EntrepreneurShip Investigation :: Nebraska 4-H Foundation

Youth Evaluation
Nebraska 4-H ESI Curriculum Evaluation
Unit 3: Your Business Inspection

Please complete this evaluation form. After submitting the information, you will be able to print your certificate of completion.

Instructions: Please read each statement and answer these questions about your experiences upon the completion of the ESI Unit 3 curriculum. Please choose only one response. Ask a leader if you have any questions.

Goal: The goal of this unit is to allow youth to develop business concepts, resources and begin the start up process of a business' as well as to help them create their own business plan.

Please think of the following phrase before you answer each question.

Because I was exposed to this curriculum, I was better able to….

1. Understand how to generate ideas for a potential business by using brainstorming and survey techniques.

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2. Recognize that developing categories for evaluating or sorting information as an important decision making tool.

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3. Research my business ideas using the internet and other local resources and use a decision making matrix to decide which business to pursue.

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4. Write a meaningful mission statement for my business and develop goals to help me achieve this mission.

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5. Describe ways to go into business and the three types of business ownership options available to me.

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6. Make better decisions regarding how to finance my business.

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7. Identify and communicate my own strengths and the strengths needed in my future employees.

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8. Identify ways to nurture and pursue positive relationships with my customers.

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9. Determine the target market for a product and make better decisions regarding customer profiles.

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10. Evaluate the packaging, physical features, labeling and naming methods of a product.

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11. Appraise the factors which influence site selection to determine the best location for your business.

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12. Compare and contrast the potential competition for my business in the marketplace.

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13. Calculate the cost of a product, calculate mark-up and determine my pricing strategy.

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14. Create a name, design a logo and a slogan for my business.

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15. Decide which method of promotion works the best with my business.

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16. Effectively communicate my marketing message to potential consumers.

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17. Explain the importance of record keeping, projected sales, and expenses to make wise use of my resources.

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18. Examine my financial records and statements to measure the progress and condition of my business.

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19. Analyze my financial records and statements to measure the money coming in and going out of my business.

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20. Understand the importance of and know how to calculate my break-even price.

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21. Develop business concepts, find resources and begin the business start-up process.

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22. Create my own business plan.

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23. Will you recommend this curriculum to your friends?

24. Will you continue to be involved with entrepreneurship curriculum in the future?

25. The overall goal of this unit was to allow you to develop business concepts, resources and begin the start up process of a business as well as to help you create your business plan. Do you feel we have helped you do this?

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27. What is your overall reaction to this curriculum?

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Thank you for helping us to learn about your experiences with this curriculum! We appreciate your participation in this activity and hope you have had a fun experience. As you know, all your information will be kept confidential and will not be shared with anyone. If you or your parents have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Patricia Fairchild (402-472-4067).