Enterprise And Entrepreneurs

Enterprise And Entrepreneurs

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  Year 12 ASBusiness Studies - Unit 1 Planning and Financing a Business
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  Unit 1 Splitinto two parts: Starting a Business – Me (Mr Sammons) Financial Planning – Mr Adam Lots to get through before January Exam: 1 hour 15 minutes – 60 marks Based on a mini case study 40% of AS, 20% of A2
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  Starting up aBusiness Provides an introduction to Business Studies within the context of starting a new business Looking at the range of activities involved in setting up a business Today’s Focus - Enterprise
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  Some key definitionsEnterprise: The process by which new businesses are formed in order to offer products or services in a market Entrepreneur: An individual who starts a new business and takes on risks associated with that business
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  Enterprise Running abusiness is difficult (just look at Dragons Den), however very popular: In the UK there are around 4.5 million separate businesses, of which 3.3 million have no staff.  Not all survive (a lot don’t) but people still give it ago!
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  Dragons Den Whilewatching Dragons Den , look at the different types of businesses that have been set up Why or Why did they not get backing from the dragons? What type of personality do the successful applicants have?
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  Entrepreneur Characteristics Somefamous (and untypical) examples:
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  Key Characteristics Keycharacteristics of successful entrepreneurs: Passionate – about their product or service and about customer Visionary – they have faith in what they are trying to do Energetic and driven – prepared to work consistently long hours, Self-starting and decisive – they don’t wait for others to take decisions Calculated risk-taking – not reckless; they are prepared to take a risk in order to maximise the rewards Multitasker – able to take on more than one role Resilient – able to handle problems and overcome hurdles Focused – sets clear goals and self-imposed high standards Results-orientated – take pleasure from achieving targets and setting the bar higher
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  Characteristics The previouswere key whether you are the next Richard Branson or setting up as a local Plumber or Baker.
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  Task Look atthe AAAbsolute Entrepreneur case study, and attempt the questions that go with it.
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  Enterprise and EntrepreneursLesson 2
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  Warm up Saywhat you see 1.2.2 & 1.3.2
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  So why becomean Entrepreneur Why would you want your own business? Some other reasons? More flexible hours, greater control Wanting to show potential Fulfilling dreams, hobbies and passions Want to be boss Want satisfaction of building business More rewards for effort put in The Buzz of running your own business MONEY?
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  Some Drawbacks? Canbe lonely Nobody else to blame if things go wrong Earning little Have to work a lot harder than in other jobs, sometimes 70+ hours High Stress Levels Have to multi-task rather than get specialists No Benefits e.g. Sick and Holiday Pay Roller coaster of emotions
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  Risk and RewardIt’s not for the faint hearted! But can be worth it! The biggest risk is failure However the rewards can be huge! Linda Bennett, one of Britain’s most successful female entrepreneurs, sold her women’s fashion chain, LK Bennett, to two venture capitalists for £70 million.
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  Opportunity Cost Thisis an important concept that applies to much of business studies When we make decisions we turn down other ideas The opportunity cost of a decision is the cost of missing out on the next best alternative .  It refers to the benefits that could have been obtained by taking a different decision.
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  Opportunity Cost ExamplesThe loss of salary and other benefits from working at the bank The £15,000 could have been spent on a radio and magazine advertising campaign, or a lower amount spent on marketing with the balance saved The annual £10,000 interest to be paid on the loan could been used to invest in extra production capacity, if Gavin had invested his own funds in the business To finance his start-up, Gavin takes out a £100,000 bank loan on which interest of 10% will be paid Sheila spends her start-up marketing budget of £15,000 on a direct mailing campaign Mark decides to leave his job as a Bank Manager and set up a franchise Opportunity Cost Decision
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  How to makea decision? There are three main factors to consider when making a decision and looking at the opportunity cost: Likelihood of Success Financial Burden Impact on Stakeholder (both positive and negative)
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  Government Help FirstlyGovernments like enterprise and entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs: Create jobs and help keep unemployment low Invest and innovate Generate substantial export earnings Pay substantial amounts of tax Encourage competition in markets Hence why we teach enterprise skills at School
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  How do theGovernment help? Not available to all businesses. Grants are available from several sources, such as the government, European Union, Regional Development Agencies, Business Link and local authorities.  Website click here Government Grants Nine regional organisations (in England) that channel government investment and support into key priorities.  Website click here Regional Development Agencies Manage competition regulation and provide support and advice regarding the treatment of consumers.  OFT website here . Competition Commission & Office of Fair Trading Provides business opportunities, expert trade advice and support to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas.  Website click here UK Trade & Investment Manages the formation, administration and closure of companies, including the provision of company information.  Website click here Companies House The main government department that coordinates the support provided to businesses.  BERR also provides funding for various business support organisations.  Website click here Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (“BERR”) Advice on how to start, run or grow a business; includes a superb website Business Link
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  What do youthink? The government believes that equipping young people with vital skills is a way of securing the future economic success of the UK. In 2007 they pledged £180million over 3 years for this! How successful has it been?
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  Activities Complete: Theshort questions that summarise, Enterprise, Entrepreneurs and Opportunity Costs. Creating an enterprise culture case study