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Which chapter of a business plan typically outlines the organizational structure and roles of key personnel?
Which chapter of a business plan typically outlines the organizational structure and roles of key personnel?
Which chapter of a business plan typically includes a SWOT analysis and an examination of macro-environmental factors?
Which chapter of a business plan typically includes a SWOT analysis and an examination of macro-environmental factors?
Which of the following chapters typically includes information about the income statement, balance sheet, and vertical analysis?
Which of the following chapters typically includes information about the income statement, balance sheet, and vertical analysis?
In which chapter of a business plan would you expect to find information about the purpose and unique features of the product or service being offered?
In which chapter of a business plan would you expect to find information about the purpose and unique features of the product or service being offered?
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Which chapter of a business plan typically includes a discussion of the business concept, business model, vision-mission statement, and objectives?
Which chapter of a business plan typically includes a discussion of the business concept, business model, vision-mission statement, and objectives?
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In which chapter of a business plan would you find information about the permits and rules necessary for operating the business?
In which chapter of a business plan would you find information about the permits and rules necessary for operating the business?
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Which chapter of a business plan would typically include information about the capital structure and financial offering, including returns and benefits to investors, financiers, and partners?
Which chapter of a business plan would typically include information about the capital structure and financial offering, including returns and benefits to investors, financiers, and partners?
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In which chapter of a business plan would you expect to find a market overview and information about the target customers?
In which chapter of a business plan would you expect to find a market overview and information about the target customers?
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Which chapter of a business plan typically includes a summary of the key points from the entire plan?
Which chapter of a business plan typically includes a summary of the key points from the entire plan?
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In which chapter would you find information about the expected financial performance and profitability of the business, including projections for income statements and balance sheets?
In which chapter would you find information about the expected financial performance and profitability of the business, including projections for income statements and balance sheets?
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In which chapter would you find information about the capital structure of the business, including details on how the business will be financed and the potential returns and benefits for investors, financiers, and partners?
In which chapter would you find information about the capital structure of the business, including details on how the business will be financed and the potential returns and benefits for investors, financiers, and partners?
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Which chapter of a business plan typically outlines the overall business concept, business model, vision-mission statement, and objectives of the business?
Which chapter of a business plan typically outlines the overall business concept, business model, vision-mission statement, and objectives of the business?
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In which chapter would you find information about the purpose and unique features of the product or service being offered by the business, as well as sample photos or illustrations?
In which chapter would you find information about the purpose and unique features of the product or service being offered by the business, as well as sample photos or illustrations?
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What is the main purpose of a Business Position Statement?
What is the main purpose of a Business Position Statement?
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Which 'R' in the 12 R’s of Opportunity Screening emphasizes the importance of catering to customer needs and wants?
Which 'R' in the 12 R’s of Opportunity Screening emphasizes the importance of catering to customer needs and wants?
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What does a Value Proposition summarize?
What does a Value Proposition summarize?
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What is the purpose of Conceptualizing a Product/Service Concept?
What is the purpose of Conceptualizing a Product/Service Concept?
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Which statement best describes the Difference between Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and Value Proposition (VP)?
Which statement best describes the Difference between Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and Value Proposition (VP)?
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What is the proposed Value Proposition for 'Aling Charing Sari-Sari Store' based on the provided information?
What is the proposed Value Proposition for 'Aling Charing Sari-Sari Store' based on the provided information?
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What should be considered when coming up with a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
What should be considered when coming up with a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
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Which factor is NOT part of the 12 R’s of Opportunity Screening?
Which factor is NOT part of the 12 R’s of Opportunity Screening?
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What is the primary characteristic of an entrepreneur according to the text?
What is the primary characteristic of an entrepreneur according to the text?
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According to the passage, which of the following best exemplifies entrepreneurship?
According to the passage, which of the following best exemplifies entrepreneurship?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true about entrepreneurship?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true about entrepreneurship?
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Which of the following roles is directly associated with entrepreneurship in the passage?
