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Understanding Business Activity
Quick questions on Enterprise and entrepreneurship explained: O-Level Business Studies
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What is the role of enterprise in the economy?Show answer
New enterprises matter to a whole economy because they create jobs, introduce new products and ideas, increase competition (keeping prices down and quality up), and can grow into large firms that pay taxes and export. This is why governments encourage enterprise.
What is the business plan?Show answer
A business plan is a document that sets out what the business will do and how. Typical contents include:
What is q1?Show answer
State two characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain one reason a bank would want to see a business plan before lending. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Analyse why poor cash flow is a common cause of failure for new businesses. [4 marks]
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