Submit 2 page double-spaced typed report on how ONE entrepreneur started his/her business and what factors made it a success. Include the following:

1. Name of entrepreneur and product or service provided by company
2. Why did this entrepreneur start his/her own business?
3. Describe the type of business and market served.
4. What was the market opportunity?
5. How was the business initially financed?
6. How successful is the business today? e.g. sales volume or market share

Select an entrepreneur of your own choosing or from any of the following sources:

1. www.about.com.entrepreneurs

2. Google “entrepreneurs articles” for articles on recent entrepreneurs

3. Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company,Technology Today& Forbes magazine articlesor websites

4. Wall Street Journal, Economist, Financial Times or the New York Times articles or websites

5. Personal experience with a family business or contact