Entrepreneurs

What makes an entrepreneur successful?

How can understanding the causes of unhappiness help you to be a successful entrepreneur?

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For each entrepreneur, can you see where the "unhappiness" was coming from and how they solved it?
Which of the entrepreneurial mindsets and skillsets does each entrepreneur demonstrate?

Article: 11 Most Famous Entrepreneurs

What are the key pieces of advice that Richard Branson has for budding entrepreneurs?

But don't think it will be easy!

You are to undertake research about a successful entrepreneur.

Provide a brief background of the entrepreneur
(i.e. Birth, family life, education, early jobs etc.) - is there anything in their early life that might explain their entrepreneurship and success?
Give a brief explanation of the idea/business that were involved with and where the idea came from - how was it different or unique in the market place?
Describe at least three entrepreneurial characteristics exhibited by this entrepreneur along with examples
What impact has this entrepreneur had on his/her local community? (creating jobs, charities, leadership, etc.)
Describe how this entrepreneur was an agent of change. (How did the world change because of this person?)

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