Coming up with a business idea (Part 1)

Coming up with a business idea (Part 1)

by Emilia Farirayi

​Read different stories from young Entrepreneurs like you and think of your own business idea

Shona ​

​Hi there! My name is Shona and I am a professional blogger. I started blogging at a younger age where I used to document all my travels around my country.

​Fast forward to 3 years later, I am now a full time blogger who has travelled to more than 100 countries and document all my experiences.

​I charge people to attend some of my workshops and sometimes I get companies to advertise their products on my blog. This has been my source of income.

​I love my work as it gives me freedom to travel around the world and getting paid for it.

​Would you like to start such a business?

Multiple Select

Where does Shona get money from?

• From selling clothes

• From workshops she does

• From companies advertising on her blog

Multiple Choice

What is Shona's business?

• A Travel blogger

• A tourist

Poll

Would you consider Shona to be an Entrepreneur?

• Yes

• Maybe

• No

Open Ended

Why did you chose (Yes/No/Maybe)

Multiple Select

What does Shona do on her blog?

• Documents all her travels

• Give advise to people who might be interested in travelling to the countries she might have gone to.

​Maryam

​Hi there! My name is Maryam and I am an Entrepreneur. I have an online Jewelry Shop that sells beautifully handmade pieces from around the world. I like helping other people especially from poverty stricken places by buying their crafted Jewelry and selling it on my online shop.

​I am not just an Entrepreneur, I am a Social Entrepreneur. My goal is to transform societies at large, rather than putting all my focus on making a profit.

Multiple Select

What does Maryam do?

• She is a teacher

• She is a business owner

• She is an Entrepreneur

Multiple Select

What business does Maryam do?

• Has an online shop

• She sells jewelry online

• Buys Handmade products and sell them

Multiple Select

What is a Social Entrepreneur?

• Someone who creates a business for profits

• Someone who creates a business to help their society

• An entrepreneur who cares more about their society than profit

Multiple Choice

The craftsmen around the world benefit from Maryam's business?

• No, Maryam is only concerned about profiting from them

• Yes, Maryam gets to buy their handmade products and sell on her shop

Poll

Do you see yourself pursuing such a business (Social Enterprise)

• Yes

• Maybe

• No