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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
REVISION GUIDE
This guide covers everything
you need for your
entrepreneurship exam.

1. Introduction to
Entrepreneurship
Definition:
Entrepreneurship is the process
of identifying an opportunity,
developing a business idea,
 organizing resources, and taking
risks to start and grow a
business.

Importance of
Entrepreneurship:
Ÿ Creates jobs
Ÿ Encourages innovation

Ÿ Boosts economic growth

Ÿ Solves societal problems

Ÿ Promotes competition and

improves products/services

Types of
Entrepreneurship:
Ÿ Small Business
Entrepreneurship – Local
businesses like shops, hair
salons, and restaurants.
Ÿ Scalable Startup
Entrepreneurship – Tech
startups aiming for high growth
(e.g., Facebook, Uber).

Ÿ Large Company
Entrepreneurship – Big
 companies creating new
products to stay competitive.

Ÿ Social Entrepreneurship –
Businesses solving social
problems while making profits
(e.g., NGOs, Fair Trade
businesses).

Ÿ Innovative Entrepreneurship –
Developing brand-new products
or services.

Ÿ Imitative Entrepreneurship –
Copying existing businesses and
improving them.

2. Characteristics of a
Successful
Entrepreneur
A successful entrepreneur
possesses
 certain skills and qualities:

Personal
Characteristics:
Ÿ Creativity & Innovation: Ability
to generate and develop new
ideas.

Ÿ Risk-Taking: Willingness to
invest time, money, and effort
despite uncertainties.

Ÿ Resilience: Ability to recover

from failures and setbacks.

Ÿ Self-Confidence: Believing in
one's ability to succeed.
Ÿ Flexibility: Willing to adapt to
market changes.

Business &
Management Skills:
Ÿ Leadership: Inspiring and
managing a team effectively.

Ÿ Financial Literacy:
Understanding money
management, budgeting, and
investment.

Ÿ Marketing & Sales: Ability to

attract and retain customers.

Ÿ Problem-Solving: Identifying
challenges and finding solutions.

Ÿ Negotiation Skills: Dealing with

suppliers, investors, and
customers effectively.
3. Business Idea
Generation &
Opportunity
Identification
 Where Do Business
Ideas Come From?
Ÿ Observing market trends –
Identifying emerging customer
needs.

Ÿ Solving personal problems –

Finding solutions to everyday
challenges.

Ÿ Improving existing products –

Offering a better version of what
is already available.

Ÿ Leveraging technology –
Creating businesses using digital
 platforms (e.g., e-commerce,
apps).

Ÿ Customer feedback – Listening

to people’s needs and
complaints.
 How to Identify a Good
Business Opportunity?
Ÿ Market Demand: Is there a large
enough customer base?

Ÿ Feasibility: Can you realistically

start and run the business?

Ÿ Scalability: Can the business

grow over time?

Ÿ Competitive Advantage: What

makes your idea different or
better?

Ÿ Profitability: Will it generate

enough revenue?

4. Business Planning
 What is a Business
Plan?
A business plan is a written
document that outlines the
goals, strategies, and financial
projections of a business. It is
used to attract investors and
guide the entrepreneur in
decision-making.

Key Sections of a
Business Plan:
Ÿ Executive Summary: A brief
overview of the business idea,
 goals, and financial needs.

Ÿ Business Description: Explains

what the business does and why
it exists.

Ÿ Market Analysis: Research on

customers, competitors, and
industry
 trends.

Ÿ Marketing Plan: Strategies for

promoting and selling the
product/service.

Ÿ Operational Plan: Details of

how the business will function
(staffing, location, suppliers).

Ÿ Financial Plan: Includes startup

costs, revenue projections, and
funding needs.

5. Forms of Business
Ownership
Choosing the right business
structure is important for legal
and financial reasons.

Main Types:
Ÿ Sole Proprietorship – One
person owns and runs the
business.

Ÿ ✅ Easy to start, full control,

keeps all profits.

