed to pitch ideas, negotiate deals, and build relationships.
- Resilience and grit allow entrepreneurs to persevere despite challenges, setbacks and failures.
- Adaptability allows entrepreneurs to change their strategy as needed.
- Financial literacy enables entrepreneurs to manage budgets, cash flow, and financial projections.
- Strong networking skills are needed to build relationships with investors, mentors, and partners.
- Sound decision-making skills are essential to make informed and timely decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Problem-solving skills are crucial for identifying problems and developing effective solutions.
- Passion and persistence are the driving forces for entrepreneurial success.
Creative and Design Thinking
- Creative thinking breaks away from traditional thought patterns and uses brainstorming to discover innovative solutions.
- Design thinking focuses on understanding user needs, testing assumptions, and iteratively prototyping solutions.
Types of Entrepreneurs
- Serial entrepreneurs establish multiple businesses over time.
- Social entrepreneurs aim to address social or environmental issues.
- Lifestyle entrepreneurs prioritize flexibility and work-life balance.
- Scalable entrepreneurs focus on rapid growth and seek large market opportunities.
Myths and Realities about Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurship can be learned through education, experience, and mentorship.
- Successful entrepreneurs take calculated risks.
- Entrepreneurship is risky, and many startups fail.
- Entrepreneurship often requires collaboration with others in the early stages.
- Financial gain is not the only motivation for entrepreneurs.
Need for Incentives and Subsidies to Support Entrepreneurship
- Incentives and subsidies can correct regional disparities in development.
- Subsidies can provide competitive strength and support the growth of industries.
- Incentives create employment opportunities and reduce unemployment.
- Subsidies encourage entrepreneurs to start new ventures.
Problems Relating to Subsidies
- Subsidies may remain unutilized.
- Inefficient or corrupt administration can negate the benefits of subsidies.
- It is difficult to measure the impact of subsidies.
- Subsidies can lead to inefficiencies in the long run.
- Subsidies are difficult to withdraw once introduced.
Small Industrial Development Organization (SIDO)
- SIDO was formed under the Ministry of Industry.
- SIDO offers a range of consultancy services, technical, managerial, economic, and marketing assistance to small-scale units.
- SIDO also provides technology support programs through the establishment of process-cum-product development centers, tool rooms, and training centers.
Functions of SIDO
- SIDO estimates raw material requirements for the small-scale sector and arranges supply.
- SIDO collects data on imported consumer items to encourage new ventures.
- SIDO prepares project reports and technical literature for entrepreneurs.
- SIDO secures reservations of certain products for small-scale industries.
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
- NSIC was established in 1995 to provide machinery on hire purchase basis and secure government orders for small-scale units.
- NSIC has offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta, and eleven branches.
Functions of NSIC
- NSIC develops small-scale units as ancillary units to large-scale industries.
- NSIC provides training to industrial workers.
- NSIC markets products of small-scale industries domestically and internationally.
- NSIC assists with procuring raw materials.
- NSIC obtains government orders for small-scale units.
- NSIC provides machinery on hire purchase basis.
- NSIC constructs industrial estates and runs production-cum-training centers.
National Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (NAYE)
- NAYE is a national level organization that promotes new enterprises through first generation entrepreneurs.
- NAYE entered into agreements with Bank of India, Dena Bank, Central Bank of India, and Union Bank of India to support entrepreneurship.
- NAYE holds workshops, conferences, and training programs.
Technical Consultancy Organizations (TCOs)
- TCOs provide consultancy services to small and medium enterprises.
- TCOs offer industrial potential surveys, feasibility studies, project evaluations, and market research.
- TCOs provide merchant banking services.
Small Industries Service Institutes (SISIs)
- SISIs were established in each state in 1956 to develop small-scale industries.
Functions of SISIs
- SISIs promote entrepreneurship and development of small-scale industries in rural areas.
- SISIs provide market information and undertake market distribution surveys.
- SISIs conduct training programs for workers in small industries.
- SISIs assess the capacities of small units for imported or controlled materials.
- SISIs offer technical guidance on waste management.
- SISIs prepare designs and drawings for production equipment.
- SISIs ensure that small industry development in India is done in right lines.
- SISIs provide workshop common facilities.
- SISIs conduct plant studies to identify production problems.
- SISIs coordinate the modernization of industries.
- SISIs assist in the rehabilitation of sick units.
- SISIs help to develop ancillary industries.
- SISIs register small-scale units with NSIC.
- SISIs conduct modernization studies for technology upgradation.
- SISIs undertake quality control, energy conservation, pollution control, and training programs on export marketing.
- SISIs conduct surveys and studies to identify industries with promotion potential.
- SISIs advise the government on policy matters regarding small industry development.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
- KVIC provides financial assistance in the form of capital expenditure loans to implementing agencies.
- KVIC supports retail sales outlets and strengthens the capital base of institutions and cooperatives.
- KVIC assists individual artisans in identified hill, border, and weaker sections.
