Enterprising or Entrepreneurial: The devil is in the detail

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education

An Education System Fit for an Entrepreneur

Which of these occupations need the same skills today as 15 years ago?

• Chef• Accountant• Electrician• Software writer• Travel consultant• Carpenter• Car mechanic• Aircraft pilot• Pharmacist

Which of these occupations disappear in the next 15 years?

• Chef• Accountant• Electrician• Software writer• Travel consultant• Carpenter• Car mechanic• Aircraft pilot• Pharmacist

The future of work is:

• Transparent

• Flat

• Competitive

• On demand

The drivers of entrepreneurship

• Governments (Employment, social affairs & inclusion)

• Support organisations and businesses

• Literature (text books, success biography)

• Media

Some realities about entrepreneurship (?)

• Most business are started in the person’s occupation

• Most so called entrepreneurs are actually self-employed

• Claims of being happier are disputed

• The industry you set up in has a profound impact on success

• Not every one is creative enough to differentiate themselves

• Most new businesses are started by the over 50’s

• Very few new business find new customers

• Vast majority of businesses are rent seeking through trading and services

Around 40% of people working today have jobs that can be done at

home and as self employed

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