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Text 1: New firms can find an upside to downturn (Questions 1 to 6) This is the first of four texts.
Robert Matthams launched his online freight service, called Shiply, in the summer despite warnings from friends about the economy going into recession. I think it was a great time to start, said Matthams. The timing has almost worked to our advantage. It s a business that helps hauliers cope with slower business and high diesel prices delivering goods for up to 75% less than traditional services. It s also good for the environment because it cuts down on overall miles travelled. Anyone looking for a good business to launch in a downturn should consider ones that save customers money, said Matthams. It s a great time for businesses that can do that. Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 1. Robert Matthams got the idea for his business: from a friend while playing snooker from a delivery driver by visiting a website I got the idea for Shiply when I took delivery of a snooker table when living in Manchester. The driver said he was going back to London with an empty truck, which amazed me. I did some research and found that 25% of lorries on the road travelled empty. I thought I could help hauliers earn extra money by helping them fill their vehicles. His hunch has so far proved a good one. Shiply has signed up 5,000 customers and 3,000 hauliers so far and has arranged the delivery of everything from small parcels right up to a super-yacht. Starting a business need not be expensive, either. Matthams estimated he initially invested 5,000-10,000 to get the business going. It can also be cheaper to start up in a recession, he said. It pays to look for the advantages a recession can give you being able to negotiate cheaper things like advertising, for example. You can get some very good deals. Source of information: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article5438701.ece.
Robert Matthams launched his online freight service, called Shiply, in the summer despite warnings from friends about the economy going into recession. I think it was a great time to start, said Matthams. The timing has almost worked to our advantage. It s a business that helps hauliers cope with slower business and high diesel prices delivering goods for up to 75% less than traditional services. It s also good for the environment because it cuts down on overall miles travelled. Anyone looking for a good business to launch in a downturn should consider ones that save customers money, said Matthams. It s a great time for businesses that can do that. Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 2. The main purpose of this text is to: inform the reader about the recession advise the reader on how to start a new business persuade the reader to start a new business during the recession explain why the recession can be helpful to a new business I got the idea for Shiply when I took delivery of a snooker table when living in Manchester. The driver said he was going back to London with an empty truck, which amazed me. I did some research and found that 25% of lorries on the road travelled empty. I thought I could help hauliers earn extra money by helping them fill their vehicles. His hunch has so far proved a good one. Shiply has signed up 5,000 customers and 3,000 hauliers so far and has arranged the delivery of everything from small parcels right up to a super-yacht. Starting a business need not be expensive, either. Matthams estimated he initially invested 5,000-10,000 to get the business going. It can also be cheaper to start up in a recession, he said. It pays to look for the advantages a recession can give you being able to negotiate cheaper things like advertising, for example. You can get some very good deals. Source of information: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article5438701.ece.
Robert Matthams launched his online freight service, called Shiply, in the summer despite warnings from friends about the economy going into recession. I think it was a great time to start, said Matthams. The timing has almost worked to our advantage. It s a business that helps hauliers cope with slower business and high diesel prices delivering goods for up to 75% less than traditional services. It s also good for the environment because it cuts down on overall miles travelled. Anyone looking for a good business to launch in a downturn should consider ones that save customers money, said Matthams. It s a great time for businesses that can do that. Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 3. According to Robert Matthams it can be a good idea to start a business in a recession because: it saves customers money things like advertising your business can be cheaper it helps the environment customers are looking for new ways to deliver their goods I got the idea for Shiply when I took delivery of a snooker table when living in Manchester. The driver said he was going back to London with an empty truck, which amazed me. I did some research and found that 25% of lorries on the road travelled empty. I thought I could help hauliers earn extra money by helping them fill their vehicles. His hunch has so far proved a good one. Shiply has signed up 5,000 customers and 3,000 hauliers so far and has arranged the delivery of everything from small parcels right up to a super-yacht. Starting a business need not be expensive, either. Matthams estimated he initially invested 5,000-10,000 to get the business going. It can also be cheaper to start up in a recession, he said. It pays to look for the advantages a recession can give you being able to negotiate cheaper things like advertising, for example. You can get some very good deals. Source of information: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article5438701.ece.
