2.1 - Different types of Enterprise
Learning Intentions
By the end of this section you should be able to do the following
1. Define enterprise
2. Explain the different types of enterprise
Videos
Key Words
Financial Enterprise - This is when a business is set up to make a profit. This profit is made by selling goods and services
Social Enterprise - This is a business that puts the community and people first instead of private or personal gain. People who set up social enterprise are known as social entrepreneurs. They like to try and fix social economic and environment issues – Credit unions, Food Cloud
Cultural Enterprise - This provides consumers with access to visual arts, theatre, film, music, radio festival and events – Cultural Night in Dublin, IFI, Electric Picnic, Rose of Tralee