1. Questions to be asked
Unit 1
Topic 1.2.3

2. Lesson Objectives
Must learn: Explore the questions that entrepreneurs ask
Should learn: How to come up with new ideas by asking questions
Could learn: to look beyond the obvious and ask ‘what if?’ and judging values of outcome

3. Starter A cotton bud A piece of tissue paper A sponge
Take a piece of paper & pen. You will be given the name of an object. You have 30 seconds to think of as many uses as possible for that item. Do not discuss!
A cotton bud
A piece of tissue paper
A sponge
A loo roll insert

4. The questions that entrepreneurs ask
Questions help entrepreneurs to:
Sort out issues, explore alternatives and plan for the future
Identify what is working and should stay the same and what isn’t and needs to change
Continually evaluate their activities

5. The Questions
Why?
Why Not?
What?
How?
Where?
When?

10. Plenary

11. Homework
Think of a business idea. Then make a list of questions you would ask about that product or service to make sure it a success in the market.