I.

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. identify the different stages of entrepreneurial activity
b. discuss each stage of entrepreneurial activity; and
c. appreciate the value of strategic planning and adaptability in the success of entrepreneurial activity.
II. Subject Matter:
A. Topic: Stages of Entrepreneurial Activity
B. Reference/s: END-LESSON-3-ENTREP.docx
C. Materials/Visuals: Powerpoint Presentation, Manila Paper and Markers.
D. Value Focus: Adaptability
III. Procedure:
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
B. Developmental
Activities

1. Presentation So, based on our activity, what do you think would be

our lesson for today?
(Some students are raising their hands)
Yes, Shaira?
Shaira: I think, ma’am, our lesson for today is
about the food needs of the family.

That’s a good point, Shaira.

Entrepreneurial activity involves identifying

opportunities, taking risks, and creating or expanding
business ventures. Entrepreneurs should possess
these characteristics, like creativity, persuasiveness,
decisiveness, risk-taking, and passion, to help them
innovate, make crucial decisions, and overcome
entrepreneurial challenges in every stage of their
entrepreneurial venture. There are seven stages of
entrepreneurial activity, which are as follows:
1. Pre-start-up stage
2. Start-Up Stage
3. Early Growth Stage
4. Late Growth Stage
5. Maturity/Prime Stage
6. Declining/Aging Stage
7. Death Stage

2. Abstraction/ Alright students, let’s summarize our discussion. (Students will listen attentively)
Summary/ We’ve covered the various stages of entrepreneurial
Generalization activity, from the pre-start-up phase to the decline
and closure stage. Now, how do you identified each
stage in entrepreneurial activity?

Yes, Irene? (students will raise their hands)

Irene: Each stage in entrepreneurial activity

can be identified based on the key activities
and characteristics associated with that
Very good, Irene! The prestart-up stage involves stage.
questioning existing market offerings and analyzing
feasibility, while the start-up stage focuses on
implementing plans, acquiring necessary resources,
and launching the business. The early growth stage
emphasizes survival and strategic decision-making,
while the late growth stage signifies stability and
understanding of customer needs. The
maturity/prime stage represents a stable business
with predictable income, and the declining/aging (Students will listen attentively)
stage indicates a stagnant business that may require
diagnosis and resolution of problems. The final stage,
death, occurs when unresolved issues lead to
bankruptcy or closure.

In summary, entrepreneurial activity goes through

various stages, starting from identifying a problem
and implementing a solution to business growth,
maturity, and potential decline. Strategic planning
and adaptability are crucial for success.

How adaptability contribute to the success of

entrepreneurial activities across different stages of
business development?

Ok, Tanya.

(Students will raise their hands)


Okay, so according to Tanya, adaptability enables
adjustments to changing markets, ensuring
competitiveness, and it helps entrepreneurs navigate
challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve long-
term success. Very good, Tanya!
Once again, what are the key stages in the
entrepreneurial process?
Very good, class! So, any questions and clarifications?
Okay, thank you. Let’s have again an activity.
3. Application (The teacher will give the learners the “Pass the ball
activity”)
Class, do you want to play another game?
Amazing! Our game is called:Pass the ball.
(The teacher will give the instructions of the game)
Activity 3: Pass the Ball!
Instructions:
 A ball will be passed through by the
learners when the music starts.
 When the music stops, the learner who has
the ball will pick a question and answer it.
 After answering, the game continues once
the music starts again.
Are you ready class?
Alright. Let the game begin!
(The teacher will play the music and pass the ball to
the learners)
(Music stops)
(The teacher will let the learner to pick a question
from the box)
In what stage generating funds is under?
Good! Next. (the music plays again)
(Music stops)
In what stage is strategic planning crucial in
entrepreneurial venture?
Exactly! Next. (the music plays again)
(Music stops)
Tanya: adaptability allows them to adjust
strategies in response to market changes and
evolving trends, ensuring continued
relevance.
Everybody: The key stages include the pre-
start-up, start-up, early growth, late growth,
maturity/prime, declining or aging, and death
stages.
None, Sir.
Yes, Sir!
(The learners will listen to the instructions)
Yes, Sir!
(The learners start to pass the ball to one
another)
(The learner who has the ball will answer the
question s/he had pick)
Q: How would you generate funds to support
your entrepreneurial idea as a student?
A: To generate funds to support my
entrepreneurial idea as a student I shall seek
out grants, scholarships, or pitch my idea to
potential investors or sponsors.
Start Up Stage, Sir.
Q: As a student entrepreneur, how can
strategic planning help ensure the survival
and growth of the business during the early
stages, given the potential for hyper growth
followed by sales fluctuations?
A: Strategic planning allows a student
entrepreneur like me to anticipate
challenges, allocate resources wisely, and
pivot when necessary, ensuring resilience
during hyper growth and effective navigation
through sales fluctuations.
Early Growth Stage, Sir.
Q: How would you adapt and evolve your
business to stay relevant and meet the
changing needs of your customers as a
student entrepreneur?
A: Stay updated on industry trends, listen to
customer feedback, and continuously

