Roxanne Quimby Case
1. Who can be an entrepreneur?
Anyone can be an entrepreneur as long as they have an opportunity and the drive to see it to fruition. To accomplish this they need to be creative and intelligent to build fervor around their idea and assemble a competent team to help make the opportunity a reality. Being an entrepreneur requires discipline and the understanding that things will be difficult before they get better. A charismatic individual will also be a great face of the company to build investors and credibility for the brand. Along with all of these traits a successful entrepreneur will raise funding through third parties or providing themselves to make sure that the idea has ample opportunity to succeed. 2. What are the risks, rewards, and trade-offs of a lifestyle business vs. a high potential business – one that will exceed $5 million in sales and grow substantially?
Lifestyle Business: Risks, Rewards, Trade-offs The risks involved with this type of business are typically linked to its smaller size (<$1,000,000) face significant pressure for economy of the market in that area. A small market also leaves entry for bigger competitors to step in. Acquiring and attracting talent to work for you may also be more difficult because you lack the large exposure outside your target area. The rewards involved are working with loved ones and greater controls over decisions and generally you love what you do. The trade-offs are linked primarily to the amount of profit that could be made and higher risk compared to the larger company.
High Potential Business: Risks Rewards, Trade-offs High potential businesses obviously have more reward involved with success. Greater revenues and lowered risk once established are key characteristics of this business. Risks involve with start-up costs and initial marketing. Trade-offs include extended time away from your family, and unless you are doing something in which you absolutely love you will lose time for other
Anyone can be an entrepreneur as long as they have an opportunity and the drive to see it to fruition. To accomplish this they need to be creative and intelligent to build fervor around their idea and assemble a competent team to help make the opportunity a reality. Being an entrepreneur requires discipline and the understanding that things will be difficult before they get better. A charismatic individual will also be a great face of the company to build investors and credibility for the brand. Along with all of these traits a successful entrepreneur will raise funding through third parties or providing themselves to make sure that the idea has ample opportunity to succeed. 2. What are the risks, rewards, and trade-offs of a lifestyle business vs. a high potential business – one that will exceed $5 million in sales and grow substantially?
Lifestyle Business: Risks, Rewards, Trade-offs The risks involved with this type of business are typically linked to its smaller size (<$1,000,000) face significant pressure for economy of the market in that area. A small market also leaves entry for bigger competitors to step in. Acquiring and attracting talent to work for you may also be more difficult because you lack the large exposure outside your target area. The rewards involved are working with loved ones and greater controls over decisions and generally you love what you do. The trade-offs are linked primarily to the amount of profit that could be made and higher risk compared to the larger company.
High Potential Business: Risks Rewards, Trade-offs High potential businesses obviously have more reward involved with success. Greater revenues and lowered risk once established are key characteristics of this business. Risks involve with start-up costs and initial marketing. Trade-offs include extended time away from your family, and unless you are doing something in which you absolutely love you will lose time for other