Which of the following roles is directly associated with entrepreneurship in the passage?
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What is the primary goal of an entrepreneur?
What is the primary goal of an entrepreneur?
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Which of the following statements best represents the concept of entrepreneurship as described in the passage?
Which of the following statements best represents the concept of entrepreneurship as described in the passage?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of entrepreneurship?
Based on the information provided, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of entrepreneurship?
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According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about entrepreneurs?
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about entrepreneurs?
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Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the passage?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the passage?
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According to the information provided, which of the following best represents the essence of entrepreneurship?
According to the information provided, which of the following best represents the essence of entrepreneurship?
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Which of the following is NOT a key component of a market research plan?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of a market research plan?
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Which of the following is a key advantage of using focus group discussions for market research?
Which of the following is a key advantage of using focus group discussions for market research?
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Which of the following statements about designing a research questionnaire is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about designing a research questionnaire is NOT true?
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Which of the following is a primary purpose of a business plan?
Which of the following is a primary purpose of a business plan?
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Which data collection technique is considered one of the most reliable and credible for market research?
Which data collection technique is considered one of the most reliable and credible for market research?
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Which of the following statements about market research surveys is true?
Which of the following statements about market research surveys is true?
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Which of the following is a key purpose of a business plan for investors and financiers?
Which of the following is a key purpose of a business plan for investors and financiers?
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Which of the following statements about survey questionnaires is true?
Which of the following statements about survey questionnaires is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when designing a research questionnaire?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when designing a research questionnaire?
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Which of the following is a key purpose of a business plan for managers and staff of an organization?
Which of the following is a key purpose of a business plan for managers and staff of an organization?
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What is the primary role of a fundraiser?
What is the primary role of a fundraiser?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a new venture creator?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a new venture creator?
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What is the primary reason people purchase products?
What is the primary reason people purchase products?
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Which of the following best describes a potential market?
Which of the following best describes a potential market?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as an importance of identifying a potential market?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an importance of identifying a potential market?
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What is the significance of defining the market need according to the text?
What is the significance of defining the market need according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of opportunities?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of opportunities?
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What is the meaning of the term 'goods'?
What is the meaning of the term 'goods'?
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Which of the following is an essential characteristic for opportunity seeking, according to the text?
Which of the following is an essential characteristic for opportunity seeking, according to the text?
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What is an example of a 'more-for-less' strategy in the market?
What is an example of a 'more-for-less' strategy in the market?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
- Entrepreneurship: designing, launching, and running a new business
- Entrepreneur: someone who creates a new business
- Key characteristics of entrepreneurship: doing things differently, innovation, and leadership
Career Opportunities for Entrepreneurship Graduates
- Business Consultant: identifies client problems and finds solutions
- Sales Manager: represents a company and follows up on leads
- Fundraiser: raises money for a specific purpose, not for profit
- New Venture Creator: starts a new company or commercializes an enterprise
The Business Plan
- Chapter I: Introduction
- Business Concept and Business Model
- Business Goals: Vision, Mission, Objectives, and Performance Targets
- Chapter II: Executive Summary
- Chapter III: The Business Proponents
- Chief Executive Officer
- Marketing Director
- Production Directors
- Finance Department
- Human Resource Development
Target Market and Main Value Proposition
- Target Market: specific group of customers with purchasing power and unsatisfied needs
- Main Value Proposition: summarizes why a customer should choose a product
- Examples:
- Uber: "The Smartest Way to Get Around"
- Boysen's KnoxOut: "The first air cleaning paint in the world with CristalActiv photo catalytic technology"
Market Demand and Supply, Industry Dynamics, and Macro Environmental Factors
- Market Demand: total demand for a product in a given business environment
- Industry Dynamics: study of the means and processes through which industries change over time
- Macro Environmental Factors:
- Social Environment: demographic and cultural dimensions
- Political Environment: laws, rules, and regulations
- Economic Environment: supply and demand forces
- Ecological Environment: natural resources and ecosystem
- Technological Environment: new scientific and technological discoveries
Product and Service Offerings
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Purpose of the Product: My T-shirt offers customers a variety of options for custom shirts
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Product's Unique Features:
- Wide array of graphic designs and personalized designs
- High-quality screen printing with premiere silkscreen ink and paints### Enterprise Strategy and Enterprise Delivery Systems
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Enterprise Strategy (ES) involves mapping the competitive landscape, situating the enterprise and its competitors, and choosing a positioning strategy.
