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Entrepreneurship is defined as the ownership and operation of a business, requiring risk-taking and innovation. Entrepreneurs fulfill market needs through diverse business types, contributing significantly to the economy with over 5.8 million small businesses in the U.S. Successful entrepreneurs share traits like independence, determination, and creativity. Assessing personal strengths and interests is crucial for ensuring entrepreneurship is the right path. Utilizing resources like libraries, trade shows, and mentorship from the Small Business Administration can help aspiring entrepreneurs develop viable business ideas and set meaningful financial and non-financial goals.
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Mrs. Alexander-Harrison Entrepreneurs Past & Present
Entrepreneurship • An entrepreneur is a person who owns, operates, and takes the risks of a business venue • Entrepreneurs try to identify and meet a need for a product or service • Entrepreneurs own all types of businesses including manufacturing, retailing, and service businesses
Entrepreneurship • More than 5.8 million small companies contribute to the economy • Small business generally are more creative and will to take risks than large companies
There are a number of characteristics successful entrepreneurs possess: independence determination, self-confident, goal-oriented, creative, and able to act quickly • To determine if entrepreneurship is right for you, you will need to access your strengths, weaknesses, interests and aptitudes
Identify Opportunities • There are several resources at the library that can help you develop a list of business ideas, books, magazines, government publications. • Trades shows are events where companies display their products • Small Business Association (SBA) can pr0vide mentors for new business owners
Goals • Financial goals should include how much money you want to earn for your business. • Setting specific financial goals will help to determine if the business idea will make a profit • Non-financial goals can include serving a community need or working at something your enjoy