Robert Matthams launched his online freight service, called Shiply, in the summer despite warnings from friends about the economy going into recession. I think it was a great time to start, said Matthams. The timing has almost worked to our advantage. It s a business that helps hauliers cope with slower business and high diesel prices delivering goods for up to 75% less than traditional services. It s also good for the environment because it cuts down on overall miles travelled. Anyone looking for a good business to launch in a downturn should consider ones that save customers money, said Matthams. It s a great time for businesses that can do that. I got the idea for Shiply when I took delivery of a snooker table when living in Manchester. The driver said he was going back to London with an empty truck, which amazed me. I did some research and found that 25% of lorries on the road travelled empty. I thought I could help hauliers earn extra money by helping them fill their vehicles. His hunch has so far proved a good one. Shiply has signed up 5,000 customers and 3,000 hauliers so far and has arranged the delivery of everything from small parcels right up to a super-yacht. Starting a business need not be expensive, either. Matthams estimated he initially invested 5,000-10,000 to get the business going. It can also be cheaper to start up in a recession, he said. It pays to look for the advantages a recession can give you being able to negotiate cheaper things like advertising, for example. You can get some very good deals. 4. The facts below are taken from the text. Click on the three facts that are evidence that Shiply is a successful business. Diesel prices are at very high levels. Hauliers deliver a wide range of goods. 3,000 hauliers are involved in Robert Matthams business. Hauliers earn extra money. 25% of lorries travel empty. Many miles travelled means more pollution. Matthams initially invested between 5,000 and 10,000. (3 marks) Source of information: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article5438701.ece.
Robert Matthams launched his online freight service, called Shiply, in the summer despite warnings from friends about the economy going into recession. I think it was a great time to start, said Matthams. The timing has almost worked to our advantage. It s a business that helps hauliers cope with slower business and high diesel prices delivering goods for up to 75% less than traditional services. It s also good for the environment because it cuts down on overall miles travelled. Anyone looking for a good business to launch in a downturn should consider ones that save customers money, said Matthams. It s a great time for businesses that can do that. Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 5. According to Robert Matthams, the reason his business has been successful is because: it helps his customers earn more it only cost a few thousand pounds to start up advertising is cheaper during a recession he delivers a range of products I got the idea for Shiply when I took delivery of a snooker table when living in Manchester. The driver said he was going back to London with an empty truck, which amazed me. I did some research and found that 25% of lorries on the road travelled empty. I thought I could help hauliers earn extra money by helping them fill their vehicles. His hunch has so far proved a good one. Shiply has signed up 5,000 customers and 3,000 hauliers so far and has arranged the delivery of everything from small parcels right up to a super-yacht. Starting a business need not be expensive, either. Matthams estimated he initially invested 5,000-10,000 to get the business going. It can also be cheaper to start up in a recession, he said. It pays to look for the advantages a recession can give you being able to negotiate cheaper things like advertising, for example. You can get some very good deals. Source of information: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article5438701.ece.
A magazine has decided to publish this article. The editor has asked you to choose an appropriate sub-heading for each section. 6. For each of the four sections of the article, drag the most suitable sub-heading from the list below into the gaps provided. What about the costs? So far so good Look for the opportunities Ignore warnings from friends Worth the risk Only launch during a recession Click on a section within the article to zoom in or out. (4 marks) Source of information: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article5438701.ece.
