23. Describe a small business that you would like to open, Flashcards
Describe a small business that you would like to open, (or, start or run or own or have) if you had the chance.
You should say:
+ What this business would be
+ Where it would be located
+ What people you would hire as employees
And explain why you‘d like to have this small business.
Well, if I were to talk about my dream business, a small book café would definitely the first thing that springs to my mind right now. Actually, I‘ve been thinking about it for a long time as I always enjoy reading books and drinking coffee in a quite place. When I prepare enough money, I would start my own business for sure.
My desire is to create a place for people who are finding the serenity [sərenəti] and trying to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life, so I would look for a location in a quiet street. My café would be decorated by lights and tiny plants, bringing a pleasant feeling to the customers.
Like many other coffee shops, I would hire students to work as part-time employees at my book café, especially ones who share the same interest in book like me. They could earn their livings in a comfortable and passionate working environment.
Having my own book café has been my lifelong dream. When I reach a certain point in my life where I feel satisfied enough with my career, I would resign ri:’zain and run my small café. I believe that one day I will make my dream come true.
Business nowadays vs the past
Business in the future
Advantages of having your own business?
Disadvantages of having your own business?
Why people like to make their own business?
Business nowadays vs the past
+ competition is higher
+ most of the new business is in technology area.
Business in the future
+ competition will still continue to go higher
+ new business will focus on agriculture area.
Advantages of having your own business?
+ can earn more money
+ flexible in term of time
Disadvantages of having your own business?
+ risky < small number of business will be successful
+ can be stressful.
Why people like to make their own business?
+ they want to make more money
+ they want to be the boss
- The benefits of staying in the same job for life
- The benefits of not staying in the same job
- Self-employment
- Unemployment
- Unemployment benefits: positives
- Unemployment benefits: negatives
- Work/Life Balance
- Technology and work
- Child labour
- The benefits of staying in the same job for life
Employees have a stable career with one employer
They have a good pension and health insurance
Their salaries gradually increase
They demonstrate loyalty
Experienced staff can be trusted with more responsibility
There is a clearly defined path for development - The benefits of not staying in the same job
People often change jobs in order to further their career Another company may offer a promotion or a higher salary
People who change jobs can gain experience
They can learn different skills
Changing jobs is interesting and challenging
People need to develop a range of experience and skills - Self-employment
Nowadays, it is easy to set up a company
The Internet provides a global marketplace
Self-employment offers greater freedom than working for a company
However, there are risks to starting a new business
Self-employed people may face financial difficulties
Many businesses fail to make a profit
There is less stability in self-employment
Self-employment involved hard work, long hours and total responsibility - Unemployment
Unemployment is a big problem for individuals, communities and society Some people are unable to find a job
They may not have the sufficient level of education or qualifications
They may find themselves homeless
Jobless people may become involved in crime as a means to get money
The unemployed need careers advice
Governments need to provide vocational courses and retraining - Unemployment benefits: positives
Some governments pay unemployment benefits in order to help jobless people
Unemployed people need financial support until they find a new job
By claiming benefits they can continue to pay for their homes
The benefits system helps to reduce poverty, homelessness and crime - Unemployment benefits: negatives
Some people claim benefits rather than working
They become dependent on the government
They are not motivated to find a job
The benefits system is a burden on taxpayers - Work/Life Balance
It is important to achieve a balance between work time and leisure or family time
Too much work can result in stress and poor health
“workaholics” may neglect their families and friends
People need to take regular holidays
Companies should be expect employees to work overtime
Nowadays, many people work part-time or have flexible working hours
Technology allow people to work from home
Many companies provide childcare facilities
Happy, healthy workers are more productive - Technology and work
Workers can communicate via email, online networks and video conferencing
Technology can connect workers in different countries
help each others
It can also save time and money
Some people believe that offices could disappear in the future
Virtual online offices may replace them - Child labour
In some countries, children are exploited
They do repetitive jobs for very low pay
Children are often used in agriculture and factory work
The employment of children is prohibited in other countries
Many people think that children should be free to enjoy their childhood
Governments should make education a priority
They should build new schools
They should supply the resources to educate children
Children need to be given the knowledge and skills for adult life
