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What is a sound business idea primarily characterized by?
What is a sound business idea primarily characterized by?
What is the first step in determining the best business idea?
What is the first step in determining the best business idea?
Which of the following is NOT a method under unanticipated means for generating business ideas?
Which of the following is NOT a method under unanticipated means for generating business ideas?
What is one of the methods for deliberate search when generating business ideas?
What is one of the methods for deliberate search when generating business ideas?
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Which method for searching business ideas involves leveraging existing concepts from others?
Which method for searching business ideas involves leveraging existing concepts from others?
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What mindset should entrepreneurs adopt when generating business ideas?
What mindset should entrepreneurs adopt when generating business ideas?
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Which of the following is a source of business ideas categorized as unanticipated means?
Which of the following is a source of business ideas categorized as unanticipated means?
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What is the purpose of screening business ideas?
What is the purpose of screening business ideas?
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Which of the following activities falls under deliberate search methods?
Which of the following activities falls under deliberate search methods?
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How can hobbies contribute to generating business ideas?
How can hobbies contribute to generating business ideas?
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Which of the following factors is NOT directly involved in the search for business opportunities?
Which of the following factors is NOT directly involved in the search for business opportunities?
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What is the initial step in the process of ideation?
What is the initial step in the process of ideation?
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What is the main difference between ideation and innovation?
What is the main difference between ideation and innovation?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in market research?
Which of the following is NOT a step in market research?
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What is the significance of evaluating a business opportunity based on 'individual interests'?
What is the significance of evaluating a business opportunity based on 'individual interests'?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful business idea?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful business idea?
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What is the role of creativity in the innovation process?
What is the role of creativity in the innovation process?
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Which of these options represents a 'home-based business option'?
Which of these options represents a 'home-based business option'?
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What is the key role of market research in the search for a business opportunity?
What is the key role of market research in the search for a business opportunity?
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What is the main goal of evaluating a business opportunity based on 'manpower'?
What is the main goal of evaluating a business opportunity based on 'manpower'?
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Flashcards
Entrepreneurial Activities
Entrepreneurial Activities
Actions taken to find and evaluate business opportunities.
Market Research Steps
Market Research Steps
A series of steps to study marketing problems systematically.
Ideation
Ideation
The process of generating ideas for a business venture.
Creativity
Creativity
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Innovation
Innovation
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Evaluating Business Opportunity
Evaluating Business Opportunity
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Key Resources for Opportunity
Key Resources for Opportunity
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Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful Entrepreneurs
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Problem Area Response
Problem Area Response
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Home-Based Business Option
Home-Based Business Option
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Business Idea
Business Idea
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Sound Business Idea
Sound Business Idea
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Preparation of Business Ideas
Preparation of Business Ideas
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Screening Business Ideas
Screening Business Ideas
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Final Selection
Final Selection
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Unanticipated Means
Unanticipated Means
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Deliberate Search
Deliberate Search
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Using Search Questions
Using Search Questions
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Idea Prompting
Idea Prompting
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Change for Excellence
Change for Excellence
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Study Notes
Lesson 2: The Search for Business Opportunity, Ideation, and Creativity
- Entrepreneurial activities are crucial for finding business openings.
- Market research is a process to analyze opportunities.
- Ideation, innovation, and creativity are key concepts to create a successful business.
- Factors to evaluate when discovering business opportunities include: markets, individual interests, capital, skills, suppliers of inputs, manpower, and technology.
- Other methods to find opportunities include: looking at successful businesses and entrepreneurs, addressing problem areas, and considering home-based business options.
- Market research steps include: defining the problem, preliminary investigation, planning research, gathering data, analyzing data, reaching conclusions, and implementing and evaluating decisions.
Ideation
- Represents the initial stage of a business venture.
- It is the very first investment in entrepreneurship.
- Business-worthy ideas must have immediate and future market potential.
Creativity
- A fundamental component of innovation, it's the source that inspires novel ideas.
- Creativity is typically an innate attribute.
- Social environments can influence the level and frequency of creative behavior.
Innovation
- Involves doing something different, which might be introducing something new or different from the norm.
- It's the capacity to generate ideas and transform them into usable goods and services.
Sound Business Idea
- An economic opportunity within the entrepreneur's reach that offers value.
- A strong understanding of a sound business idea allows entrepreneurs to maintain efficiency and conserve resources.
Procedure to Determine the Best Business Idea
- Preparation of a list of business ideas
- Screening of ideas
- Final selection of ideas
Methods for Searching Ideas
- Two broad categories of methods for idea generation: unanticipated means and deliberate search.
Unanticipated Means
- Based on:
- Work experiences
- Hobbies
- Acquaintances
- Chance events
Deliberate Search
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Based on:
- Using search questions
- Idea prompting (e.g., someone else's idea, customer requests, other events)
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Key takeaway: Entrepreneurs shouldn't let money dictate ideas, rather, ideas should drive investment decisions.
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Explore the critical aspects of identifying business opportunities in this quiz on entrepreneurial activities. Learn about the importance of market research, ideation, and creativity in building a successful venture. Assess various factors that influence business decisions and discover methods for finding opportunities in the market.