Why and how people start a business
People start businesses for money, freedom and pride in their work. Starting one well follows six steps, from the first idea to opening the doors. Paper 1 asks why a new owner is happy working for himself: his decisions can be put into practice at once.
By the end of this page you can
- Give reasons people start a business
- Put the steps of starting a business in order
- Use the key terms correctly
- Plan the start of a small business
Goals tick themselves off as you try the activities below.
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His own stall, his own decisions, his own profit.
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