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Leaving Cert Business · Sep 18, 2025 · 17 min

Enterprise (New Course)

In this episode, we dive into what enterprise truly means — the proactive drive to bring ideas to life for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the wider economy. Diverse Motivations – Why do people start businesses? From the pursuit of independence to solving social problems, we unpack the drivers behind entrepreneurship. The Innovator’s Toolkit – Explore the core competencies of successful innovators: creativity, risk-taking, resilience, and strong human relations skills. Innovation’s Ripple Effect – Discover how innovation fuels progress, creates jobs, and tackles complex social challenges. Government Support – Learn how Irish agencies like Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland play a vital role in helping ideas flourish. Notes and insights from IOH. Produced using Notebook LM AI.

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In this episode, we dive into what enterprise truly means — the proactive drive to bring ideas to life for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the wider economy.

Diverse Motivations – Why do people start businesses? From the pursuit of independence to solving social problems, we unpack the drivers behind entrepreneurship.

The Innovator’s Toolkit – Explore the core competencies of successful innovators: creativity, risk-taking, resilience, and strong human relations skills.

Innovation’s Ripple Effect – Discover how innovation fuels progress, creates jobs, and tackles complex social challenges.

Government Support – Learn how Irish agencies like Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland play a vital role in helping ideas flourish.

Notes and insights from IOH. Produced using Notebook LM AI.