C1 – Advanced
Becoming your own boss is what a lot of people aspire for. Having a nine-to-five job just isn’t good enough and is very exhausting and could be unfulfilling for some at times. As more and more people want to stick a toe in the water, the rise of start-ups occurred. But is sheer motivation all that it takes for start-up success?
Watch the video about the single biggest reason start-ups succeed.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the five factors in company success according to the speaker? Do you agree with all of them?
- In your own opinion, what makes a company succeed?
- Can you give other small start-ups from your country that became successful? How about those that failed?
- As a consumer, what new businesses do you think you are likely to patronize?