Q3 Read the scenario, then answer the question below.
Cian is a student in Cork. He noticed there was no shop selling fresh smoothies near his busy college, even though many students wanted them. He came up with a new idea for a smoothie stand with different flavours no other shops offered. He used the last of his savings to buy the stand and stock to make smoothies, even though it might not work. Cian did not wait around, he set up his stand outside the college the very next week.
Identify three skills or characteristics of an entrepreneur that Cian shows. Give a reason for each, using the text.
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Being Enterprising In Everyday Life Q4 Being enterprising is not just for business.
For each everyday situation below, identify one enterprising skill or characteristic shown and give a reason.
1. Mia wanted to get fit but could not afford a gym. She found free workout videos online and made her own weekly plan. Skill/characteristic: Reason:
2. Jack started running to get fit. After an injury set him back, he rested, then started again with a new plan.
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3. Sinéad wanted her class to raise funds for a trip. She got classmates and teachers on board and organised them into teams.