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The Marketing Mix consists of 7 P's: Product, Price, Promotion, Place, Packaging, Positioning, and People.
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Types of Products:
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Breakthrough: offers new performance benefits
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Differentiated: occupies a new space in the customer's mind
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Copycat: doesn't make a significant impression on customers
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Niche: has lower reach, visibility, and prices
Financial Forecast and Expected Returns
- Financial Forecasting involves rendering assumptions into numbers, examining critical variables, and assessing their impact on the industry and business.
- Financial Statements include:
- Income Statement: revenues, expenses, gross profit, net income before taxes, and net income
- Balance Sheet: assets, liabilities, and equity
- Profitability Ratios:
- Return on Sales (ROS): measures profitability of sales
- Return on Assets (ROA): measures profitability of assets
- Return on Equity (ROE): measures profitability of capital invested
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
- The business plan must articulate laws, rules, and regulations governing the business and industry.
- Do's and Don'ts: examples of rules and regulations for employees, such as working hours, compensation, and performance appraisal.
- Evidences of compliance with environmental regulations, such as sanitary permits and fire safety certificates.
Capital Structure and Financial Offering
- Profitability Ratios:
- Return on Sales (ROS): measures profitability of sales
- Return on Assets (ROA): measures profitability of assets
- Return on Equity (ROE): measures profitability of capital invested
- LOGO: promoting a company's products or services, including logo design, types of logos, and what makes a good logo.
- Types of Logos:
- Wordmarks: free-standing words or abbreviations
- Letterform Logos: single letters or symbols
- Pictorial Logos: illustrated symbols
Starting a Business in the Philippines
- Basic Requirements:
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Registration
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration
- Mayor's Business Permit
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registration
- SSS, Philhealth, Pag-Ibig Fund Registration
Opportunity Screening and Seizing
- 12 R's of Opportunity Screening:
- Relevance
- Resonance
- Reinforcement of Entrepreneurial Interests
- Revenues
- Responsiveness to Customer Needs and Wants
- Reach
- Range
- Revolutionary Impact
- Returns
- Relative Ease of Implementation
- Required Resources
- Risks
- Business Position Statement: a brief description of a product or service, introducing it to customers and aligning branding efforts.
Value Proposition and Unique Selling Proposition
- Value Proposition (VP): a business or marketing statement that summarizes why a consumer should buy a company's product or use its service.
- Unique Selling Proposition (USP): a marketing concept that persuades target customers, identifying what makes a product or service unique.
- Difference between VP and USP: VP is a statement, while USP is a marketing concept.
Market Research
- The process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about products or services to be offered for sale.
- Data Collection: the most valuable tool in market research.
- 7 Basic Questions in Market Research:
- Why
- What
- Which
- Where
- When
- How
- How much
Entrepreneurship
- The process of designing, launching, and running a new business.
- Career Opportunities for Entrepreneurship Graduates:
- Business Consultant
- Sales Manager### Entrepreneurship
- Go presented artistic designs of Leo Arts and Designs, implementing strategic plans to make the designs top of mind for customers.
- A fundraiser is someone who raises money for a specific purpose, not for profit, but to maintain an organization, e.g., Maria, who oversees campaigns and events to raise money and donations for an organization.
- A new venture creator is an entrepreneurial person who launches a company or commercializes an enterprise, e.g., Aya Fernandez, who turned a school project into an eco-friendly social enterprise.
