ENTREP - Module 2 - Identifying and Recognizing Opportunities
ENTREP - Module 2 - Identifying and Recognizing Opportunities
ENTREP - Module 2 - Identifying and Recognizing Opportunities
Applied Subject
III. MATERIAL(S)/REFERENCE(S):
A. Materials: Notebook, and pen
B. References:
1. Aduana, Nick L. (2016) ENTREPRENEURSHIP in Philippine Setting C & E pp. 84-93
2. Habaradas, Raymund B. et.al (2017) Pathways to Entrepreneurship. PHOENIX Publishing
House, Inc. p. 29
IV. TIME FRAME: Week 3
V. CONCEPT:
The term external environment refers to the physical environment, societal environment, and
industry environment where the business operates. As an entrepreneur, you must keenly observe and
be vigilant to the reactions of the people to the changes in the external environment.
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- The entrepreneur must ensure that his/her business contributes to the preservation and not
the destruction of the ecological system of the local community and our country.
SOCIETAL
ENVIRONMENT - The critical evaluation and thorough study of the
environment where the business operates is technically
called environmental scanning.
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- Are the various elements usually comprising of the political parties, political system, and other
related political groups that substantially influence the political stability of a country?
1. Surf the internet and come up with an inventory of solutions that have been proposed or
implemented to solve heavy traffic in urban areas.
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2. Surf the internet and come up with an inventory of solutions that have been proposed or implemented
to solve air pollution in urban areas.
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2. What could potentially go wrong if you start a liquor bar near a Catholic high school or a church?
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3. Is it practical to start a food cart business inside a university with a population of 100,000? The
university would charge you 20,000 pesos as your monthly rent, excluding water and electricity bills?
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4. You own a medium-sized graphic printing shop that has been around for two years. What promotional
materials would you consider? Explain your answer.
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5. You own a medium-sized hardware store, which has been around for 10 years. If you want to expand
your business and clientele, which groups would, you like to be a part of? Explain your answer.
Research for additional information?
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A. Cut and paste a picture that generally describes your local community. It may show a
heap of garbage, a dirty canal, a busy city street, and buildings, among others.
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C. From the different possible business opportunities that you have identified, pick out the (1) most
creative ideas (2) most difficult ideas, (3) most costly ideas, and (4) most common ideas.
D. Observe the climatic conditions in your local community. Take note also of the raw materials
that are present in your locality. Based on your observations, determine the most appropriate
business venture to open in your community. Explain your answer.
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Name some reasons why physical and societal environments are important to evaluate before opening
a business.
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III. MATERIAL(S)/REFERENCE(S):
A. Materials: Notebook, pen and coloring materials
B. References:
1. Barringer, Bruce R. et.al (2013) ENTREPRENEURSHIP. PEARSON. pp. 69-70 & 85-87
2. Lucas, Nora N. (2007) PINOY ENTREPRENEUR. DIWA. p 83
V. CONCEPT:
the window of opportunity closes. (4) Adds value to buyer or end user
(1) Externally stimulated. An entrepreneur decides to launch a firm, searches for and
recognizes an opportunity, and then starts a business.
(2) Internally stimulated. An entrepreneur recognizes a problem or an opportunity gap and
creates a business to fill it.
3. Product Description. This section describe clearly the features of the product.
Example:
- Rough grain purse (texture) - 10x12cm (size) - Tassel chain
- Zipper compartment - gray and pink (color) - Rectangle in shape
6. Benefits of the Product. A product benefit is the answer to a questions which the customers face
when they are offered product features.
Example: Coin purse offers protection from the abrasive effects of metal coins.
8. Rubrics.
Content ---------------- 5
Originality ------------- 5
Creativity -------------- 5
Time & Effort --------- 5
TOTAL ----------------- 20
BUSINESS IDEA: # 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
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MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED:
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SKETCH:
RUBRICS:
Content (5) ----------------
Originality (5) -------------
Creativity (5) --------------
Time & Effort (5) ---------
TOTAL (20) ----------------
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
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MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED:
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Directions: Try to answer the situations given and think of possible business ventures you can go
into.
___________________1. People in this neighborhood do not drink water straight from the tap.
___________________2. Residents in this community have to walk a good distance to get access to
transportation.
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groceries.
clothes washed.
___________________5. Old newspapers and plastic bottles are piling up in the homes of their
neighborhood.
___________________6. Students in this neighboring university have no place to hang out and do their
school projects.
___________________7. Children in this school have to buy their snacks from street peddlers.
___________________8. In this neighborhood, working mothers have to leave their young kids with
Are good opportunities always spotted quickly or are they often left unrecognized? Search the Internet
for evidence that will support your answer.
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Do you believe that opportunity comes from the most unexpected places? Justify your answer.
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III. MATERIAL(S)/REFERENCE(S):
A. Materials: Notebook, and pen
B. References:
1. Habaradas, Raymund B. et.al (2017) Pathways to Entrepreneurship. PHOENIX pp. 21-22
2. http://www.yourdictionary.com
V. CONCEPT:
Here’s a look at each of the categories and some of the things you should consider when rating them:
Ease of entry.
• Ease to enter the business despite the cost and competitive barriers that might
exist.
Rating: 1 - limited entry available
2 - mix of large and small competitors
3 - virtually unrestricted entry for any size business
Uniqueness.
• Does not necessarily mean that literally, no one else is providing the same
product or service; it can mean that no one else is providing that product or
service in your area.
Rating: 1 - a few to several others offering your product or service
2 - only one or two others
3 - no others providing your product or service
(1) In the far left-hand column, list the business ideas you’re considering by order of interest. So, in the
top left-hand blank space, put the idea you think you’re most interested in. Underneath it put the next
idea and so forth until you’ve listed all of your possible ideas down the left side of the chart.
(2) Now take each idea and rate it on a scale of 1-3 in each of the areas listed. Use the following rating
system: 1-below average, 2-average, and 3-above average.
Example:
1 Coin Purse 3 2 2 3 3 13
2 Bracelet 3 3 3 3 2 14
3 Pencil case 3 3 3 3 3 15
(3) Now total up the numbers. Here are some tips for making sense of the numbers and
for narrowing your list of business possibilities:
• eliminate any of your ideas that scored less than a total of 10
• eliminate any idea that did not score at least a 2 in every category
• eliminate any idea that did not score at least a 3 in the uniqueness category
Example:
1 Coin Purse 3 2 2 3 3 13
3 Pencil case 3 3 2 3 2 15
Directions: The following chart is designed to help you to choose the business that’s right
for you. In the previous lesson, copy the three (3) business ideas. Fill out the table below,
follow the two steps and the example given.
Why do is a checklist important in the selection process of business ideas? Justify your answer.
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