Unit 5: Business Company and Entrepreneur

So, what exactly is an entrepreneur? It's just a fancy word for someone who starts a new business, the answers can be summed up in four word: Attitude; Creativity; Relationships; Organisation
                                                                                                                       

Ok, now Relationships: Running a business is definitely a people thing! Having a good relationships with your customers, employees, suppliers, partners and other businesses is essential for success. Be willing to talk to everyone and listen to what they have to say. The more people you know the easier it will be for you to use your powers of persuasion and get things done!

And lastly, Organisation: To get to grips with the day-to-day running of business good organisation skills are essential. You will need to understand how to raise finance, manage your money and deal with tax. You´ll need to set up systems to make your business thick from IT systems to planning and record keeping.

The more organised you are the smoother things will run ! Yes, there´s a lot to consider, but many entrepreneurs told us that they asked friends, family, collegues and professionals for help along the way, so you´re not alone!

Starting a business is an exciting adventure full of new experiences, with some highs, some tough decisions and a lot of hard work! But as an entrepreneurs the power´s in your hand. Just top into that imagination of yours, be positive, be friendly, be organised and you´ll surely be very successful!

Questions:

1. Definition of entrepreneur

The term entrepreneur is used to refer to an individual who organizes and manages one or more companies, assuming some financial risk in it.

But in general, we can say that an entrepreneur is a person who runs a company, assuming a risk, and who makes decisions about how to manage human resources and materials with a common goal, seeking to be innovative and discovering new Business opportunities.

2. Which are the skills of an entrepreneur?

Attitude, Creativity, Relationships, and Organisation

5. What is the meaning of 'relationships' for an entrepreneur?

Having a good relationships with your customers, employees, suppliers, partners and other business is essential to success. Be willing to talk to everyone and listen to what they have to say.

6. What is the meaning of 'organisation' for an entrepreneur?

To get to grips with the day-to-day running of business good organisation skills are essential. You will need to understand how to raise finance, manage your money and deal with tax.