Individual entrepreneur analysis

  Analyse a CURRENT entrepreneur from one of the countries listed below. List of allowed countries for the assessment: Australia, New Zealand. Individual assignment, report format with headings and sub-headings, 1.5 spacing to be used, 1500 word limit. Critical analyses and reflection on relevant entrepreneurship theories required, not just a simple presentation of the entrepreneur’s biography. Suggested structure: 1. COVER PAGE 2. INTRODUCTION 3. BACKGROUND OF THE ENTREPRENEUR •Discuss the background of the entrepreneur (i.e. history, development, family and socio-cultural background) to see what developed his/her entrepreneurial passion/propensity and contributed to this person’s success (with reflection on the relevant entrepreneurship theories). 4. ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS •Discuss the characteristics/traits of the entrepreneur (with reflection on the relevant entrepreneurship theories). 5. OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION AND IDEA DEVELOPMENT PROCESS • Discuss the processes of opportunity recognition and idea development (with reflection on the relevant entrepreneurship theories). 6. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES • Discuss the type of business developed and the competitive advantage(s) of the business compared to competitors in the market. 7. RECOMMENDATIONS • Discuss future suggestions for the entrepreneur including different types of businesses or avenues (e.g. franchising, mergers, expanding/selling their business etc) he/she may take. REFERENCES • (10-12 references required, at least 05 academic references needed; Harvard referencing style)