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 in
the 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: ______