Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

What is a key characteristic of freelancers?

• They are part of a large corporation

• They offer services to larger organizations for a fee

• They enjoy stable pay and benefits indefinitely

• They cannot decide which services to provide

What do contractors enjoy that freelancers typically do not?

• The inability to start and run their own business

• Stable pay for a set period of time

• The freedom to decide when and what cost to provide services

• The product being the service they provide

Which of the following is a learning outcome for entrepreneurial careers in human services?

• Summarize the rewards, demands, and future trends of careers in entrepreneurial human services

• Describe the process of hiring and managing employees

• Analyze the financial aspects of large corporations

• List the disadvantages of postsecondary education

Entrepreneurs typically:

• Work for a set period of time under contract

• Start and run their own business

• Provide services without deciding the cost

• Are temporary employees

What is the focus of Consumer Services Entrepreneurs?

• Providing legal advice

• Creating products that influence consumers

• Offering medical services

• Developing software solutions

Which of the following is NOT a role associated with Consumer Services Entrepreneurs?

• Personal financial planners

• Mortgage lenders or brokers

• Consumer advocates

• Software developers

Counseling and Mental Health Services Entrepreneurs often choose to work as:

• Independent, self-employed counselors and therapists

• Corporate lawyers

• School teachers

• Government officials

What do life coaches do?

• Provide financial planning services

• Assist clients to determine and achieve their life goals

• Offer recreational programs

• Teach in early childhood development centers

What is required of in-home child care providers?

• They must have a degree in education

• They must run a business that is licensed and meets state standards

• They must work for multiple families

• They must provide transportation for children

Self-employed nannies usually work for:

• Multiple families

• Only one family

• Community centers

• Online platforms