FBLA Role Play · ENT
Entrepreneurship
Compete alone or with up to two teammates. 20 minutes to prep with two note cards, then 7 minutes to present. The judge plays the second party in the case and can step in with questions at any point. Your camera records the presentation so you can watch it back and score yourself on the 2026-27 national role play rating sheet.
20 minPrepRead the case and plan on two note cards
7 minPresentCase hidden. Camera and mic are recording
DuringJudge steps inThree things the judge may say or ask as you present
AfterReviewWatch yourself, mark moments, score the rating sheet
or pick a scenario
What the judges look for: Entrepreneurship knowledge areas
Show four or more of these areas in your answer to reach the top level on the rating sheet.
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship — Describe the nature of entrepreneurship; Explain the role requirements of entrepreneurs and owners; Describe the use of business ethics in entrepreneurship; and more
- Discovery Strategies — Explain the need for entrepreneurial discovery; Discuss entrepreneurial discovery processes; Assess global trends and opportunities for business ventures; and more
- Business Venture Concepts — Describe entrepreneurial planning considerations; Explain tools used by entrepreneurs for venture planning; Assess start-up requirements; and more
- Business Venture Resources — Describe processes used to acquire adequate financial resources for venture creation/start-up; Select sources to finance venture creation/start-up; Explain factors to consider in determining a venture's human-resources needs; and more
- New Business Venture Activities — Use external resources to supplement entrepreneur's expertise; Explain the complexity of business operations; Evaluate risk-taking opportunities; and more
- Business Law and Regulations — Explain the nature of tax regulations on business; Develop strategies for legal/government compliance; Describe legal issues affecting businesses