What Does It Mean to Have a Business?


1️⃣ Warm-Up (Conversation Starter)

🌎 Introduction

Today, many people have a business.
A business can change the world.
It can create new products, new services, and new opportunities.

When a person creates a business, they create something new.
They can help people, solve problems, and bring innovation.
Businesses are everywhere: in food, health, construction, education, technology, and many other areas.

Now let’s talk about you.


💬 Questions

1. Do you have a business? What is your business?
I don’t have a business yet, but I would like to have one in the future. I would like to have a food business because people always need food.
OR
Yes, I have a small business. I sell handmade products online and I talk to clients every day.


2. Do you like being a business person? Why or why not?
I think I would like being a business person because I could make my own decisions and create new ideas.
OR
It can be difficult because you have many responsibilities, but it is also exciting and independent.


3. What can people sell in a business?
People can sell products like food, clothes, cars, or technology. They can also sell services like teaching, cleaning, construction, or health services. A business can sell almost anything that helps people.


4. Why are businesses important for society?
Businesses create jobs, bring innovation, and help solve problems. They help the economy grow and give people opportunities to work and improve their lives.


2️⃣ Vocabulary Preview (Simple & Visual)

📌 Business

Business
→ Product
→ Service
→ Client
→ Money
→ Marketing
→ Plan
→ Team
→ Organization


Business – an activity where people sell products or services
Product – something you make and sell
Service – something you do to help someone
Client – a person who buys from you
Marketing – how you show and promote your product
Plan – organization before you start
Team – people who work together
Profit – money you keep after expenses


3️⃣ Reading – What Is a Business?

A business is an activity where a person or a group of people sell products or services.

The purpose of a business is to offer value and receive money.
Value means something useful for people.

When someone creates a business, they usually start with an idea.
They see a problem.
Then they think about a solution.

For example:

  • People are hungry → Open a restaurant.
  • People need houses → Start a construction company.
  • People want to learn → Create a school.

A business needs organization.
It needs communication.
It needs planning.

Having a business means having responsibility.
You must manage time, money, clients, and sometimes a team.


4️⃣ Reading – What Does It Mean to Create a Business?

To create a business means:

  1. You have an idea.
  2. You make a plan.
  3. You create a product or service.
  4. You find clients.
  5. You sell your product.
  6. You improve your business.

In a business, you have to:

  • Create new things
  • Sell products or services
  • Use marketing
  • Talk to clients
  • Build relationships
  • Solve problems
  • Organize money
  • Make decisions
  • Improve your work

A business grows when you improve it every day.


👩‍💼 5️⃣ Five Business Stories


1️⃣ Laura – Restaurant Owner

Hello, my name is Laura. I am 38 years old.
I have a restaurant in my city.

In my business, I sell traditional food and drinks.
I have a small team. We cook, serve clients, and organize the kitchen.

The best part of my business is seeing happy clients.
The difficult part is managing costs and working long hours.

Having a business teaches me discipline and leadership.


2️⃣ Daniel – Construction Company

Hello, I’m Daniel. I am 45 years old.
I have a construction company.

My business builds houses and small buildings.
I work with engineers and workers.

The best part of my job is creating new spaces for families.
The hardest part is managing deadlines and materials.

A business in construction needs planning and responsibility.


3️⃣ Camila – Health Clinic

Hi, my name is Camila. I am 34 years old.
I have a small health clinic.

I offer basic health services.
I talk to patients and organize appointments.

The best part is helping people feel better.
The difficult part is organizing time and solving problems quickly.

My business helps the community.


4️⃣ Pedro – Online Technology Store

Hello, I’m Pedro. I am 29 years old.
I have an online technology store.

I sell phones, computers, and accessories.
I use social media for marketing.

The best part is innovation and new products.
The hardest part is competition.

A business needs marketing and strategy.


5️⃣ Mariana – Beauty Service

Hi, my name is Mariana. I am 31 years old.
I have a beauty service business.

I offer hair and makeup services.
I talk to clients and schedule appointments.

The best part is making people feel confident.
The difficult part is working on weekends.

Having a business requires energy and organization.


6️⃣ Comprehension & Discussion

  • What do all these businesses have in common?
  • What area is each business in?
  • What are the difficult parts of a business?
  • What skills are necessary to have a business?
  • Would you like to have one? Why?

✍️ 7️⃣ Writing Challenge – Create Your Own Business Story

Use this structure:

Hello, my name is ____________.
I am ______ years old.
I have a business in the __________ area.

In my business, I sell / offer ____________________.
I work with ____________________.

The best part of my business is ____________________.
The difficult part of the business is ____________________.
But the easy part is ____________________.

Having a business is ____________________ because ____________________.

(Write 8–12 sentences.)

Responses

  1. The entrepreneur is the person who has an ideia. The entrepreneur has the power to create opportunities and solutions for all the people. In fact the entrepreneur makes the world better, the entrepreneur facilitates things for people. Because of this, I really want to be an entrepreneur in the future. In the future I want to work in the area of oil and gas, I want to invest in solutions for this area and make the difference in the market. And of course, I want to help the people and make a contribution for the world.

  2. Hello my name is Amândio and I have a business in the construction area. In my business, I sell houses and I offer construction services. I work with engineers and workers. The best part of my business is to make dreams come true. I help people buy the first house and this is very important for me. The difficult part of my business is to find good workers. Having a business is good, but it is necessary to solve problems everyday.

  3. Hello, my name is Sonály and I have a business in the health area. In my business, I offer exams, consultations and treatments for my patients. I work with my husband and collaborators. The best part of my business is to help the people, to make people have a good life and solve problems . The difficult part of the business is when the patients don´t accept the treatment. Having a business requires energy and organization.