2. Problems are part of life - they go together with being alive. And every
community
has problems, too; they go together with being a community. That's
just a fact of community life.
Analyzing community problems is a way of thinking carefully about a
problem or issue before acting on a solution. It first involves
identifying reasons a problem exists, and then identifying possible
solutions and a plan for improvement.
Opportunities can exist on paper or in the form of ideas. Opportunities
usually related to the entrepreneur’s work experience, hobbies, or
social environment. Opportunities can be found in many ways and in
many places. Many people see opportunities but only entrepreneur
acts upon them.
3. The initial step in identifying the needs of the community
is through environmental scanning. This can be done
through
interviews
sharing ideas with others
reading,
observations
advertisement.
4. An entrepreneur can enhance a product’s usefulness and quality by applying
creativity and imagination. This approach allows them to innovate, improve
product features, and meet customer needs effectively, which is crucial for
staying competitive in the market.
Identifying the demands of the people involves understanding the community
need, as it reflects what people require or desire, which can guide the
development of relevant products or services.
5. FACTORS THAT HELPS IDENTIFY THE
NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY
• Industrial Information The growth of industry
always creates opportunities for establishing an
enterprise. Industrial information are news papers,
technical and business journals that provide
techniques and information on business
opportunities
6. FACTORS THAT HELPS IDENTIFY THE
NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY
Local Specialized Skills
- Traditional skills of the people in the community
Evaluation of developmental plans
- Developed plans which are still possible in the
community
7. FACTORS THAT HELPS IDENTIFY THE
NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY
Technology
- Are modern gadgets which can be utilized to
identify business opportunities
Review of old projects in the community
- Old projects may become attractive when market
of related production factors have changed.
8. What is the difference between GOODS and
SERVICES?
GOODS are products that are bought and sold in
the business, while SERVICES are work done for
others as an occupation or business.
9. What are the examples of
goods and services
available in your
community?
10. Here are some examples of goods that
may be available in a community:
11. Here are some examples of services
that may be available in a community:
•Healthcare services – Hospitals, clinics, dental care, pharmacies, and emergency
services.
•Education services – Schools, tutoring, libraries, and learning centers.
•Public transportation – Buses, taxis, ride-sharing services, and tricycles (in some
areas).
•Utility services – Water, electricity, internet, and garbage collection.
•Financial services – Banks, ATMs, money transfer services, and loan providers.
•Repair services – Car repair, appliance repair, and electronics repair.
•Food services – Restaurants, catering, food delivery, and bakeries.
•Personal care services – Barbershops, beauty salons, spas, and fitness centers.
•Legal and advisory services – Law offices, notaries, and consultancy services.
•Postal and delivery services – Post offices, courier services, and package delivery.
#8:Can you provide examples of goods available in your community?
#9:– Rice, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, bread, and beverages.
– Shirts, pants, shoes, jackets, and accessories.
– Cleaning products, furniture, kitchenware, and
appliances.
Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and skincare items.
– Phones, televisions, chargers, and batteries.
– Hardware items, gardening tools, and construction materials
– Notebooks, pens, textbooks, and art supplies.
Pottery, jewelry, and handmade
decorations.
Medicine, vitamins, and first-aid supplies.
These types of goods are typically found in shops, markets, or local businesses within a community.
#10:– Rice, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, bread, and beverages.
– Shirts, pants, shoes, jackets, and accessories.
– Cleaning products, furniture, kitchenware, and
appliances.
Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and skincare items.
– Phones, televisions, chargers, and batteries.
– Hardware items, gardening tools, and construction materials
– Notebooks, pens, textbooks, and art supplies.
Pottery, jewelry, and handmade
decorations.
Medicine, vitamins, and first-aid supplies.
These types of goods are typically found in shops, markets, or local businesses within a community.
