<span class="parts-lets">PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS</span>

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<p>1. Describe what is going on in the photo.<p>
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<span class="parts-lets">LET'S LEARN!</span>

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    <li class="parts-bank-content">Entrepreneurship		 	       
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">Start-up			
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">Bootstrapping	 	
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<span class="parts-lets">SPEAK MORE!</span>

__Direction:__ Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences. 

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1. What are the key factors to consider before starting an independent venture?

2. How do successful self-employed individuals manage their time and resources effectively?

3. What are the most common challenges faced by self-employed individuals, and how can they be overcome?

4. How important is networking for independent entrepreneurs, and what are the best strategies for building a strong professional network?

5. In what ways can technology be leveraged to enhance the success of a self-employed business?

6. What role does continuous learning and skill development play in the sustainability of independent ventures?									

<span class="parts-lets">LET'S PARAPHRASE PROVERBS!</span> 

__Direction:__ Read the proverb below, then discuss it with your mentor. What does it mean? Do you agree with it?

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Talk about questions that entail how to start and be successful in running an independent venture 