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1.5 entrepeneurs & leaders Flashcards

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define entrepreneur

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a person who is willing to take a risk in setting up and growing their own business

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what do entrepreneurs do?

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-organise resources
-make business decisions
-take risks
-innovate and invent

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the role of entrepreneurs: organising resources

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-gather and coordinate the resources necessary to start and operate a business

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the role of entrepreneurs: making decisions

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entrepreneurs must be able to make decisions that will determine the success or failure of their business (decisiveness)

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the role of entrepreneurs: taking risks

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entrepreneurs are often willing to risk their career and financial security to make their idea work

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the role of entrepreneurs: innovating & inventing

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they create new ideas, products and services

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where do entrepreneurs ideas come from?

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business experience:
some start a new business using the experience of their current job or profession

personal experience:
a business may be based on a hobby or interest

lifestyle choice:
some people may set up a business in order to be their own boss and work on their own terms

spotting a gap

skills:
some people set up a business based on their interpersonal, artistic or technical abilities

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what are the stages of setting up a business?

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1) the idea
2) research
3) planning
4) financing
5) location
6) resources
7) the launch

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setting up a business: the idea

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could come from previously stated ways

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setting up a business: research

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research into…
the market
customer needs
competition
profitability
potential suppliers

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setting up a business: planning

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detailed business plan made

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setting up a business: financing

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entrepreneurs will explore a variety of internal and external sources of finance

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setting up a business: location

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for some businesses, location is a key strategic decision
for others, such as online retailers, it may be less critical but still important

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setting up a business: resources

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suppliers, human resources, legal issues, utilities, manufacturing and marketing

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setting up a business: the launch

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the launch may involve an opening event to create good public relations (PR) or activities to create awareness of the new business

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which functions must entrepreneurs coordinate to run, expand and develop their businesses?

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-financial management
-purchasing
-managing people
-production
-marketing
-administration

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what does the financial management function entail?

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raising capital, managing costs, profitability and cash flow

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what does the administration function entail?

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insurance, legal setup, tax and business records

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what does the marketing function entail?

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research, promotion and branding

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what does the production function entail?

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production of goods, storage, quality management and delivery

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what does the managing people function entail?

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recruitment, training, motivation

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what does the purchasing function entail?

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liaising with suppliers, deliveries, logistics

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what is intrapreneurship?

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the practice of promoting entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour within an existing business

(empowering employees to think and act like entrepreneurs)

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what do intrapreneurial employees do?

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solve problems, create new products, take risks

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how do intrapreneurial employees help businesses?

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-add value
-give competitive advantage
-generate new products/services or processes

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why is intrapreneurship good for employees?

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it creates a culture that generates a sense of ownership and engagement among employees → increases motivation and helps to retain top talent

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how can businesses promote intrapreneurship amongst employees?

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-providing resources to employees
-offer incentives/rewards for successful projects (motivation£

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define barrier to entrepreneurship:

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things that prevent individuals from starting or growing a successful business

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examples of barriers to entrepreneurship:

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-entrepreneurial capacity
-access to finance
-lack of training/knowledge
-fear of failure/lack of confidence
-competition from large, established businesses
-legal barriers

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define entrepreneurial capacity

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to an individual’s ability to think creatively, take risks, and identify and seize business opportunities

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what is access to finance? (barriers)

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many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to secure the funding necessary to start or grow their businesses

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how is lack of training/knowledege a barrier?

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starting and growing a successful business requires a range of skills, including marketing, finance, management, and leadership

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how is fear of failure/lack of confidence a barrier?

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entrepreneurship is inherently risky and individuals/businesses may be held back by a fear of failure or a lack of confidence

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what is risk?

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something an entrepreneur can plan for
(probabilities of outcomes are known)

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what type of decision is risk-taking?

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a conscious decision

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what is uncertainty?

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caused by unexpected factors outside of the entrepreneur’s control
(sometimes predictable)

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examples of things that cause uncertainty:

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-environmental factors
-economic changes
-the entry of new competitors
-changes in local and national legislation
-changes in the political party governing the country

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what can successful entrepreneurs do concerning uncertainty?

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manage risk and quickly respond

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how can successful entrepreneurs reduce risk and prepare for uncertainty

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-carrying out detailed research
-producing detailed plans
-analysing external influences (PESTLE)
-developing contingency plans

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what do entrepreneurs require?

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a unique set of characteristics and skills

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what skills do entrepreneurs need?

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-communication & managing ppl
-team working
-problem solving
-organisation
-numeracy
-financial management
-negotiating

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what characteristics do entrepreneurs need?

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-creativity
-hard working
-resilience
-initiative
-self confidence
-risk taker

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what are the two types of incentives for setting up a business?

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-financial motive
-non-financial motive

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financial motives for setting up a business:

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profit maximisation
profit satisfying

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what is profit maximisation?

