Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 6 Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 6-1 Becoming an Entrepreneur 6-2 Small Business Basics 6 3 Starting a Small Business 6-3 Starting a Small Business
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Entrepreneurship andEntrepreneurship and Small Business Management
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LESSON 6LESSON 6--11
Becoming an Entrepreneurg pGoals
Id if h i i f f lIdentify characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.Recognize the importance of entrepreneurship in the economy.Describe opportunities and risks of entrepreneurship.p p
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Key Terms
entrepreneurhientrepreneurship
venture capitalinnovationimprovementimprovement
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Entrepreneur:Someone who takes a risk in starting a businessSomeone who takes a risk in starting a business to earn a profit
Entrepreneurship:Entrepreneurship:Is the process of starting, organizing, managing, and assuming the responsibility for a business.
Assignment 6.1 & 6.2Assignment 6.1 & 6.2
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SKey Factors in Starting a Business:Desire to be your own bossGreat PlanSpecial skills and abilities
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE?Entrepreneurs are more
persistent self-confidentpersistentinquisitive
self-confidentcreative
energeticgoal oriented
reliablecompetitivegoal oriented
independent
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
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Entrepreneurs haveproblem-solving skillstolerance for ambiguitystrong integritypersonal initiativeability to secure resourcesycapability to learn from failurewillingness to work hard
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willingness to work hard
>> C H E C K P O I N T
What personal characteristic are commonWhat personal characteristic are common to most successful entrepreneurs?
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE ECONOMYAND THE ECONOMY
EmploymentE t hi i k t th USEntrepreneurship is a key to the US Economy – 1 in 10 Americans ages 18-64 are involved in some typeare involved in some typeOver 500,000 new businesses are created annuallyannually
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FinancingMost $ comes from the Entrepreneur, family,Most $ comes from the Entrepreneur, family, friends
1 in 5 americans has invested in a business of someone they know welly50% of above are lending to relative
Venture Capital:$ provided by large investors to finance new products &$ provided by large investors to finance new products & businessesLate 90s, very popular – many failed
Loans from banks & other financial institutionsLoans from banks & other financial institutionsCredit given by businesses that sell products & services to the new business.
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>> C H E C K P O I N T
***6 3***6.3
1. Personal Charareristics of Entrepreneurs
2. What are the sources of financing that entrepreneurs use for their new businesses?
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OPPORTUNITIES
Innovation:A i ti ti th t i BRANDAn invention or creation that is BRAND NEW!
I tImprovement:A design change that increases the
f l f d t iusefulness of a product, service, or process
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RISKS
More ne b sinesses fail than s cceedMore new businesses fail than succeed1/3 are profitable1/3 do not profit but continue break even1/3 do not profit but continue – break even1/3 loose money
10 yr. period, 50% of all new businesses discontinue
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RISKS
Recognizing risksL k f d t it lLack of adequate capitalLow salesHigher than expected expensesCompetitive pressureAn owner unprepared to manage a growing businessOperations requiring more time than the owner is willing to commit
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LESSON 6LESSON 6--22
Small Business BasicsGoals
Id if i h i i fIdentify important characteristics of small businesses.Recognize the competitive advantages of small businesses.Identify problems faced by many small businesses.
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Key Terms
small businessA i d d t b i ith d 500An independent business with under 500 employees99 7 % of US B sinesses are “small99.7 % of US Businesses are “small businesses”
Small Business Administration (SBA)Small Business Administration (SBA)Small Business Development Center
Ab K B kAbove Key Bank
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SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
Description of a small businessOwner is usually the managerOwner is usually the managerOperates in one or very few locationsTypically serves a small marketTypically serves a small marketNot dominant in its field
Small business employmentp yOver 50% or all US workers
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Ownership diversityOwnership diversity>16% have African-American, Asian-American or Hispanic-AmericanAmerican, or Hispanic American ownershipMajority are owned by someone over 40Majority are owned by someone over 40 years>90% have HS Diplomap>30% have some college½ are home-based½ are home based
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SMALL BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
Meeting customer needsP idi i iProviding unique services
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>> C H E C K P O I N T
How can small businesses compete successfully with larger businesses?successfully with larger businesses?
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COMMON REASONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS FAILUREBUSINESS FAILURE
Not keeping adequate recordsNot having enough start up moneyNot having enough start-up moneyLack of management experienceLack of experience with the type of businessLack of experience with the type of businessNot controlling operating expensesPoor location for the businessPoor location for the businessFailure to manage credit offered to customers
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SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Faculties of universities and collegesL l f b i lLocal groups of business peopleSmall Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Development CenterAbove Key Bank in Wasillay
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LESSON 6LESSON 6--33
Starting a Small BusinessgGoals
R i i f bRecognize important factors to be considered when starting a business.Describe the elements of a business plan.Identify types and sources of financing for a small business.
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THE BUSINESS DECISION
An idea plus experienceRi h l d iRight place and timeTeam approachPreparation and research
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>> C H E C K P O I N T
Why is it important to use a team approach when starting a new business?approach when starting a new business?
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WHAT IS A BUSINESS PLAN?
A business plan is a written description of the business idea and how it will be carried out,and how it will be carried out, including all major business activitiesactivities.
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6 Steps of A Business Plan
1. Description of the Business2. Description of Competition3 Customer Analysis3. Customer Analysis4. Operations Plan5 M k ti Pl5. Marketing Plan6. Financial Plans
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ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS PLANBUSINESS PLAN
Description of the BusinessDescription of the BusinessThe business ideaM j d t d iMajor products and servicesOwnership structureStrengths/weaknessesLong- and short-term goals
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ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS PLANBUSINESS PLAN
Description of CompetitionCh t i ti f th i d t
(continued)Characteristics of the industryCondition of the economyStrengths and weaknesses of major competitors
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ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS PLANBUSINESS PLAN
Customer AnalysisD i ti f t
(continued)Description of customersLocation, number, and resources of c stomerscustomersSales forecasts
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ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS PLANBUSINESS PLAN
Operations PlanO i ti f th
(continued)Organization of the companyDescription of major operationsAnalysis of resources neededHuman resource plans
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ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS PLANBUSINESS PLAN
Marketing PlanD i ti f j k ti ti iti
(continued)Description of major marketing activitiesDescription of resources neededSchedule of marketing activities
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ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS PLANBUSINESS PLAN
Financial PlansSt t t
(continued)Start-up costsShort- and long-term financial needsSources of financingBudgets and financial statements
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STEPS IN DEVELOPING THE BUSINESS PLANBUSINESS PLAN
1. Gather and review information2 D l h “ l ”2. Develop the “game plan”3. Write the plan 4. Ask an expert to review the plan
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FINANCING THE SMALL BUSINESSTypes of financingTypes of financing
Start-up financing – amt of $ needed to open the business.
Examples: buildings – rent, equipment, inventory, supplies, licenses & permits
Short-term financing - $ needed to pay for currentShort-term financing - $ needed to pay for current operating activities
A period of less than a year but more than 1 or 2 months
Long-term financing - $ needed for the main resources of the business that will last for many years to come.years to come.
Land, buildings, equipmentPaid for over many years – not all at once
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