1. Bell RingerDate: January 6 th, 2016 1)History Projects are due Today 1/6/16. Hand them in. 2) Take out your Bell Ringers January 4 th – 8 th. Answer this question.. What do these People all have in common?

3. Who are or What is an Entrepreneur? People who own and operate their own businesses. They may apply their talents in a wide variety of ways.

4. Characteristics of Entrepreneurs.

5. Employ yourself... Be an Entrepreneur Take the “Employ yourself... Be an Entrepreneur” checklist. These questions will help them to learn more about entrepreneurs and themselves. None of this can predict business success, but at least it can be used as a starting point in exploring if your are interested in being self-employed.

6. Employ yourself... Be an Entrepreneur Directions 1) Number your paper 1-20 2) For the following statements write down yes or no on the paper. 3) Once completed tally up your YES answers and see where you fall under.

7. Benefits and Challenges The Class is evenly divided…. Look to your Side This Side…? List as many potential Benefits there are to being a Entrepreneur. This Side…? List as many potential Challenges there are to being a Entrepreneur.

8. Benefits and Challenges

9. Directions: Create a fictitious business such as starting up a T-shirt, computer repair, or a lawn maintenance company. Questions to consider… Q: What types of services do you provide? Q: Is there a demand for your business? Q: How big will your business be? Q: How do you plan to make a profit? Q: Why do you think this is a viable (long lasting business?