The word “entrepreneur” came from the French word entreprendre
“entreprendre,” which means to undertake
Entrepreneurs are people who take on the risks and challenges of starting new businesses.
SMME are any business activity or enterprise engaged in industry, agribusiness, and services, whether single proprietorship, cooperative, partnership, or corporation,
Sole Proprietorship
– it is initiated, organized, owned, and managed by a single person
Partnership
– two (2) or more partners who co-own a business to make a profit
Corporation
– exist in contemplation of law; the business has its own identity separate and distinct from stockholders
Cooperative
– a duly registered group of persons with a common interest to voluntarily join to achieve a lawful social and economic end.
Extrinsic Motivation It is about motivating individuals to complete a task by offering rewards such as money, gifts, or treats
Intrinsic Motivation People do the task at hand because they are passionate about the business. The following are the categories of intrinsic motivation
·Achievement motive Have a strong motivation to succeed, achieve greatness, and conquer any difficulties and hurdles in the quest for objectives.
Power motive The desire for control, influence, and the ability to impact others and change circumstances
Affiliation motive The act of pursuing, upholding, or revitalizing an emotional connection with others.