Flashcards on Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business

Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business – Student Guide

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What is the key factor of entrepreneurship?

The ability of the entrepreneur to identify possible opportunities in a specific market.

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Question: What is the key factor of entrepreneurship?

Answer: The ability of the entrepreneur to identify possible opportunities in a specific market.

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Question: What qualities should entrepreneurs look for in opportunities?

Answer: Opportunities that are attractive and long lasting.

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Question: Why are feasibility and viability studies important before implementing a new idea?

Answer: To determine if the idea is practically implementable (feasibility) and if it can generate sustainable profits and a return on investment (viability).

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Question: Define feasibility in the context of a new business idea.

Answer: Whether the idea/opportunity is workable and can be practically implemented.

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Question: Define viability in the context of a new business idea.

Answer: Whether the idea/opportunity has the potential to generate sustainable profits and a return on investment (ROI).

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Question: What types of research might an entrepreneur use to evaluate an opportunity?

Answer: Questionnaires (interviews or hardcopy/electronic), observation, and surveys.

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Question: When using a questionnaire, what decision must the entrepreneur make about format?

Answer: Whether people will be interviewed or will complete the questionnaire in hardcopy or electronically.

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Question: Why must an entrepreneur ensure they identify and question people in the target market?

Answer: Because these are the people who will buy the product or service; their needs and preferences determine the correct offering.

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Question: Why is obtaining a representative sample from the target market important?

Answer: A conclusion cannot be generally applied to the entire target market if the sample is too small or unrepresentative.

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Question: What kinds of questions should be asked of the target market?

Answer: Questions relating to their needs and preferences to ensure the correct product/service will be offered.