Text 2: Different approaches to starting your own business (Questions 7 to 13) This text has three sections: 1) Starting your own business 2) Starting a business when you re unemployed 3) Starting your own business and Starting a business when you re unemployed
Starting your own business A major life change can often enable you - or push you - to set up your own business. Maybe a dramatic personal event kick-starts you into action, or your job situation means that now is the time to take the plunge. Such changes might include unemployment; redundancy; a change of family circumstances; coming into money Advantages A change in your circumstances might be an opportunity to start again or do something you've always wanted to do. Redundancy payments or receiving a lump sum of money can provide an opportunity to invest in a business. At its best, being your own boss can give you the flexibility to work around family commitments. Click to show whether each statement is True or False. 7. According to the text, starting your own business: True False can involve lots of hard work can be very stressful is a quick way to make money could allow you to work more convenient hours Disadvantages Major life-changing events can be very stressful. It may be unwise to make further big decisions at times of personal upheaval. Starting your own business is unlikely to provide a speedy return on your investment and you should be prepared for a long haul. In the early stages especially, running your own business can mean putting in long hours and making sacrifices elsewhere in your personal life. Source of information: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l1=1073858805&r.l3=107386 2288&r.lc=en&r.t=RESOURCES&type=RESOURCES&itemId=1073789249&r.i=1 073789248&r.l2=1073859137&r.s=m (2 marks)
Starting your own business A major life change can often enable you - or push you - to set up your own business. Maybe a dramatic personal event kick-starts you into action, or your job situation means that now is the time to take the plunge. Such changes might include unemployment; redundancy; a change of family circumstances; coming into money Advantages A change in your circumstances might be an opportunity to start again or do something you've always wanted to do. Redundancy payments or receiving a lump sum of money can provide an opportunity to invest in a business. At its best, being your own boss can give you the flexibility to work around family commitments. Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 8. According to the text, starting your own business: is only something you should consider if you have received an inheritance is only worthwhile if you can wait for years to make any profit will result in you working more hours and seeing your family less can give you the chance to try a job you have always wanted to do Disadvantages Major life-changing events can be very stressful. It may be unwise to make further big decisions at times of personal upheaval. Starting your own business is unlikely to provide a speedy return on your investment and you should be prepared for a long haul. In the early stages especially, running your own business can mean putting in long hours and making sacrifices elsewhere in your personal life. Source of information: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l1=1073858805&r.l3=107386 2288&r.lc=en&r.t=RESOURCES&type=RESOURCES&itemId=1073789249&r.i=1 073789248&r.l2=1073859137&r.s=m
Starting a business when you're unemployed If you're on jobseeker's allowance and want to get back into employment by starting your own business, find out how the New Deal can help you by calling the New Deal Information Line on Tel 0845 606 2626. To check what would happen to any benefits you may be receiving if you start a business, contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office. There are many schemes designed to help people on benefits start up their own business. You can find out about local programmes through your nearest Jobcentre Plus. Find your nearest Jobcentre Plus office by entering your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website. You may also be entitled to Working Tax Credits. These are payments to top up the earnings of working people on low incomes, including the self-employed. You can find out about the Working Tax Credit at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website. 9. You work for a Support Group for the unemployed. Using information from this text, help the client by selecting the appropriate answer to their question. I ll lose my benefits if I start a business, won t I? Click on one answer You should refer to the HMRC website I suggest you enter your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website You need to telephone 0845 606 2626 I recommend that you contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office Source of information: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l1=1073858805&r.l3=1 073862288&r.lc=en&r.t=RESOURCES&type=RESOURCES&itemId=10737 89249&r.i=1073789248&r.l2=1073859137&r.s=m
Starting a business when you're unemployed If you're on jobseeker's allowance and want to get back into employment by starting your own business, find out how the New Deal can help you by calling the New Deal Information Line on Tel 0845 606 2626. To check what would happen to any benefits you may be receiving if you start a business, contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office. There are many schemes designed to help people on benefits start up their own business. You can find out about local programmes through your nearest Jobcentre Plus. Find your nearest Jobcentre Plus office by entering your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website. You may also be entitled to Working Tax Credits. These are payments to top up the earnings of working people on low incomes, including the self-employed. You can find out about the Working Tax Credit at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website. 10. You work for a Support Group for the unemployed. Using information from this text, help the client by selecting the appropriate answer to their question. If I start my own business, I don t think I ll earn much money at first. Where can I find out if I can get extra help? Click on one answer You should refer to the HMRC website I suggest you enter your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website You need to telephone 0845 606 2626 I recommend that you contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office Source of information: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l1=1073858805 &r.l3=1073862288&r.lc=en&r.t=resources&type=resources &itemid=1073789249&r.i=1073789248&r.l2=1073859137&r.s=m
