Hi!! This my attempt to write a competition entry for Masterclass TV programme (Ready for CAE coursebook). Could you have a look at it?
Thank you very much!
TASK: What is your secret ambition and why? Write and tell us about your ambition, explaining what you think it would take to achieve it and the problems you might face along the way. We will publish the best three entries and arrange for the winners to meet a relevant professional, who will give them advice on how to achieve their secret ambition.
GREECE MEANS BUSINESS!
Many young people finishing their education face the challenge of starting a career but in spite of having many great ideas, they lack knowledge of fundamental elements for starting a company. Furthermore, the possibility of failure during the first three years is fifty percent and having those statistics in mind is another obstacle the budding entrepreneur has to overcome. My main professional ambition is to run an business, that would demonstrate to the potential tourists the quaint beauty and culture of the country I live in.
So what are the considerations for entering the market? First of all an outstanding idea that will response to the needs of customers and will tap into a gap in the market. My idea is to provide services that will help tourists visiting my area to get acquainted to the mentality and lives of the Greeks.
Knowledge is another key issue. I majored in tourism policy and during my studies I gained the necessary information concerning this economy branch.
Moreover, you need to be incredibly passionate to start a new venture from scratch. I believe I have the devotion and determination to follow my dream.
Eventually a wise business owner knows that he can’t do it alone. Under those circumstances he needs to enlist a help of a mentor who will walk him through a host of important topics to manage a business. Receiving an expert tuition from a Masterclass professional will not only help me realize my secret ambition but also show to the up-and-coming entrepreneurs all the basic steps that need to be done while running a business.
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Hi Anon - I've made some comments on your essay. Hope it helps you to consider some improvements. GREECE MEANS BUSINESS!
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Hi Anon - I've made some comments on your essay.
Hope it helps you to consider some improvements.
GREECE MEANS BUSINESS!
Many young people finishing their education face the challenge of starting a career but in spite of having many great ideas, they lack knowledge of fundamental elements for starting a company (usually the word career is associated with a job progression in a large company, not starting a small business) .
Furthermore, the possibility of failure during the first three years is fifty percent (actually it varies by the kind of business.
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Hi Anon - I've made some comments on your essay. Hope it helps you to consider some improvements.
GREECE MEANS BUSINESS! Many young people finishing their education face the challenge of starting a career but in spite of having many great ideas, they lack knowledge of fundamental elements for starting a company (usually the word career is associated with a job prog