1. Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies

2. Question What do you want to be in the future?

3. Entrepreneurship Process of creatively converting ideas into goods and services which can be marked to obtain profit and to contribute in improving the people’s quality of life

4. Entrepreneur People who have the ability to analyze and evaluate business opportunities

5. Rewards of Going into Business or Entrepreneurship 1. Having unlimited opportunity to make money. 2. Being your own boss. 3. Tapping your creativity. 4. Overcoming challenges and finding fulfillment. 5. Helping others. 6. Building an entrepreneurial legacy.

6. Risks of Going into Business or Entrepreneurship 1. Possibility of Failure 2. Unpredictable business conditions 3. Long hours of work 4. Unwanted or unexpected responsibilities

7. 3 Clusters Achievement Planning Power

8. Achievement Cluster 1. Persistence – does not give up easily Makes sacrifices Takes repeated action to solve problems Not overwhelmed by obstacles and barriers Maintains positive outlook 2. Seizing Opportunity- takes advantage of all business opportunities available You are after new advances to satisfy the consumers

9. 3. Commitment – accepts full responsibility for problems encountered Helps employees to get the job done seeks to satisfy the customer 4. Risk Taking –prefers situations involving moderate risks 5. Concern for quality and efficiency-always strives to raise standards Aims excellence Strives to do things better, faster, cheaper

10. Planning Cluster 1. Goal Setting –sets clear long term goals 2. Information seeking – personally seeks information on clients, suppliers and competitors Seeks expert for business and technical advice 3. Systematic Planning and Monitoring – develop logical step-by step plan to reach goal Works into alternatives and weighs them Monitors and shifts alternative strategies when necessary to achieve goals

11. Power Cluster 1. Persuasion and networking – uses business and personal contact to accomplish objectives Employs deliberate strategies to influence or persuade others 2. Self-confidence – believes in ones self Expresses confidence in own ability to complete difficult task or challenges