Starting a Business - Quiz

Money that is used to start your business is called:

• Financing
  

• Capital
  

• Funds

• Revenue

Which of the following should be done before a business venture is set up?
(i) Conduct market research to assess the level of demand for the product.
(ii) Visit all the competitors who sell similar products or services.
(iii) Assess how much capital will be needed to finance the business.
(iv) Create a business plan to understand how you intend to put your ideas into action.

• i, ii, iii
  

• i, ii, iv
  

• i, iii, iv

• ii, iii, iv

The personal possessions that can generally be used as collateral when applying for a loan at a commercial bank are:
(i) apparel
(ii) motor vehicle
(iii) furniture
(iv) property

• i and iii
  

• ii and iv
  

• ii and iii
  

• i and iv

Identify 1 other types of possession that can be used as collateral when applying for a loan

Why do you need a business plan?

• To explain your idea

• the ability to get financing.

• it's a road map that sets objectives and goals for the business.

• To help reduce the risk of business failure.

• All of the above.

A person who is associated with starting a business is know as

• Merchant

• Entrepreneur

• Salesman

• Businessman

The main reason people become entrepreneurs is to have the opportunity to be creative.

• True

• False

Before you decide to start a particular business, you need to do market research to see if there is a demand for your product or service.

• True

• False

Based on the passage and the class notes as it relates to reasons people start a business, what are some of the reasons that motivated Mrs. Smith to establish her own business?

What is an advantage of starting your own business?