(20 marks) Due date: Sept 30/15
Learning about entrepreneurs and their stories often provide the inspiration to propel you to pursue a business idea that you have. From the list provided on the second page (or if you have someone particular in mind), choose a Canadian entrepreneur to research. After you have completed your research, determine the best way to present your information to the class. You can create a poster board, a PowerPoint presentation, a brochure, or any other idea you may have. You will be given 5 minutes to present your information to the class. Your information should include, but is not limited to:
 Name of your entrepreneur
 Description of their business including how they started, what they do/sell, where they sell, who they sell to, etc.
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Why you chose this entrepreneur / what you found interesting about this entrepreneur
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A biography of your entrepreneur including any special characteristics / experiences they had
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Factors that led to their success
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An interesting story or piece of information about your entrepreneur
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Based on your research, which of the Motivations, Aptitudes and Attitudes (see below) do you think your entrepreneur has. Explain why you think this.
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What did you learn from researching your entrepreneur that you think you can take with you when you start your own business?
The BDC Entrepreneurial Potential Self-Assessment looked at the following characteristics:
Motivations – the underlying reasons that induce someone to act:
Need for achievement/success
Power/control appeal
Need for challenges/ambition
Self-sufficiency/freedom
Aptitudes – natural inclinations, competencies and abilities:
Perseverance/determination
Self-confidence/enthusiasm
Tolerance towards ambiguity/resistance to stress
Creativity/imagination
Attitudes – perceptions, feelings about something, judgements you make, ways you look at things
Perception to act upon one’s destiny
Action oriented
Evaluation
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Use of lab time (5 marks)
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Depth of research (5 marks)
 Creative, thoughtful and informative presentation (10 marks)
 Works cited page/slide (no marks, must include)

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