GRADE 9 BUSINESS STUDIES

REVISION WORKSHEET

Himari is close to starting a new business in Japan. After resigning from her job with a
management

consultancy firm, she wants to open a shop selling greetings cards. The local market for greetings

cards is growing strongly and there is a clear opportunity for her to start a successful business. She

has approached an important investor to raise finance and they have asked for a detailed business

plan. Himari is interested in government support that might be available to new small businesses.

a. Define enterprise
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b. Identify one support that government gives start-ups that Himari might find useful
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c. Outline two elements that might be in Himari’s business plan. [4]

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d. Explain two qualities that Himari must have to be a successful entrepreneur.
Quality 1
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e. Do you think Himari is right in quitting her job and starting a new business? Justify your answer.
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