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creating a business so that it is profitable & generates substantial revenue and profit for themselve

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what is profit satisfying?

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creating a business to generate enough income to live a comfortable lifestyle

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non-financial motives for starting a business:

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-ethical stance
-social enterprise
-independence
-home working

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what is an ethical stance? (non-financial motives)

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running a business to support their ethical principles

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what is a social enterprise? (non-financial motives)

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running a business for a social or environmental cause

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independence: non-financial motives

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-many people want to be their boss and have control over their work
-they may be dissatisfied with traditional employment structures

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home working: non-financial motives

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-due to technology, many people have started businesses from their homes
-this offers them more flexibility and a better work-life balance

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what are objectives?

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medium to long-term plans that are established to coordinate the business and act as targets

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what are corporate objectives & what do they effect?

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those set by the owners or directors of the business, they influence the functional objectives set at departmental level

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why do businesses set objectives?

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-provide steps to achieve aims
-clarify direction of the business
-measure success against targets
-motivate employees to achieve

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acronym for objectives:

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S - specific
M - measurable
A - agreed
R - realistic
T - time-related

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are business objectives fixed?

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no, objectives may change over time

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what is the aim of most start up business?

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to survive the initial entry into the market and to generate enough cash flow to remain in business

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what does a businesses objective usually switch to after they have successfully entered a market?

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profit maximisation

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what are the two categories of business objectives?

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-financial
-non-financial

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examples of financial business objectives:

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-survival
-profitability
-growth
-market share
-shareholder value
-sales maximisation
-cost efficiency
-profit maximisation

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what is sales maximisation? (objective)

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focus = generating the max revenue possible by selling products/services

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what is market share? (objective)

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a business may aim to increase its market share by producing and selling better quality products than its competitors

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what is cost effectivency? (objective)

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this objective is crucial for companies that operate in highly competitive markets as low costs enable them to compete with low prices

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define cost effectiveness

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refers to a company’s ability to produce and deliver its products at the lowest possible cost

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examples of non-financial objectives:

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-personal satisfaction
-brand recognition
-sustainability
-customer satisfaction
-employee welfare
-social objectives

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what is employee welfare? (objectives)

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a business may aim to promote employee welfare by offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages and promoting a healthy work-life balance

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define employee welfare

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a company’s commitment to providing a healthy and safe working environment for its employees

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what is customer satisfaction? (objective)

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a business may aim to achieve customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality products, providing excellent customer service and offering attractive pricing

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what are social objectives?

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-a company’s commitment to addressing social or environmental issues
-important for businesses that aim to operate sustainably and build a positive reputation

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survival (objective)

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keeping the business operating for a certain amount of time

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influences on business objectives:

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-size (objectives may change as a business grows)
-sector (public doesn’t need profit)
-market (competitive?)
-ownership (shareholders?)
-owner

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importance of profit maximisation:

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-profit can be reinvested into new projects
-profit secures the long-term success of a business
-profits can be reinvested to help the business grow

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what are the 4 forms of business?

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-sole trader
-partnerships
-private limited company
-public limited company

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common forms of business for start ups:

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sole trader
partnership
private limited

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what is a sole trader business form?

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a business that has a single owner (although they may still hire employees)

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advantages of a sole trader form:

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-easy and inexpensive to set up
-the owner has complete control over the business
-all profits belong to the owner
-simple tax arrangements

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disadvantages of a sole trader form:

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-unlimited liability
-limited access to finance and capital
-limited skill sets (requires a wide range of skills)
-owner is likely to work long hours

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what is a partnership business form?

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-two or more people join together to form a business
-a contract of relationship will be set up through a deed of partnership

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advantages of a partnership business form:

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-easy to set up and inexpensive
-shared responsibilities and decision-making
-more skills and knowledge
-increased access to finance

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disadvantages of a partnership business form:

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-unlimited liability
-disputes between partners?
-profits are often shared equally, regardless of the contribution
-dfficult to transfer ownership

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what is a private ltd company?

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-ownership of the business is broken down into shares
-these shares can be sold by the owner,
-decision-making usually rests with the person appointed to run the company, (managing director or CEO)

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advantages of a private ltd company:

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-limited liability
-access to greater finance and capital (internal shareholders)
-has a higher status than a sole trader

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disadvantages of a private ltd company:

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-more expensive and time-consuming to set up
-more complex legal requirements and regulations than sole traders
-accounts published and publicly available
-cannot raise large amounts through selling shares publicly

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how does a business become a separate legal identity?

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when it goes through a process of incorporation to become a limited company

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what is a public limited company? (plc)

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a company that is able to offer its shares to the public

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advantages of public limited companies:

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-better access to capital (share capital)
-size is measured by market capitalisation
-has a higher status than a sole trader
-huge amounts of money can be made through stock market floatation

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disadvantages of public limited companies:

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-accounts are openly available to the public
-greater external pressures from the media and pressure groups

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what is incorporation?

