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Unit 1
Overview of Entrepreneurship
Term | Definition |
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Entrepreneur | Acts with passionate purpose Recognizes opportunity Desires independence Manages risk and uncertainty Uses resources Creates value |
Acts with Passionate Purpose | Identifies consumer need, Assumes personal sacrafice, Seeks solutions, Acts decisively, Learns quickly, Pursues goal and results |
Desires Independence | Possesses drive to achieve and grow Realizes strengths and weaknesses Maintains a goal perspective Invests long, irregular hours Seeks personal satisfaction/profitability Supports community activities |
Recognizes Opprotunity | Identifies problems/strives for solutions Possesses ability to adapt and change Evaluates individual strengths to build teams Adapts to changing marketplace Analyzes and reacts to competition |
Manages Risk | Invests personal savings and time Segregates needs from wants Chooses between debt and equity Seeks knowledgeable investors Implements bootstrapping techniques Utilizes financial analysis tools |
Uses Resources | Recognizes people strengths Capitalizes on communication skills Designs facility based on needs Finds cost-effective materials Seeks financial backing Implements innovative solutions |
Advantages | Reap all the benefits/Flexibility/More Control/Fulfilling |
Disadvantages | Lose security of constant paycheck, long hours, unpredictable |