Starting a business when you're unemployed If you're on jobseeker's allowance and want to get back into employment by starting your own business, find out how the New Deal can help you by calling the New Deal Information Line on Tel 0845 606 2626. To check what would happen to any benefits you may be receiving if you start a business, contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office. There are many schemes designed to help people on benefits start up their own business. You can find out about local programmes through your nearest Jobcentre Plus. Find your nearest Jobcentre Plus office by entering your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website. You may also be entitled to Working Tax Credits. These are payments to top up the earnings of working people on low incomes, including the self-employed. You can find out about the Working Tax Credit at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website. 11. You work for a Support Group for the unemployed. Using information from this text, help the client by selecting the appropriate answer to their question. How do I find a Jobcentre Plus near me? Click on one answer You should refer to the HMRC website I suggest you enter your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website You need to telephone 0845 606 2626 I recommend that you contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office Source of information: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l1=1073858805 &r.l3=1073862288&r.lc=en&r.t=resources&type=resources &itemid=1073789249&r.i=1073789248&r.l2=1073859137&r.s=m
Starting a business when you're unemployed If you're on jobseeker's allowance and want to get back into employment by starting your own business, find out how the New Deal can help you by calling the New Deal Information Line on Tel 0845 606 2626. To check what would happen to any benefits you may be receiving if you start a business, contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office. There are many schemes designed to help people on benefits start up their own business. You can find out about local programmes through your nearest Jobcentre Plus. Find your nearest Jobcentre Plus office by entering your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website. Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 12. According to the text, if you are unemployed and want to start a business you: must attend Jobcentre Plus to keep your benefits must change your benefits to Working Tax Credits should seek advice from Jobcentre Plus or your Social Security Office should attend a course on setting up a business at Jobcentre Plus You may also be entitled to Working Tax Credits. These are payments to top up the earnings of working people on low incomes, including the self-employed. You can find out about the Working Tax Credit at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website. Source of information: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l1=1073858805& r.l3=1073862288&r.lc=en&r.t=resources&type=resources&it emid=1073789249&r.i=1073789248&r.l2=1073859137&r.s=m
Starting your own business A major life change can often enable you - or push you - to set up your own business. Maybe a dramatic personal event kick-starts you into action, or your job situation means that now is the time to take the plunge. Such changes might include: unemployment; redundancy; a change of family circumstances 13. The writer has used several techniques within this text to convey information more effectively. Click on the dots to join each technique to the correct explanation. Advantages A change in your circumstances might be an opportunity to start again or do something you've always wanted to do. Redundancy payments or receiving a lump sum of money can provide an opportunity to invest in a business. Disadvantages Major life-changing events can be very stressful. It may be unwise to make further big decisions at times of personal upheaval. Starting your own business is unlikely to provide a speedy return on your investment and you should be prepared for a long haul. Starting a business when you're unemployed If you're on jobseeker's allowance and want to get back into employment by starting your own business, find out how the New Deal can help you by calling the New Deal Information Line on Tel 0845 606 2626. To check what would happen to any benefits you may be receiving if you start a business, contact your local Jobcentre Plus or Social Security Office. There are many schemes designed to help people on benefits start up their own business. You can find out about local programmes through your nearest Jobcentre Plus. Find your nearest Jobcentre Plus office by entering your postcode at the Jobcentre Plus website. Technique Bold text has been used to Bullet points have been used to Metaphors have been used to Sub-headings have been used to Explanation convey ideas more vividly put forward a particular point of view list related ideas or information make simple points divide text into related groups of ideas emphasise important information Source of information: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.l1=107 3858805&r.l3=1073862288&r.lc=en&r.t=RESOURCES&typ e=resources&itemid=1073789249&r.i=1073789248&r.l2 =1073859137&r.s=m (4 marks)
Text 3: Sorting out where to work (Questions 14 to 17) This is the third of four texts.
