2.1.1 Who are Entrepreneurs?

For this activity:

You will need access to The Internet and to write down your answers in your Mahara e-portfolio.

What type personal characteristics or general characteristics do you think one needs to be a successful entrepreneur?
 
• Think about the issues an entrepreneur might face in setting up a business 

• Think about how entrepreneurs recruit and manage staff 

• Think about how entrepreneurs may need to do deals 

• Think about how entrepreneurs may need to promote or pitch their ideas 

• Think about how entrepreneurs may need to source and manage resources 

There are many more things to think about that an entrepreneur might face. What kind of a person must an entrepreneur be?
 
How would you describe an entrepreneur to someone who had never heard the term? Write a short description or create a presentation and then try it out on a friend or family member for feedback.