The Characteristics of an Entrepreneur

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What is Enterprise? - The Characteristics of an Entrepreneur

Task 2

On your own, cut out the word/statements below. Separate them out into things you think are important to enterprise or being an entrepreneur and those that are not. Divide a piece of paper into two and head each section 'Important things for an entrepreneur' and 'Not essential for an entrepreneur'. Then stick your words into the appropriate section.

Obtaining finance

Risk

Business understanding

Business knowledge

Having a qualification in business

Being clever

Having good ideas

Determination

Enthusiasm

Energy

Drive

Spotting a niche market

Leadership

Having a good education

Having lots of money

Knowing what limited liability is

Having a totally original idea

Now compare your decisions with those of other members of your class/group. In pairs look at the results of your partner's sheet:

What differences are there?
Explain why you decided to put the words/phrases in the box you did and listen to your partner's explanation.
Can you arrive at an agreement about where the words/phrases should be placed?

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