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MGMT 21503 Small Business Management
- Author
- Kayla Sapkota
- Publisher
- Arkansas State University- Beebe
- Source
- LibreTexts
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Business Administration
Contents· 138 sections
- 01: The Entrepreneurial Perspective
- 1.01: Prelude to the Entrepreneurial Perspective
- 1.02: Entrepreneurship Today
- 1.03: Entrepreneurial Vision and Goals
- 1.04: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- 1.05: Key Terms
- 1.06: Summary
- 1.07: Suggested Resources
- 02: The Entrepreneurial Journey and Pathways
- 2.01: Prelude to the Entrepreneurial Journey and Pathways
- 2.02: Overview of the Entrepreneurial Journey
- 2.03: The Process of Becoming an Entrepreneur
- 2.04: Entrepreneurial Pathways
- 2.05: Frameworks to Inform Your Entrepreneurial Path
- 2.06: Key Terms
- 2.07: Summary
- 2.08: Suggested Resources
- 03: The Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs
- 3.01: Prelude to the Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs
- 3.02: Ethical and Legal Issues in Entrepreneurship
- 3.03: Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship
- 3.04: Developing a Workplace Culture of Ethical Excellence and Accountability
- 3.05: Key Terms
- 3.06: Summary
- 3.07: Suggested Resources
- 04: Creativity Innovation and Invention
- 4.01: Prelude to Creativity Innovation and Invention
- 4.02: Tools for Creativity and Innovation
- 4.03: Creativity Innovation and Invention- How They Differ
- 4.04: Developing Ideas Innovations and Inventions
- 4.05: Key Terms
- 4.06: Summary
- 4.07: Suggested Resources
- 05: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunity
- 5.01: Prelude to Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunity
- 5.02: Entrepreneurial Opportunity
- 5.03: Researching Potential Business Opportunities
- 5.04: Competitive Analysis
- 5.05: Key Terms
- 5.06: Summary
- 5.07: Suggested Resources
- 06: Problem Solving and Need Recognition Techniques
- 6.01: Prelude to Problem Solving and Need Recognition Techniques
- 6.02: Problem Solving to Find Entrepreneurial Solutions
- 6.03: Creative Problem-Solving Process
- 6.04: Design Thinking
- 6.05: Lean Processes
- 6.06: Key Terms
- 6.07: Summary
- 6.08: Suggested Resources
- 07: Telling Your Entrepreneurial Story and Pitching the Idea
- 7.01: Prelude to Telling Your Entrepreneurial Story and Pitching the Idea
- 7.02: Clarifying Your Vision Mission and Goals
- 7.03: Sharing Your Entrepreneurial Story
- 7.04: Developing Pitches for Various Audiences and Goals
- 7.05: Protecting Your Idea and Polishing the Pitch through Feedback
- 7.06: Reality Check- Contests and Competitions
- 7.07: Key Terms
- 7.08: Summary
- 7.09: Suggested Resources
- 08: Launch for Growth to Success
- 8.01: Prelude to Launch for Growth to Success
- 8.02: Launching the Imperfect Business- Lean Startup
- 8.03: Why Early Failure Can Lead to Success Later
- 8.04: The Challenging Truth about Business Ownership
- 8.05: Managing Following and Adjusting the Initial Plan
- 8.06: Growth- Signs Pains and Cautions
- 8.07: Key Terms
- 8.08: Summary
- 8.09: Suggested Resources
- 09: Business Model and Plan
- 9.01: Prelude to Business Model and Plan
- 9.02: Avoiding the Field of Dreams Approach
- 9.03: Designing the Business Model
- 9.04: Conducting a Feasibility Analysis
- 9.05: The Business Plan
- 9.06: Key Terms
- 9.07: Summary
- 9.08: Suggested Resources
- 10: Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales
- 10.01: Prelude to Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales
- 10.02: Entrepreneurial Marketing and the Marketing Mix
- 10.03: Market Research Market Opportunity Recognition and Target Market
- 10.04: Marketing Techniques and Tools for Entrepreneurs
- 10.05: Entrepreneurial Branding
- 10.06: Marketing Strategy and the Marketing Plan
- 10.07: Sales and Customer Service
- 10.08: Key Terms
- 10.09: Summary
- 10.10: Suggested Resources
- 11: Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting
- 11.01: Prelude to Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting
- 11.02: Overview of Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting Strategies
- 11.03: Special Funding Strategies
- 11.04: Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs
- 11.05: Developing Startup Financial Statements and Projections
- 11.06: Key Terms
- 11.07: Summary
- 11.08: Suggested Resources
- 12: Building Networks and Foundations
- 12.01: Prelude to Building Networks and Foundations
- 12.02: Building and Connecting to Networks
- 12.03: Building the Entrepreneurial Dream Team
- 12.04: Designing a Startup Operational Plan
- 12.05: Key Terms
- 12.06: Summary
- 12.07: Suggested Resources
- 13: Business Structure Options- Legal Tax and Risk Issues
- 13.01: Prelude to Business Structure Options- Legal Tax and Rish Issues
- 13.02: Business Structures- Overview of Legal and Tax Considerations
- 13.03: Corporations
- 13.04: Partnerships and Joint Ventures
- 13.05: Limited Liability Companies
- 13.06: Sole Proprietorships
- 13.07: Additional Considerations- Capital Acquisition Business Domicile and Technology
- 13.08: Mitigating and Managing Risks
- 13.09: Key Terms
- 13.10: Summary
- 13.11: Suggested Resources
- 14: Fundamentals of Resource Planning
- 14.01: Prelude to Fundamentals of Resource Planning
- 14.02: Types of Resources
- 14.03: Using the PEST Framework to Assess Resource Needs
- 14.04: Managing Resources over the Venture Life Cycle
- 14.05: Key Terms
- 14.06: Summary
- 14.07: Suggested Resources
- 15: Next Steps
- 15.01: Prelude to Next Steps
- 15.02: Case Questions
- 15.03: Suggested Resources
- 15.04: Launching Your Venture
- 15.05: Making Difficult Business Decisions in Response to Challenges
- 15.06: Seeking Help or Support
- 15.07: Now What Serving as a Mentor Consultant or Champion
- 15.08: Reflections- Documenting the Journey
- 15.09: Key Terms
- 15.10: Discussion Questions