In Business: Entrepreneurship and Communication

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Lesson overview

In business. Discuss the questions in pairs or small groups. What problems might you face when starting a new business? Are there any particular problems a new business might have in Palestine? In Palestine, why might an Internet-based company be easier to start than, for example, a company that makes things?. Read the article. Then complete the tasks on page 79. BUSINESS START-UPS. GRAPHIC DESIGN. Information and Communications Technology businesses could be the best hope for the economic future of Palestine, according to experts inside and outside the country. A recent report said that the ICT sector makes up over 5% of the Palestinian economy. first attempt was a game, which was so popular with his fellow students that he decided starting his own company might be a real possibility. His big breakthrough came when he attended a ‘start-up weekend’ in Ramallah. He managed to get a small amount of financial support, which gave him the time to develop more ideas. Perhaps more importantly, he met other business people, both Palestinian and from other countries. He learnt a lot about the practical side of running a business and about how to get his products noticed. Mustafa is current

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What is the main problem for ICT start-ups in Palestine according to the text?

• A lack of 3G networks
• A lack of computer hardware
• A lack of interest from the Arab world
• A lack of artistic skills