We have discussed various aspects of entrepreneurship and small business development. In particular, we have seen that there is a strong relationship between the individual entrepreneur and the business s/he establishes and subsequently manages.
Drawing on material from the lecturer’s notes and independent research, construct a detailed profile of an individual, named entrepreneur. In particular, you should examine the:
background of the entrepreneur (E.g. childhood influences, family, triggering event)
the decision to start-up the business
the subsequent management and development of the new venture (E.g. Craftsman, Opportunistic entrepreneur)
You must personally interview the entrepreneur you choose in order to analyse their nature, characteristics and behavior.
You should draw on the relevant material from the text and relate it directly to the material you find. The better answers will provide a thorough analysis of the entrepreneur’s profile by drawing on the relevant theories from the literature.