So, is there still a need to evolve and adapt, even
though your business is already stable? why or why
not?
At what stage are the business and sales in stable
condition?
Very good! Next. (the music plays again)
(Music stops)
And in what stage is that declining of business
happening?
Very good! Next. (the music plays again)
(Music stops)
In what stage we usually encounter like this, such as
understanding customers’ behavior?
How can say so?
Well said. Next. (the music plays again)
(Music stops)
And in what stage that an entrepreneur should have
a clear vision for his idea?
Exactly! and last! (the music plays again)
improve and innovate my products or
services will help me to stay relevant and
meet the changing needs of my customers.
Yes, sir, there is a continual need to evolve
and adapt even when a business is stable
because markets, consumer preferences, and
technology constantly change, and businesses
that fail to adapt may become obsolete or
lose their competitive edge.
During maturity/prime stage.
Q: What actions would you take if your
business starts to decline or face competition
in the market?
A: Analyze the reasons for decline or
competition, adjust my marketing strategy,
explore new business opportunities, and seek
ways to differentiate my business.
During declining or what we called aging
stage, sir.
Q: How might a student entrepreneur like
you leverage understanding of customer
behavior to gain more control over the
business's income?
A: A student entrepreneur can leverage their
understanding of customer behavior by
tailoring marketing strategies, product
offerings, and customer experiences to align
with preferences, thus increasing customer
satisfaction and loyalty, ultimately
contributing to more predictable and
controllable business income.
During late growth stage, sir.
Because during the late growth stage, the
business has achieved stability, and the
entrepreneur gains a deep understanding of
peak times, customer needs, and market
behaviors, allowing for more strategic control
over the business's operations and income.
Q: As a student entrepreneur, what steps can
you take to express a clear vision for your
entrepreneurial idea, ensuring you have a
solid foundation for your venture?
A: As a student entrepreneur, I should
articulate a clear vision for my
entrepreneurial venture by concentrating on
clarifying my objectives, target market, and
unique value proposition of your enterprise. I
should also link my goals with market
demands to establish a strong foundation for
my venture.
During the very first stage, sir, which is the
pre-start-up stage.
Q: What will you do if your business is going
bankrupt?
A: if my business is going bankrupt, I would
rather seek professional advice from financial
experts or legal counsel, and if I don't really
solve the business anymore, it's even better
to shut it down than to pay more and even
increase the debt.
(Music stops) Death stage, sir.

If you are going to do that, at what stage you and

your business are in now?

Exactly! that’s why we really need to be creative,

flexible, adaptable to the technological advancement
and trends and innovator to make sure that our
business is in good shape, and as much as possible,
we should maintain or keep it in its prime stage, and
that it will not lead to death stage.

Very good, class!That would be all for today. I hope

you have learned something new from the discussion
we had, and I thank you so much for participating in
our activities and for listening.