Enterprise, Business Growth And Size: Enterprise And Entrepreneurship (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 1.3.1 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
| Concept | Definition | Examples | Quick Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ability/initiative to take risks, combine resources, and innovate | Starting a bakery, launching a tech start-up | Key factor of production |
| Entrepreneurship | Process of setting up/organising a business to achieve profit | Elon Musk with Tesla/SpaceX | Involves risk-taking + decision-making |
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Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
| Trait | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-taking | Willing to face uncertainty | Investing savings into a start-up |
| Innovative/creative | New products, methods, solutions | Steve Jobs with the iPhone |
| Leadership | Inspire, manage, motivate others | Jeff Bezos leading Amazon |
| Determination | Persistence despite failures | Colonel Sanders founding KFC after many rejections |
| Decision-making | Quick, informed choices | Choosing between expansion or focusing locally |
Business Plan: Contents & Use
| Section | What it Includes | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Objectives | Mission, aims | Direction |
| Products/Services | Description, USP | Show uniqueness |
| Marketing | Target market, pricing, promotion | Strategy for growth |
| Finance | Costs, revenue forecast, funding needs | Assesses profitability |
| Operations | Resources, suppliers, staff | Shows organisation |
How it helps:
- Provides roadmap
- Attracts investors/banks
- Reduces risk via planning
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Government Support for Start-ups
| Method | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Grants/subsidies | Financial help without repayment | Government grant for tech innovation |
| Training schemes | Workshops, mentoring, skill-building | SME training programmes |
| Low-interest loans | Easier access to finance | Bank loans guaranteed by government |
| Tax incentives | Reduced taxes for new firms | Start-ups given first 2 years tax relief |
| Enterprise zones | Areas with benefits to attract firms | Industrial parks with cheaper rent |
Quick Revision Bullets
- Entrepreneurs = innovators + risk takers
- Business plan = roadmap for success & finance
- Govts support start-ups for jobs, innovation, GDP growth
- Support = grants, loans, training, tax relief
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