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How small businesses operateNeeds and wants

There are many reasons why an individual sets up in business. For a business to be successful that person will need appropriate skills and qualities along with suitable advice and finance.

Part of BusinessBusiness in action

Needs and wants

A caveman showing needs (clothes, food, shelter) and a modern man showing wants (technology, fashion)

A business aims to fulfil customers鈥 needs and wants.

Needs are required by individuals to survive such as:

  • water
  • shelter
  • food
  • clothing

Wants are items that an individual would like to have but do not require for survival such as:

  • phone
  • computer
  • television
  • car