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  • Explain “trade-off” in 20 seconds + give a business example ⏱️.
    Model answer: A trade-off is a balance between cost and quality; for example, cheaper production may reduce product quality.
  • Do low-cost companies always mean lower quality, or is that an outdated assumption? 🤔.
    Model answer: In my opinion, the perception that low-cost means low quality is outdated; however, many companies are simply more efficient.
  • Is it more important to discover a niche market or focus on what is already popular?
  • Give an example of a business activity that doesn't directly involve selling a physical product.
    Consulting services, house cleaning, or web design.
  • Why do traditional brands struggle against low-cost competitors? 🏢. 💡
    cost structure, supply chain, to procure, inventory turnover rate
  • Should a restaurant open where there are no restaurants or where there are lots of restaurants?
  • What kind of startups do you know from your country/city?
  • Besides profit, what might motivate some businesses?
    Social impact or a specific cause (e.g., non-profit organizations).
  • What does this mean? “If it’s cheap, you are the product.” 📱
    free service, data, to monitor, engagement activity, valuation
  • Give 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of low-cost strategies.
    efficiency, trade-offs, quality, wastage
  • Do you agree? “Customers don’t care how cheap it is if the experience is bad.” 😤
    customer loyalty, trade-off, sustainable, to thrive
  • ⚖️ Dilemma: Invest in sustainability or keep prices low? 🌱💰
    sustainable, expensive, wastage, cost of goods sold
  • Where can new businesses raise capital from?
  • How difficult is it to start a new business?
    Very difficult – high risk of failure, legal costs, need for finance, and constant trade-offs.
  • Who would you feel more comfortable investing in: someone with a good idea or someone with a good business mind?
  • What types of business have a high failure rate?
  • What assistance does your government give to new businesses?
  • Why are businesses important in society?
    They provide jobs, create products and services that improve our lives, and contribute to the economy.
  • How can a startup determine who its potential customers are?
  • Why do so many new businesses fail? What kind of mistakes do people make when starting a new business?
  • Should governments regulate low-cost companies more strictly? 🏛️
    regulation, to protect, consumers, involuntary labor, supply chain
  • What business ideas could you start with little or no capital?
  • Why are customers so tempted by cheap deals even if they don’t need the product? 🛍️.
    Model answer: I believe that customers are tempted because of impulsive behaviour and attractive pricing strategies.
  • Is it better for the economy to rely on large established businesses or to promote startups?
  • What are the most profitable businesses to start?
  • 💬 Quote: “Low prices always come at a hidden cost.” 💸
    👉 Do you agree or disagree? Why? 👉 Can you think of a real example?
  • Your company can reduce costs by cutting customer service. Do you do it? 📉📞.
    Model answer: On the one hand, it’s a clear trade-off, although it could have a negative impact on customer loyalty.
  • Is overconsumption driven by low-cost business models? 🛒 💡
    overconsumption, to influence, behaviour, micro-trend, waxing and waning