the buisness idea 1A Flashcards
entreprensurship
what does entrepreneurship mean? definition
is the process of establishing a business to satisfy a need in the market whilst taking on associated risks.
what is a business venture?
is a new business that is formed which involves taking risks.
what is a loan?
Involves borrowing a sum of money from another person or institution and then paying the amount back at a later date with interest attached.
what are the characteristics of entrepreneurship?
is challenging, time-consuming and expensive, therefore an individual must be willing to commit to running the business, as well as taking on a variety of financial risks such as investing their own money to finance a business activity or obtaining a loan from an external source.
what are the different entrepreneurial skills?
risk-taking skills, leadership skills, innovation skills, communication skills, decision-making skills, networking skills.
description of risk-taking skills
prepared to risk their money, time and career to run their business despite the possibility of failure.
importance of the skill - risk-taking skills
through taking calculated risks, an entrepreneur may gain access to more opportunities that can help their business frow and become competitive.
description of leadership skills:
will share the business’s vision with their employees to inspire, support and persuade them to share their vision.