Unit 2 Test Flashcards
why is observation important?
it is important to practice observation skills so that you can notice trends in the community and find new ideas to capitalize on with your company
what was the good product in dragons den?
odiis. the little picker upper.
what made it successful?
he had numbers behind the company already,with appealing packaging. he had good business skills as well.
what was the bad product in dragons den?
Northern Brite Vodka.
what made it unsuccessful?
- he had no previous sales
- it was overpriced
- the product was faulty
- there was no market for it
- it was bad tasting
- it didn’t have a long shelf life
- he spent all of his money in the product (didn’t even have a cellphone.)
what is a patent?
A patent is legal protection or license to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention
A patent is basically an idea that is legally yours, and all money gained from that idea goes to you.
What is the problem-solving process?
It involves three stages; - the problem finding stage - the idea finding stage - the solution finding stage. Requires creative-thinking and critical skills
What is problem finding?
The entrepreneur tries to define the problem by gathering observations, feelings, and impressions about the situation
What is idea finding?
Entrepreneur tries to come up with different alternatives or different ways of solving the problem.
Creativity is the key
What is solution finding?
The entrepreneur will evaluate each ideas created earlier.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses from each idea. The process is not complete until the problem has beens solved
Who is an example of the idea and opportunities?
Dolan sisters known as the Satellite sisters
What is an example of ideas and opportunities?
- Once the sisters identified an opportunity - the market - they made a major breakthrough. By linking the radio and the Internet, the Satellite sisters found a way to market the show to computer users as well as radio listeners - an idea hat other broadcaster are already adopting.
- The opportunity came when they pitched their idea successfully to a network of public radio stations. A venture can success only when a good idea and an opportunity come together
What is secondary research?
- Using other people’s information
- Helps scope out new information about your competition.
- Easily accessible.
- Can provide useful info about what has happened in the past
- You can conduct secondary research online now a days
How to do a questionnaire for primary research:
Statement of purpose
Make sure people know what the survey is related to
How to do a questionnaire for primary research:
Personal information:
The respondent will fill in their name, address, email address, but some people might not like to give out the info nowadays.