1. 4.01 Understand Opportunity
Why Entrepreneurship?
4.01 Understand Opportunity

2. Bell ringer
What are you passionate about? (make a detailed list in your notebook)
What drives you?
How can we take what your passions, those things that drive you and create a product or service?
Would you consider yourself an Entrepreneur? Let’s find out!
Am I an Entrepreneur Worksheet

3. What is Entrepreneurship?
Is taking on both the risk and responsibilities of starting a new business.
Learning about how to run a business and manage other people.
Activities involved in entrepreneurship include deciding the type of business to open, identifying customers, developing a marketing plan, managing finances and firing qualified employees.
He or she must be Motivated!!
Taking an Idea and
making something of it!!

4. Why Be an Entrepreneur? Be your own boss. Do something you enjoy.
Be creative.
Freedom to set you own schedule
Job security
More money
Recognition in the community

5. Risks of Entrepreneurship
Work long hours
Uncertain income
Full responsibility
Risk one’s investment

6. list of Characteristics that Every Entrepreneur should possess.
At your table, make a
list of Characteristics that Every
Entrepreneur should possess.
Explain each

7. Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
Persistent
Creative
Responsible
Inquisitive
Goal-oriented
Independent

8. Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
Self-demanding (high expectations)
Self-confident
Risk-taking
Restless
Action-oriented
Enthusiastic
Competent

9. Essential Entrepreneurial Skills
Communication
Math
Problem-solving
Technology/computer
Decision-making

10. Essential Entrepreneurial Skills
6. Organizing/Planning
Teamwork
Social skills
Adaptability
Basic business

11. Working in a Team What Type of Team member /Leader Are You? Worksheet