I. PRE-READING

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LOW-TECH PEOPLE

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III. AFTER READING

v Illustrate the following statements with examples from the article or your own experience:

1. All it takes to be a successful entrepreneur is a labor of love.

2. You should keep your start-up costs to the minimum.

3. Your shortcomings may turn your strong points when running your own business.

4. Being your own boss is fraught with risks.

v Think of the students' life needs that are not being met. Can these needs form the basis for your business?

v Devise a business plan for your own business: formulate the basis idea, make up a development proposal, assess start-up costs, think over your company's assets, and what help you might need. What your personal qualities may be of help or hindrance in your venture? Make advantage of the text Starting your own businesson page 81.

v If you want your own business but can't take the plunge, read the article on page 82 in order to learn what way out could be found.

v There are different entrepreneurship courses which nurture creativity. But are they as good as real life experience? Find the answer on page 84.

o Answer the following questions:

1. Have you ever thought of working in such fields as microelectronics, genetic engineering, computer industry? Explain your answer.

2. Can liberal arts majors be of any use in such fields?