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Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies

1.3.1Enterprise and entrepreneurship

Enterprise and entrepreneurship in Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.3.1.1Identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
  2. 1.3.1.2Explain the purpose, key elements and importance of a business plan.
  3. 1.3.1.3Explain why and how governments support business start-ups.

Lessons

  • Enterprise and the entrepreneur

    25 min

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  • Support for new enterprises

    20 min

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  • The business plan

    30 min

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Sample question

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Enterprise and entrepreneurship: sample question

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What is the main reason a bank asks for a business plan before lending?

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