1. Helping students take the lead in todays business world CEO Challenge Helping students take the lead in todays business world Copyright 2008 Beyond Technology Education

2. Helping students take the lead in todays business world CEO Challenge Copyright 2008 Beyond Technology Education Brainstorming What are your interests? What do you like to do? What are the talents that you possess and enjoy? Do you like working with people?

3. Helping students take the lead in todays business world CEO Challenge Copyright 2008 Beyond Technology Education Brainstorming… What are your abilities? Choose a business that builds upon a skill or talent you already possess. If you enjoy taking pictures, you may consider photography. If you like cooking or baking, perhaps a food service would be a good fit. If you are into sports, you may think about running your own sporting goods store.

4. Helping students take the lead in todays business world CEO Challenge Copyright 2008 Beyond Technology Education Brainstorming… Profit potential and location: Why do consumers need/want your product? Where will your business be located? Your business should provide a service or sell a product the public needs or wants. Consider location as you think about this idea as well. For example, if you decide to start a surfboard maintenance company, you should choose a location close to the ocean.

5. Helping students take the lead in todays business world CEO Challenge Copyright 2008 Beyond Technology Education Now time to research! Select the following link to help with business development research: www.bls.gov/oco/ Select the A-Z Index and began searching through thousands of business opportunities! Reference: The Teen Entrepreneur by Anthony Masala

6. Helping students take the lead in todays business world CEO Challenge Copyright 2008 Beyond Technology Education Which ones are right for you? Create a Story Web to organize your ideas Create a Story Web to organize your ideas