What you’ll learn to do: identify the opportunities and challenges of starting a business

So, are you inspired to become an entrepreneur yet? Before you run out and start handing out business cards, it’s wise to take a step back and consider not just the opportunities but also the challenges of starting a business. In this section you will explore some of the advantages and disadvantages to small business ownership in greater depth and have a chance to evaluate more thoroughly whether starting a business is the right choice for you.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

The learning activities for this section include:

• Reading: Advantages and Disadvantages of Business Ownership
• Reading: Is Entrepreneurship for You?
• Reading: Twenty Questions Before Starting a Business
• Self Check: Opportunities and Challenges

Take time to review and reflect on each of these activities in order to improve your performance on the assessment for this section.