1. Entrepreneurship: Starting and Operating a Small Business
Variable costs
Determine the variable costs taken into account when starting up a small business. Why is it as important to have a good record-keeping system for a small business, as it is for a corporation?
2. Entrepreneurship: Starting and Operating a Small Business
ROI
What three things must be measured to obtain the ROI for a small business? Why do investors normally refer to ROI as wealth, versus actual cash?
3. Entrepreneurship: Starting and Operating a Small Business
Friends and family
One financing avenue for many small business owners is the possibility for equity from friends and family. There are many upsides, both for the potential investor and the owner, but there are some downsides as well (just as there are for any financing option). What are some of the potential issues in seeking investment capital from friends and family?