One of the key questions you ll need to answer when starting your business is where you will work. Working at home If you re starting up on your own, working from home can be an excellent choice as you can combine your home life with your work although that can mean it s difficult to separate them! In practical terms, working from home is best suited to anyone looking for a simple office environment. But if working at home means large structural alterations to the building, you re probably better off finding premises! There are a few things to consider before deciding to work at home permanently. You may need to check with your house insurers and mortgage lender, as using your home for work purposes may alter the conditions of your agreements with them. You ll also need to conduct a health and safety assessment to ensure your home office is a safe place to work. You could pay more in council tax or become liable for capital gains tax when selling your property. Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 14. The main purpose of this text is to: inform you where to find suitable business premises explain the factors involved in deciding where to run your business advise you about health and safety requirements persuade you against running your business from home Finding premises If you need to find premises, then the first thing to do is sit down and decide on your requirements. Think about the size and layout of your required premises, and whether there are any structural requirements. Note down any special facilities, such as parking spaces. Divide your list into Essentials things that your business really requires and Nice to have items which are less important, but still a consideration. Once you have your list, you re ready to start looking. Choosing a location is a balance between cost, convenience for your customers, and convenience for your employees (if you have any). For employees, good public transport links are vital, while for customers things like adequate parking and ease of finding you will be more important. Source of information: http://www.insight.bt.com/articles/sorting-out-where-to-work/
One of the key questions you ll need to answer when starting your business is where you will work. Working at home If you re starting up on your own, working from home can be an excellent choice as you can combine your home life with your work although that can mean it s difficult to separate them! In practical terms, working from home is best suited to anyone looking for a simple office environment. But if working at home means large structural alterations to the building, you re probably better off finding premises! There are a few things to consider before deciding to work at home permanently. You may need to check with your house insurers and mortgage lender, as using your home for work purposes may alter the conditions of your agreements with them. You ll also need to conduct a health and safety assessment to ensure your home office is a safe place to work. You could pay more in council tax or become liable for capital gains tax when selling your property. Finding premises If you need to find premises, then the first thing to do is sit down and decide on your requirements. Think about the size and layout of your required premises, and whether there are any structural requirements. Note down any special facilities, such as parking spaces. Divide your list into Essentials things that your business really requires and Nice to have items which are less important, but still a consideration. Once you have your list, you re ready to start looking. Choosing a location is a balance between cost, convenience for your customers, and convenience for your employees (if you have any). For employees, good public transport links are vital, while for customers things like adequate parking and ease of finding you will be more important. Click to show whether each statement is True or False. 15. According to the text, working from home: will increase your insurance payments can involve building work to make your property suitable for your business can alter the amount you pay in Council Tax will mean you have little time for your family is great for people who want to work in an office could result in having to change the terms of your mortgage True False (3 marks) Source of information: http://www.insight.bt.com/articles/sorting-out-where-to-work/