- KVIC loans are interest-free for Khadi and have an interest rate of 4% per annum for village industries.
Functions of KVIC
- KVIC trains artisans.
- KVIC provides raw materials to village industries.
- KVIC markets finished products of village industries.
- KVIC provides equipment and machinery on concessional terms.
- KVIC undertakes R&D programmes for improved implements.
- KVIC aims to alleviate poverty in rural areas and increase productivity through technology and market support.
Science and Technology Entrepreneur Parks (STEP)
- STEPs are areas where applied research on high-tech projects is conducted with the collaboration of multinational companies, universities, and research institutions.
- A conventional ‘Techno Park’ was set up by the Birla Institute of Scientific Research in 1972.
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
- SIDBI was established in 1990 as a subsidiary of IDBI.
- SIDBI has offices in Lucknow, 5 regional offices, and 25 branches.
Functions of SIDBI
- SIDBI supports the technological upgradation and modernization of existing units.
- SIDBI provides services like factoring and leasing to industrial concerns.
- SIDBI provides financial support to NSIC.
- SIDBI expands marketing channels for small-scale industries in domestic and international markets.
- SIDBI promotes employment-oriented industries in semi-urban areas.
- SIDBI ref finances loans and advances extended by primary lending institutions to small-scale industries.
- SIDBI offers bills discounting and rediscounting facilities.
National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD)
- NIESBUD was established in 1983 by the Ministry of Industries.
- NIESBUD coordinates, trains, and oversees entrepreneurship development activities of other institutions and agencies.
Objectives of NIESBUD
- NIESBUD standardizes processes for selection, training, support, and sustenance of entrepreneurs.
- NIESBUD shares its expertise internationally.
- NIESBUD trains trainers, promoters, and consultants.
- NIESBUD provides forums for interaction and facilitates policy formulation.
- NIESBUD provides information and support to trainers, promoters, and entrepreneurs.
Functions of NIESBUD
- NIESBUD develops training strategies and methodologies.
- NIESBUD standardizes model syllabi for training target groups.
- NIESBUD formulates scientific selection procedures.
- NIESBUD develops training aids, manuals, and tools.
- NIESBUD facilitates and supports entrepreneurship development programs.
- NIESBUD conducts training programs for promoters, trainers, and entrepreneurs.
Responsibilities of NIESBUD
- NIESBUD constructs industrial sheds and develops infrastructure.
- NIESBUD implements rehabilitation programs for sick units.
- NIESBUD provides technical consultancy services.
- NIESBUD allots sheds and industrial plots in industrial estates.
- NIESBUD assists in selecting equipment.
State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO)
- Established in 1961 to support industrial development in Tamil Nadu.
- Functions as a financing body and a promotional agency for entrepreneurs.
- Provides financial assistance through equity participation, underwriting, medium and long-term loans, and guarantees.
- Offers promotional assistance including project identification, application assistance, technical collaboration, financial institution negotiation, land and utility allocation, project management, and joint promotional arrangements.
- Also manages sick units, assists state sector projects, advises the government on industrial matters, and develops mineral resources.
- Expanded services to include IDBI Re-finance schemes, seed capital assistance, TN’s new package of assistance, and entrepreneurial assistance.
Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC)
- Provides financial assistance for new industrial units, expansions, diversifications, and modernizations.
- Grants long-term loans to SSI units up to Rs. 60 lakhs for projects costing under Rs. 3 crore.
- Underwrites shares and debentures in the open market.
- Guarantees deferred payments for indigenous machinery purchased by borrowers.
- Guarantees loans raised by industrial concerns from public markets, scheduled banks, or state cooperative banks.
Techno Crafts Assistance Scheme
- Introduced by TIIC for entrepreneurs with engineering or technology degrees or diplomas.
- Offers liberalized financial assistance.
Assistance to SC/ST Entrepreneurs Scheme
- Provides 90% of the cost of fixed assets for loans up to Rs. 50,000 per person, or Rs. 1 lakh for multiple entrepreneurs.
Single Window Scheme
- Offers term loans and working capital to new micro and small units with projects costing under Rs. 20 lakhs and working capital requirements under Rs. 10 lakhs.
- Repayment period is 5 to 10 years.
Special Capital Assistance Scheme
- Provides equity-type assistance for entrepreneurs with skills and experience but lacking financial resources.
Quality Certificate Scheme
- Assists SSI units in obtaining International Standards Organization (ISO) certification.
Functions of the State Industrial Development Corporation
- Acts as a single point of contact for clearances from different agencies and departments.
- Procures land for medium and large-scale industries outside industrial estates.
- Upgrades facilities in existing industrial estates.
- Allocates developed plots or sheds to entrepreneurs.
- Coordinates with government departments to ensure infrastructure provision.
- Establishes, maintains, develops, and manages industrial estates.
- Promotes and assists in the establishment, growth, and development of industries.
- Develops industrial areas for establishing businesses.
- Performs other functions to support its objectives.
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