Week nine

This week I have learned a few things. The thing that has stuck out to me the most has been the relationship that the government plays in entrepreneurship. Another huge thing that happened this week is my realization of a plan for one of my business ventures. Doing the mentor session helped me get a better idea of the benefits of my GIS business and how it fits into my life plans. My plan is to start a GIS contracting business and find work for college students to do. This business would allow for me to make money very easily, benefit the company who needs the work done, and help college students earn money. The money earned from this project would allow me to start my skimboard business, which is my real dream. What I realized from the mentor session is that I need to start gathering up a list of qualified college students that can work for me. I also need to find out whether I should invest in an expensive GIS software or attempt to use an open source software.

From the entrepreneurship revolution reading I really found it interesting to learn more about how the government impacts entrepreneurship. It is also really intriguing to find out more about how the government can promote entrepreneurship. These were interesting concepts to think about because I am very interested in taking my GIS skills and working my way into a government position like city planner who might have a role to play in business opportunity.