This presentation is a lecture on Entrepreneurship and its benefits. I was created for high school level students. It is a complete lesson based on the Common Core Standards. It also includes a self assessment that the students can either take online or complete manually.

1. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Unit 1.2
Mrs. Ferguson

2. PACKET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please write your name on the
nametag and place on your chest
where it is visible to the teacher.
2. Please complete the Do Now
3. Leave the remaining items for a later
instruction.

3. EN-TRE-PRE-NEUR-SHIP
- Process of owning your own business
Youtube Video

4. Obj: Students will be able to:
• Define and explain the concept of
entrepreneurship
• Identify character traits that makes
an entrepreneur successful
• Assess our own personal
character traits

5. Famous Entrepreneurs

6. Entrepreneurial Characteristics
The following are distinctive traits and qualities
entrepreneurs need to run and operate a successful
business:
• Persistent
• Creative
• Responsible
• Inquisitive
• Goal-Oriented
• Independent
• Determined
• Self-Confident
• Risk-Taking
• High Standards
• People-Person
• Enthusiastic

7. Assess Personal Interests
Online assessment
http://www.mvp.cfee.org/en/

8. External Resources Needed to
Supplement Entrepreneur’s Expertise
Consult outside resources:
• Trade Magazines
• Specialty Magazines
• Newspapers
• Tradeshows and Exhibitions
• Internet
• Government Agencies
• Counselors
• Local Chamber of Commerce
• Professional Business Consultants

9. Let’s Review
• Who is an entrepreneur.
• What are some desirable
entrepreneurial character traits that
a successful business person
needs to have.
• What are some external resources
that you can use to supplement
your entrepreneurial expertise.

10. DOL
On your response card, please write:
A. Three character traits an entrepreneur
needs to have to be successful.
B. Select one trait and explain why it is
important.

12. Personal Skills and Capabilities
In order to be a successful entrepreneur you must have an
interest in being an entrepreneur and have a strong
commitment to a business and a lot of energy.
 Make your goals realistic and easily attainable.
 Financial goals should specify how much money you will
earn and how quickly you will pay off debts.
 Non-financial goals could be to own your own business
or personal satisfaction.