One of the key questions you ll need to answer when starting your business is where you will work. Working at home If you re starting up on your own, working from home can be an excellent choice as you can combine your home life with your work although that can mean it s difficult to separate them! In practical terms, working from home is best suited to anyone looking for a simple office environment. But if working at home means large structural alterations to the building, you re probably better off finding premises! There are a few things to consider before deciding to work at home permanently. You may need to check with your house insurers and mortgage lender, as using your home for work purposes may alter the conditions of your agreements with them. You ll also need to conduct a health and safety assessment to ensure your home office is a safe place to work. You could pay more in council tax or become liable for capital gains tax when selling your property. 16. Decide whether these questions about where to work relate to the Working at home section or the Finding premises section of the text. Click on the correct box for each question. Is it the right location? Does the building need alteration? Is it a safe working environment? Is it easy to find? Working at home Finding premises Finding premises If you need to find premises, then the first thing to do is sit down and decide on your requirements. Think about the size and layout of your required premises, and whether there are any structural requirements. Note down any special facilities, such as parking spaces. Divide your list into Essentials things that your business really requires and Nice to have items which are less important, but still a consideration. Once you have your list, you re ready to start looking. Choosing a location is a balance between cost, convenience for your customers, and convenience for your employees (if you have any). For employees, good public transport links are vital, while for customers things like adequate parking and ease of finding you will be more important. Is there enough parking space? Will I have to pay more tax? (3 marks) Source of information: http://www.insight.bt.com/articles/sorting-out-where-to-work/
One of the key questions you ll need to answer when starting your business is where you will work. 17. Drag words from this list to fill the gaps in the sentences below in this summary of the Finding premises section. Working at home If you re starting up on your own, working from home can be an excellent choice as you can combine your home life with your work although that can mean it s difficult to separate them! In practical terms, working from home is best suited to anyone looking for a simple office environment. But if working at home means large structural alterations to the building, you re probably better off finding premises! There are a few things to consider before deciding to work at home permanently. You may need to check with your house insurers and mortgage lender, as using your home for work purposes may alter the conditions of your agreements with them. You ll also need to conduct a health and safety assessment to ensure your home office is a safe place to work. You could pay more in council tax or become liable for capital gains tax when selling your property. on a bus route could do without easy to get to are vital for the business how much money I have on my list how much space I need I can afford small and cheap is outside the town centre Finding premises If you need to find premises, then the first thing to do is sit down and decide on your requirements. Think about the size and layout of your required premises, and whether there are any structural requirements. Note down any special facilities, such as parking spaces. Divide your list into Essentials things that your business really requires and Nice to have items which are less important, but still a consideration. Once you have your list, you re ready to start looking. Choosing a location is a balance between cost, convenience for your customers, and convenience for your employees (if you have any). For employees, good public transport links are vital, while for customers things like adequate parking and ease of finding you will be more important. Before I start to look for a place to run my business, I should decide and how it should be laid out. I should make a list of everything I want from the building, but separate the things which from those I would like but. I need to look for somewhere that but which also will be not only for me and anyone who works with me but also for my customers. (5 marks) Source of information: http://www.insight.bt.com/articles/sorting-out-where-to-work/
Text 4: Starting a business (Questions 18 to 25) This is the last of four texts.
