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| − | From the previous learning pathways in this 'Introduction to Entrepreneurship' course, we have seen that there are complex legal, ethical and financial decisions to be made when setting up a new business. Any business owner, especially an inexperienced entrepreneur, needs advice and guidance from others. These can include: | + | From the previous learning pathways in this 'Introduction to Entrepreneurship' course, we have seen that there are complex legal, ethical, and financial decisions to be made when setting up a new business. Any business owner, especially an inexperienced entrepreneur, needs advice and guidance from others. These can include: |
| − | * professional advisers - trained professionals such as lawyers, accountants and IT consultants with specific areas of expertise | + | * professional advisers - trained professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and IT consultants with specific areas of expertise |
| − | * a mentor - someone with relevant experience offering informal guidance and support | + | * a mentor - someone with relevant experience, offering informal guidance and support |
* a formal or informal support group, such as a business owners' network | * a formal or informal support group, such as a business owners' network | ||
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| − | # In [https://www.business.govt.nz/getting-started/advice-and-governance/how-business-advisors-can-help/ How business advisers can help], entrepreneurs are urged not to rely on family and friends for business advice. Do you think this is right? What benefits and | + | # In [https://www.business.govt.nz/getting-started/advice-and-governance/how-business-advisors-can-help/ How business advisers can help], entrepreneurs are urged not to rely on family and friends for business advice. Do you think this is right? What benefits and challenges do you see in turning to family and friends for advice, instead of professionals? |
# In your country or culture, are there any other people, such as a community leader, that you would turn to for advice on starting or running a business? If so, what insights would you expect them to bring? How would you evaluate their advice? | # In your country or culture, are there any other people, such as a community leader, that you would turn to for advice on starting or running a business? If so, what insights would you expect them to bring? How would you evaluate their advice? | ||
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| − | Next we will look at the role of business mentors. | + | Next, we will look at the role of business mentors. |
Revision as of 21:10, 9 December 2018
From the previous learning pathways in this 'Introduction to Entrepreneurship' course, we have seen that there are complex legal, ethical, and financial decisions to be made when setting up a new business. Any business owner, especially an inexperienced entrepreneur, needs advice and guidance from others. These can include:
- professional advisers - trained professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and IT consultants with specific areas of expertise
- a mentor - someone with relevant experience, offering informal guidance and support
- a formal or informal support group, such as a business owners' network
Next, we will look at the role of business mentors.
