Task 1b

• Computing
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• BTEC

Task 1b

In this task students will be asked to refer back to the aims of the business from their introduction to Task 1a and consider how the skills and characteristics of the entrepreneurs help their selected business achieve it's aims. They must write about two skills and two characteristics and provide evidence of how the skill/characteristic has helped the business be successful, for example a quote from the entrepreneur, or a screenshot from the company website/a review site.

1. How many staff in a medium enterprise?
2. Describe the 'Flips' business model?
3. Name one financial aim of a business.

1. What is the impact of good time management on your success in school?

2. What is the impact of knowing more about English on your English GCSE result?
3. What is the impact of playing sport regularly on your overall fitness?

How does industry knowledge help a business be successful?

How do organisational skills help a business be successful?

Learning Objectives

Conquer - Understand the reasons why entrepreneurs start their own enterprise.

Aspire Higher - Examine the impact of the skills and characteristics of the entrepreneur in helping to support the aims of enterprises.

Link to the coursework

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Why might someone start a business?

1. Why would Rina set up her own business?
2. What skills will help her business be successful?

How do Annie's skills/characteristics help her satisfy customers and make a profit?

How do Abosede and Zhu's skills and characteristics compare for running a car garage?