Ÿ ❌ Unlimited liability (personal

assets at risk), limited growth
potential.

Ÿ Partnership – Two or more

people share ownership.

Ÿ ✅ Shared skills and resources,

easier to raise capital.
Ÿ ❌ Conflicts may arise, shared
profits, liability issues.

Ÿ Corporation (Limited
Company) – A separate legal
entity from its owners.
Ÿ ✅ Limited liability (owners'
personal assets are protected),
easier to raise funds.

Ÿ ❌ Complex to set up, subject to

more regulations.

Ÿ Cooperative – A business
owned and operated by a group
of people for mutual benefit.

Ÿ ✅ Shared decision-making, fair

profit distribution.

Ÿ ❌ Slower decision-making
process.
6. Business Funding
& Finance
Ways to Fund a
Business:
Ÿ Bootstrapping: Using personal
savings or reinvesting profits.

Ÿ Loans: Borrowing from banks,

microfinance institutions, or
friends/family.

Ÿ Angel Investors: Individuals

who invest in startups in
exchange for equity.

Ÿ Venture Capitalists: Firms that

provide large investments to
high-growth startups.

Ÿ Crowdfunding: Raising money

from the public via platforms like
 Kickstarter.

Ÿ Government Grants: Non-

repayable funds given to startups
by governments.
 7. Marketing &
Branding
The 4Ps of Marketing:
Ÿ Product: The item/service being
sold.

Ÿ Price: How much customers will

pay.

Ÿ Place: Where the product will be

sold (physical store, online, etc.).

Ÿ Promotion: Advertising and

customer outreach strategies.
 Branding:
Ÿ A strong brand builds trust and
customer loyalty.
Ÿ Includes logo, colors, messaging,
and customer experience.

Marketing Strategies:
Ÿ Social media marketing
(Facebook, TikTok, Instagram).

Ÿ Word-of-mouth referrals.

Ÿ Influencer marketing.

Ÿ Traditional ads (TV, radio,

billboards).

8. Business
Operations &
Management
Day-to-Day Operations
Include:
Ÿ Managing employees.

Ÿ Tracking inventory.

Ÿ Handling customer service.

Ÿ Monitoring finances and

expenses.

Ÿ Ensuring product/service
delivery.

Financial Management:
Ÿ Budgeting and controlling costs.

Ÿ Pricing strategies for profitability.

Ÿ Keeping financial records for tax
and legal purposes.

9. Risks & Challenges

in
 Entrepreneurship
Common Business
Risks:
Ÿ Financial Risk: Running out of
money or losses.

Ÿ Market Risk: Low demand for

the product.

Ÿ Competition: Stronger
competitors taking customers.

Ÿ Legal Issues: Not following

regulations (licenses, taxes,
etc.).
Ÿ Operational Risk: Poor
management, supply chain
failures.

How to Reduce Risks?

Ÿ Have a well-researched business
plan.

Ÿ Start small and test before

scaling.

Ÿ Keep a financial backup (savings

or investors).

Ÿ Adapt to market changes and

trends.

10. Growth & Scaling

Strategies
Ways to Expand a
 Business:
Ÿ Market Expansion: Selling in
new locations.

Ÿ Product Diversification: Adding

new products/services.
Ÿ Franchising: Letting others use
your business model.

Ÿ Partnerships & Collaborations:

Working with other businesses to
grow.

11. Entrepreneurship
& Innovation
Ÿ Technology in Business:
Online stores, automation, digital
marketing.

Ÿ Sustainable Entrepreneurship:
Eco-friendly and socially
responsible businesses.
Ÿ Social Enterprises: Balancing
profit and positive societal
impact.
Exam Preparation Tips:
✔ Understand definitions,
concepts, and business terms.
✔ Use real-life business
examples to explain your
answers.
✔ Revise key formulas for
financial calculations (if
applicable).
✔ Practice answering past exam
questions.
✔ Stay updated with current
entrepreneurship trends.

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