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involves separation into two legal entities: the shareholders and the company

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the 4 less classic forms of business:

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-franchises
-social enterprises
-lifestyle businesses
-online business

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what is franchising?

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-an individual (franchisee) buys the rights to set up an identical operation in a new region
-the business can expand without the owners taking direct responsibility for each branch/store/division

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advantages & disadvantages of franchising for the franchisor:

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adv:
-effective way to grow the business.
-franchisor gets setup fee and royalty payments

dis:
-risk of franchisee lamaging brand if not run effectively

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advantages & disadvantages of franchising for the franchisee

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adv:
-franchisees are provided with training and support from franchisor
-franchisees receive a business in a box’ plans, products, marketing

dis:
-expensive setup fees and little freedom to change the business format
-royalty payments (a share of sales go back to the franchisor)

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what is a social enterprise?

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a business that has the primary purpose to create social or environmental impact

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examples of social enterprises:

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-cooperatives
-mutual organisations
-charities.

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what do social enterprises usually do with profit?

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reinvest it into the business / use to create positive social change or address an environmental issue

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a benefit of being a social enterprise

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may pay lower tax rates

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what is a lifestyle business?

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usually a small, owner-operated business that is run to sustain a specific lifestyle or personal interest of the owner over profits or growth

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examples of lifestyle businesses:

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yoga instruction, personal training, business coaching

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what is an online business?

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providing products and/or services solely through the internet

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benefits of an online business:

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-low overhead costs
-can operate from anywhere with an internet connection

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why might a company want to become a PLC?

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when a business is growing rapidly it may require a significant amount of capital to fund its expansion

102
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what is the main thing a business must undergo in order to become a PLC?

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undergo a stock market flotation

103
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what is a stock market flotation?

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the company’s shares are offered on sale to the general public

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disadvantages of the process of being listed on a stock market:

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-expensive
-time-consuming

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the 5 stages of being listed on a stock market:

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1) issue a prospectus advertising the company to the public

2) the prospectus and information on the company are reviewed by lawyers

3) a minimum of £50000 share capital has to be provided up front

4) if successful a certificate to sell shares will be issued

5) the initial public offering (IPO) goes live and the business can start trading on the stock market

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what are share prices affected by?

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-the company’s performance
-the business environment in which it trades

107
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what can happen when share prices rise?

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-managers may receive a bonus
-the company finds it easier to raise capital
-consumers with shares feel more confident to spend.
-the business may receive positive publicity

108
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what can happen when share prices rise?

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-managers may receive a bonus
-the company finds it easier to raise capital
-consumers with shares feel more confident to spend
-the business may receive positive publicity

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what can happen when share prices
fall?

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-the company may become vulnerable to a takeover
-price fall gives an indication of poor performance
-the company finds it harder to raise capital

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what is opportunity cost?

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the value of the option not taken when a business makes a decision

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what is opportunity cost caused by?

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because of scarcity, choices have to be made about how to best allocate limited resources amongst competing wants and needs

112
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can opportunity cost be calculated financially?

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not always

113
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what is a trade off (+example)?

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the loss or compromise of another option or factor

(improving productivity in a factory may lower the quality of the products being made)

114
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factors that a business will consider when making decisions:

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-pros and cons of each option based on the information available and research
-the probability of success
-risk vs support

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when must an entrepreneur become a leader?

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when start ups become larger, gain an organisational structure and more employees

116
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when must an entrepreneur become a leader?

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when start ups become larger, gain an organisational structure and more employees

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skills that leaders require:

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-the need to delegate
-trusting team members
-listening skills
-having an open mind
-being less reactive
-developing emotional intelligence

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leader skills & entrepreneurs:
the need to delegate

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-entrepreneurs need to learn to delegate tasks and responsibilities to others
-this can be difficult for entrepreneurs who are used to having control over every aspect of their business

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leader skills & entrepreneurs: trusting members

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-as a leader, it’s important to trust your team members to do their jobs effectively
-it’s also important to verify that tasks are being completed correctly and on time

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leader skills & entrepreneurs: listening skills

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-entrepreneurs are often driven by their ideas and visions
-as a leader, it’s important to listen to the ideas and perspectives of others

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leader skills & entrepreneurs: having an open mind

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leaders need to be open to new ideas and willing to adapt to changing circumstances

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leader skills & entrepreneurs: being less reactive

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-entrepreneurs are often used to taking quick action and making decisions on the fly
-as a leader, it’s important to take a more strategic and measured approach to decision-making

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leader skills & entrepreneurs: developing emotional intelligence

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-leaders need to be able to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as the emotions of their team members
-many entrepreneurs are used to being driven by passion and enthusiasm rather than emotional intelligence and empathy

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