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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Henry R. Kravis

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Henry R. Kravis, a highly successful investment banker and a philanthropist. Kravis has been instrumental in negotiating massive corporate acquisitions with the biggest companies in America. Includes a profile, videos, and...
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Other

Business Town: Managing a Small Business: Quick Ways to Boost Profits!

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides comprehensive information on how to boost your profits and keep them high, by utilizing effective management techniques. Includes video 3 min. 45 sec.
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Other

Business Town: 9 Hot Tips for Fast Growth Businesses

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives the reader a sense of how to handle fast growth in a company. Some areas that are covered include hiring, stagnant managers, the impact of new people, money, profits, profit margins, taxes, and facilities. Includes video, 3 min. 9...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: A Moo Ving Experience

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students gain an understanding about non-profit organizations and the role they play in our economy. Students then learn about a relatively new type of fundraising effort, known as CowParade, for non- profit organizations that has been...
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Wolters Kluwer

Business Owner's Toolkit: How Much Should You Pay Yourself?

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives criteria for determining how much compensation you should give yourself so that your business can be successful.
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Activity
Wolters Kluwer

Doing a Financial and Legal Assessment of Your New Business Idea

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the money needed to start a new business is almost always one of the most difficult hurdles new owners face. This site tells how to find the money you need even when you think it's not possible.