Topics › Part 2 & 3 › Describe a person you know who has a successful business

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 · Current season: 6.25-7.13 Predicted · Updated 2026-07-03

Part 2 Cue Card

Describe a person you know who has a successful business

You should say:

  • Who this person is
  • How you got to know him/her
  • Why and how he/she started the business
  • What business he/she does
  • And explain why you think the business is successful

You will have one to two minutes to talk about this topic.

Part 3 Discussion Questions

  • Why do some people start their own business?
  • Should governments provide financial support to start-ups?
  • Do most people prefer shopping at big stores or small stores?
  • What makes a business successful?
  • What makes a business fail?
  • Is it easy to set up a new business in your country?