An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC According to a study by the Kauffman Foundation and Harris Interactive, 40% of students between the ages of 8 and 21 would like to start their own business. This Interactive PowerPoint will highlight some entrepreneurs and give insight into what skills and attitudes made them successful. You can test your knowledge about entrepreneurship at any time. Use the blue navigation bar to move around the program.

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Success Stories Click on the entrepreneur you would like to learn more about. Ewing Marion Kauffman Ray Kroc Juliette Gordon Low

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Ewing Marion Kauffman He started his pharmaceutical company with $5,000 in his garage in By 1989 his company had yearly revenues of $930 Million. Learn More Next Story

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Ray Kroc He was a milk shake machine salesman that stumbled upon an innovative restaurant idea on a sales call. 55 years later, there are now more than 32,000 of these restaurants around the world. Learn More Next Story

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Juliette Gordon Low She was looking for something new to do with her life and after a meeting and a phone call, she started a program for 18 girls in Savannah. Today there have been nearly 4 million members in her program. Learn More

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Business TV Home Entrepreneurs come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are mega millionaires and some have just created a few extra dollars for themselves. You can watch a story about how these entrepreneurs got their start. Mega millions Extra spending money

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Bill Gates He is responsible for bringing many of the computer innovations we use everyday. Watch the story

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Ben Lang Not all entrepreneurs are world famous or rich. Some are just kids with a great idea and a willingness to work hard. Watch the story

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC You have probably learned a lot about business and entrepreneurship by now. Test how much you learned by taking this short quiz. Start the quiz

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Many entrepreneurs, including those examined in this PowerPoint, feel it is very important to: A.Build a huge mansion to live inBuild a huge mansion to live in B.Give back to the communitiesGive back to the communities C.Drive an expensive carDrive an expensive car D.Quit while you are aheadQuit while you are ahead

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An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Correct Many entrepreneurs have made a commitment to give back to their communities. Next Question

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC It takes a lot of money to start your own business. A.TrueTrue B.FalseFalse

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An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Correct Entrepreneurship is about finding an opportunity and implementing a plan that can create value for potential customers. Some businesses can even be started with no money at all. Next Question

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Owning your own business means that you will never have to listen to a “Boss”. A.TrueTrue B.FalseFalse

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An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Correct Just because you are technically the “Boss”, you still have to answer to your customers. While you may not have one person telling you what to do, entrepreneurs are always trying to keep their customers happy. Finish Quiz

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC How did you do? Entrepreneurship is a great way to exercise your creativity. You can always find out more about entrepreneurship through your Small Business Development Center. You can visit them at

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Standards Subject Area - 13: Career Education and Work Standard Area : Entrepreneurship Grade Level : GRADE 11 Standard A: Analyze entrepreneurship as it relates to personal career goals and corporate opportunities B: Analyze entrepreneurship as it relates to personal character traits C: Develop a business plan for an entrepreneurial concept of personal interest and identify available resources, such as, but not limited to: Community based organizations (that is chambers of commerce, trade/technical associations, Industrial Resource Centers) Financial institutions School-based career centers Small Business Administration services (that is SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Entrepreneurial Development Centers) Venture capital

An interactive PowerPoint by Peter Hornberger for COMPUTERS FOR EDUCATORS – 2010 SUMMER-1 ITC Credits