Potential Market
- It is the part of the total population that has shown interest in buying a particular product or service.
- Also known as Total Addressable Market (TAM).
- Importance of Potential Market:
- Part of a business's future growth.
- Increases the entrepreneur's revenue.
- Ensures business' future by identifying new customers.
- Shows the business potential to investors or collaborators.
- Helps with financial projections.
Identifying Potential Market
- Consider every target demographic that you currently sell to and those you have not targeted.
- Ask questions:
- What other products do my customers need now?
- What related products do they need in the future?
- Who else could make use of the products I am selling now?
- What demographic information does that new group have in common with my current customers?
- What demographic information does that new group have in common with each other?
Opportunity Seeking
- An endless curiosity about discoveries and finding better ways.
- Essential to opportunity seeking:
- Entrepreneurial Mind Frame: seeing things in a positive and optimistic way.
- Entrepreneurial Heart: driven by passion and drawn to find fulfillment.
- Entrepreneurial Gut: ability to sense without using the five senses or intuition.
Sources of Opportunities
- Macro Environmental: big or macro forces that affect the area, industry, and market.
- Industry: a group of manufacturers or businesses that produce a particular kind of goods or services.
- Market: discovered from a decreased or increased demand of consumers' desire to purchase.
Goods and Services
- Goods: tangible products that consumers can observe with their senses.
- Services: intangible offerings that are abstract and cannot be observed with our senses.
12 R's of Opportunity Screening
- Relevance
- Resonance
- Reinforcement of Entrepreneurial Interests
- Revenues
- Responsiveness to Customer Needs and Wants
- Reach
- Range
- Revolutionary Impact
- Returns
- Relative Ease of Implementations
- Required Resources
- Risks
Opportunity Seizing
- Determine the critical success factor.
- Be vigilant on the factors that cause them to fail.
- Know where to put up the business.
- Know the means and methods of marketing the products or services.
- Business Position Statement: a brief description of a product or service that answers the compelling need of the target market.
Market Research
- Process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about the products and services to be offered for sale to potential consumers.
- Data Collection: the most valuable tool in any type of research study.
- 7 Basic Questions in Market Research:
- Why: purpose and objectives.
- What: scope and limitations.
- Which: which segment of the market must be studied.
- Who: identifies the members of the selected market segment.
- When: time and timing of the research.
- Where: pinpoints the relevant location of the market research.
- How: determines the methodology to be used for the research.
Data Collection Techniques
- Survey: the most common way to gather primary research using questionnaires.
- Interview: one of the most reliable and credible methods.
- Focus Group Discussion: excellent method for generating and screening ideas and concepts.
Business Plan
- Serves the entrepreneur, investors, and managers of the organization.
- Contents of a Business Plan:
- Chapter I: Introduction
- The Business Concept and Business Model
- The Business Goals: Vision, Mission, Objectives, and Performance Targets
- The Business Offering and Justification
- Chapter II: Executive Summary
- Chapter III: The Business Proponents
- Chief Executive Officer
- Marketing Director
- Production Directors
- Finance Department
- Human Resource
- Chapter IV: The Target Customers and the Main Value Proposition
- Market Segments
- Customer Profile
- Value Proposition
- Chapter V: Market Demand and Supply, Industry Dynamics, and Macro Environmental Factors
- Market Demand
- Industry Dynamics
- Macro Environmental Factors
- Chapter VI: The Product and Service Offerings
- Purpose of the Product
- Product's Unique Features
- Chapter VII: The Enterprise Strategy and Enterprise Delivery Systems
- Business Competitiveness
- Enterprise Strategy (ES)
- Marketing Mix
- Chapter VIII: Financial Forecast and Expected Returns
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Statements
- Elements of the Income Statement
- Revenues or Income
- Expenses
- Sales
- Cost of Good Sold or Cost of Sales
- Operating Expenses
- Chapter I: Introduction
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