Entrepreneurship Computer Group Activity 1
(partners or groups of 3)
List names of entrepreneurs in both the United States and in our own community:
Entrepreneurs inthe U.S. / Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs / Entrepreneurs in
our community
Use the computer to research a famous entrepreneur:
Ø Must inform teacher who you are doing
Ø Be prepared to give a 5 slide / 5 minute min. Power Point presentation
Ø Research:
o Personal History of your entrepreneur
§ DOB, where born/lived, parents, schooling
o Reason and area they started their business
o Struggles to start the business and maintain
o Why business is unique and successful
§ show pictures
o Financial information = how much to start up / what it is worth now
§ How many employees are employed
§ Use graphs if possible
o Is there a franchising opportunity and fee
Ø Be creative!
Names in Group: ______
Name of Entrepreneur: ______Business Name: ______