Developing Ideas

Learning outcomes

• To come up with enterprising business ideas

• To talk through and share enterprising ideas while listening to others

• To understand the importance of creativity in business

Idea generator

You are now going to generate ideas for a product

or service to sell and make money from.

Idea generator

Make a list of your hobbies and

see how these could be turned into a business.

Many people have hobbies and skills which could be turned into successful businesses.

Think about ideas linked to your school Have you ever said to yourself “where can I buy...” or, “why can’t I buy...” about anything in your local area or school?

If so, there could be a new business idea staring you in the face.

Are there any coming up like Summer time, Christmas, Diwali or Halloween?

You might be able to make and sell products especially for these events.

Think about ideas linked to a theme

My enterprising idea

What would you like to do best

to make your £5 grow and why?

RememberEnterprise is all about making ideas happen. It’s about having the skills, can-do attitude and drive to turn ideas into a successful business. Entrepreneurs are people who create their own business ventures.

Anyone, young or old, can become an entrepreneur.

An entrepreneur...• Sees an opportunity

• Organises a plan

• Takes calculated risks

• Starts the business

• Manages the business

• Intends to make a profit