INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP OBJECTIVES: At the end of the class, the learners should be able to: 1. Discuss the relevance of the course; 2. Explain the key concepts of common competencies; 3. Explain the core competencies in Entrepreneurship; 4. Explore job opportunities for Entrepreneurship as a career. Have you ever dreamed of becoming the next millionaire? Entrepreneur - refers to a person managing the business versus Entrepreneurship - refers to the entire process of creating a business ENTREPRENEURSHIP •The capacity and willingness to develop, organize and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit. (businessdictionary.com) •Entrepreneurship is a strategic thinking and risk-taking behavior that results in the creation of new opportunities for individuals and/or organizations. (Webster’s College Dictionary) •The art of observing correct practices in managing and operating a self-owned wealth-creating business enterprise by providing goods and services that are valuable to the customers. (Aduana, N.,Entrepreneurship in Phil. Setting) Activity1: NAME THAT LOGO! MERCEDEZ BENZ STARBUCKS CHANEL MCDONALDS APPLE SHELL J. CO. NIKE Activity1: NAME THAT LOGO! ADIDAS LOCOSTE TWITTER PEPSI VOLKSWAGEN FOOD PANDA MICROSOFT WINDOW NBA •A company’s logo is crucial as it serves as a visual representation of its brand identity. • A well-designed logo can: ❖ enhance recognition ❖Convey values ❖Create a lasting impression on consumers ❖Contributing to overall brand success •Businesses are the backbone of the economy. • Entrepreneurs plays an important in developing the economy through providing the needed products and services including the solution to the problem of unemployment. •Entrepreneurs are encourage by the economy because they can provide a lot of opportunities for the unemployed young people. •It will increase in per capita income, higher standard of living and increased individual saving, revenue to the government in the form of income tax, value added tax, export and import duties and balanced regional development. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN: BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR A businessman person who sets up an An entrepreneur is a person who existing idea starts with new idea Creates place in existing markets Creates new market Market player Market leader Calculative Intuitive Less risk Comparative high risk Conventional Unconventional Profit orientation People-oriented RELEVANCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO AN ORGANIZATION 1. Development of Managerial capabilities (This means that one of the benefits an entrepreneur gets is to develop his managerial skills such as communication, decisionmaking, problem-solving, time management, delegation, motivation, conflict resolution, strategic thinking, team building ). 2. Creation of Organization (Which means that because of entrepreneurships many organizations will exist). 3. Improving Standard of living. (This means that entrepreneurship can lift up the economic status of an individual. 4. Means of economic development (This means that one of the benefits an entrepreneur gets is to develop his managerial skills). CONCEPT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP The word “entrepreneur” was derived from the French word “interprendre”, which means to “undertake”. This is pinpointing to those who “undertake” the risk of enterprise. The enterprise is created by an entrepreneur and the process is called “Entrepreneurship”. Entrepreneurs are innovators willing to take risks and generate new ideas to make it unique and profitable solutions to the present-day problems. FACTORS AFFECTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Personality Factors which includes: a. b. c. d. Initiative – which means doing things even before being told. Proactive – can classify opportunities and seize it. Problem solver – can retain good relations with other people. Perseverance – can pursue things to get done regardless of challenges. e. Persuasion – can entice people to buy even if they don’t. f. A Planner – makes plan before doing things and do not fail to monitor it. g. Risk-taker – willing to gamble but he will calculate it first. 2. Environmental Factors which includes political, climate, legal system, economic and social conditions and market situations. COMMON COMPETENCIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Decisive – an entrepreneur must be firm in making decision. 2. Communicator – must have a convincing power. 3. Leader – an entrepreneur must have the charisma to be obeyed by his employees. 4. Opportunity seeker – and entrepreneur must have the ability to be the first to see business chances. 5. Proactive – controlling a situation by making things to happen or by preparing for possible future problems. 6. Risk Taker – they have the courage to pursue their business ideas. 7. Innovative – the entrepreneurs have big business ideas and they do not stop improving and thinking of new worthwhile for their business. CORE COMPETENCIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Economic and Dynamic Activity – entrepreneurship in an economic activity because it involves the creation and operation of an enterprise with a view to creating value or wealth by ensuring optimum utilization of limited resources. 2. Innovative – entrepreneurs constantly look for new ideas, thus he needs to be creative. 3. Profit Potential – The entrepreneur can be compensated by his profit coming from the operation. 4. Risk bearing– The entrepreneur needs to gamble but wise enough to offset the risk. TYPES OF ENTREPRENEURS 1. Innovative entrepreneurs – They are those who always make new things by thinking of new ideas. They have the ability to think newer, better, and more economical ideas. 2. Imitating entrepreneurs – They are those who don’t create new things but only follow the ideas of other entrepreneurs. 3. Fabian– They are skeptical about changes to be made in the organization. They don’t initiate but follow only after they are satisfied. 4. Drone entrepreneurs– They are those who lives on the labor of others. They are die-hard conservatives even ready to suffer the loss of business. 5. Social entrepreneurs – They are those who initiate changes and drive social innovation and transformation in the various fields such as education, health, human rights, environment and enterprise development. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Business Consultant– with the experience in the field of entrepreneurship, he can be a very good source of advices to other entrepreneurs and would be a business man. 2. Teacher – a graduate of an entrepreneurship can use his knowledge in teaching. 3. Researcher– the entrepreneur can be employed as researcher by an enterprise. 4. Sales – The entrepreneurship graduate can apply salesman. 5. Business Reporter – The entrepreneur being expert in the field, he can be employed as business reporter. FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS FAMOUS ENTREPRENEURS LUCIO C. TAN, SR. HENRY T. SY -SM Investment Corporations -SM Prime Holdings -BDO, Chinabank, Equitable PCI Bank -LT Group, Inc. -Asia Brewery, Inc. -Tanduay Distillers, Inc. -Fortune Tobacco Corporation -Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. -PNB -Philippine Airlines -MacroAsia Corporations SOCORRO “Coring” RAMOS TONY TAN CAKTIONG -National Bookstore -Jollibee Foods Corp. -Double Dragon Properties Corp. BUNNY PAGES -Pages Holdings, Inc.-Play House Preschool -Thirsty -B.R.I.G.H.T Academy -Lantaw Restaurant -Guitar World -Mooon Café -My Playroom Kids -Café Racer Care Center EDGAR “Injap” SIA II -Mang Inasal Founder -Double Dragon Corp. -Deco’s LaPaz Batchoy -iii Investments -Mr. Labada -Jinjang Inn -Hotel of Asia Inc. -Citymalls -People’s Hotel NERI MIRANDA KRIS AQUINO -Neri’s Bakeshop -Neri’s Gourmet Tuyo -Neri’s Ukayan -Neri’s Home -Neri’s Cottage -Nacho Bimby -Franchise Owner (Potato Corner, Chowking, Mang Inasal) -Flower Shop -Talent Agency WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR? 1. The urge for achievement (most often monetary ambitions) 2. Willingness to take moderate risks 3. Determination to win 4. Win-win Personality 5. Ability to identify & explore opportunities 6. Analytical ability to take strategic decisions 7. Perseverance and Flexibility 8. Capacity to plan and organize 9. Preparedness to undergo physical and emotional stress 10. Positive self-concept/self belief 11. Future orientation – Vision 12. Ethics and values - Mission WHO CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR? 1. Who feels the need for achievement 2. Who can take moderate risks 3. Who possess skills in organizing 4. Who can capitalize on opportunities 5. Who has some financial strength – on his own or borrowed money 6. Who has ability to work hard 7. Who has desire for responsibility Thank you for listening…