Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ventures

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS VENTURES.

Main Objective

Demonstrate an understanding of the theories surrounding SME development/growth/survival and how they relate to the wider environment of business support and economic development.

2. Assess the relevance and impact of government initiatives in relation to the needs of SME’s, especially during start-up phases.

3. Develop and evaluate business idea and plan taking into account issues such as resources management, business/market research, team management and presentation.

4. Demonstrate critical self reflection and self evaluation of their personal development through experiences and team activities.

Description of the Assessment

Individual Assignment (100%)
Word Limit : 2000 words (+/- 10%, excluding cover page, appendix and references)
** please state your word count at the end of the references**

PART I (50%)

Using the Business Model Canvas to visualising the resources needed for a new business opportunity that you have identified to develop a new start-up based in the UK.

PART II (50%)

Evaluate yourself and illustrate, to what extent, you can be a successful entrepreneur.

** Your answer in each of the two parts must discuss relevant theories/frameworks/concepts and examples. **