Thousands of people set up their own businesses every year. Some do it because they want to work for themselves, others because they have a great idea and have spotted a gap in the market. And of course there are those that think they can make lots of money. These are all valid reasons for starting a business. Commitment and motivation are vital and whatever it is that drives you to make it a success is good. Although enthusiasm is important, good planning is a must. Without a good business plan you could struggle to make a go of it. There are many issues to think about: - What will the business do? - Where can it operate? - Will I need premises? - Do I need people to make it happen, or will I be flying solo for some time? - Can I fund the business myself, or do I need financial support? - How long will it take to get the business into profit? - Have I got what it takes to make it work? 18. According to the text, decide which of these statements about starting your own business is Fact and which is Opinion. Click on the correct box for each statement. The only thing you need to be successful is to want to succeed. There could be several good reasons for wanting to start a business. You should keep trying if you fail at first. A business plan is more important than enthusiasm if you want to be successful. Fact Opinion There is no right or wrong type of person to run a business. If you are determined to make it succeed, and are prepared to work long hours, then you have the ingredients for success. If you look at top business people, the one thing they have in common is determination. They do not give up at the first hurdle and they keep going until they succeed. An important quality you need is to want to make money. All successful business people share the same qualities. (3 marks) Source of information: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/help-and-advice/advicebanks/article.html?in_advicepage_id=128&in_article_id=394268&in_page_id=90#startcomments
Thousands of people set up their own businesses every year. Some do it because they want to work for themselves, others because they have a great idea and have spotted a gap in the market. And of course there are those that think they can make lots of money. These are all valid reasons for starting a business. Commitment and motivation are vital and whatever it is that drives you to make it a success is good. Although enthusiasm is important, good planning is a must. Without a good business plan you could struggle to make a go of it. There are many issues to think about: - What will the business do? - Where can it operate? - Will I need premises? - Do I need people to make it happen, or will I be flying solo for some time? - Can I fund the business myself, or do I need financial support? - How long will it take to get the business into profit? - Have I got what it takes to make it work? 19. Click on the two techniques which are used by the writer to engage the reader s interest. Rhetorical questions Personal pronouns Humour Metaphor Bullet points There is no right or wrong type of person to run a business. If you are determined to make it succeed, and are prepared to work long hours, then you have the ingredients for success. If you look at top business people, the one thing they have in common is determination. They do not give up at the first hurdle and they keep going until they succeed. (2 marks) Source of information: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/help-and-advice/advicebanks/article.html?in_advicepage_id=128&in_article_id=394268&in_page_id=90#startcomments
Thousands of people set up their own businesses every year. Some do it because they want to work for themselves, others because they have a great idea and have spotted a gap in the market. And of course there are those that think they can make lots of money. These are all valid reasons for starting a business. Commitment and motivation are vital and whatever it is that drives you to make it a success is good. Although enthusiasm is important, good planning is a must. Without a good business plan you could struggle to make a go of it. There are many issues to think about: - What will the business do? - Where can it operate? - Will I need premises? - Do I need people to make it happen, or will I be flying solo for some time? - Can I fund the business myself, or do I need financial support? - How long will it take to get the business into profit? - Have I got what it takes to make it work? Answer the question by clicking on one of the boxes below. 20. According to the text, some people decide to work for themselves because they: like working long hours have an idea for something that does not already exist are good at writing proposals for business finance know a great deal about working in a small business There is no right or wrong type of person to run a business. If you are determined to make it succeed, and are prepared to work long hours, then you have the ingredients for success. If you look at top business people, the one thing they have in common is determination. They do not give up at the first hurdle and they keep going until they succeed. Source of information: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/help-and-advice/advicebanks/article.html?in_advicepage_id=128&in_article_id=394268&in_page_id=90#startcomments
Text 3 Text 4 3 21. Text 3 and Text 4 both look at issues involved in starting up a new business. Click on the correct box to show which text considers the following issue. Getting money to fund the business Text 3 only Text 4 only Text 3 and Text 4 Not in either
Text 3 Text 4 22. Text 3 and Text 4 both look at issues involved in starting up a new business. Click on the correct box to show which text considers the following issue. Choosing where to run the business Text 3 only Text 4 only Text 3 and Text 4 Not in either
Text 3 Text 4 23. Text 3 and Text 4 both look at issues involved in starting up a new business. Click on the correct box to show which text considers the following issue. Fitting in with family life Text 3 only Text 4 only Text 3 and Text 4 Not in either
Text 3 Text 4 24. Text 3 and Text 4 both look at issues involved in starting up a new business. Click on the correct box to show which text considers the following issue. The right time to start a business Text 3 only Text 4 only Text 3 and Text 4 Not in either
Text 3 Text 4 25. Text 3 and Text 4 both look at issues involved in starting up a new business. Click on the correct box to show which text considers the following issue. Reasons to start a new business Text 3 only Text 4 only Text 3 and Text 4 Not in either