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Class Store
First graders explore economics by participating in a group activity. In this commerce lesson, 1st graders conduct a role-playing activity in which they utilize goods and services to re-enact a general store's daily business. Students...
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More Moms, Fewer Pops
Students explore the concept of women entrepreneurs. In this women entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about women opening their own businesses. Students discuss factors influencing women to become entrepreneurs. Students...
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The Artist as Entrepreneur: Is this a Hobby or a Business?
Students discover the IRS codes and criteria for establishing their art activity as a business rather than a hobby. They develop ways to demonstrate that their art activity is actually a business venture as classified by the IRS.
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Canadian Bankers Association: Getting Started in Small Business
This resource discusses the possible sources of financing when starting a small business, debt financing (borrowing money) and equity financing (investing money).
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U.s. Small Business Administration
This site is the homepage for the SBA, or Small Business Administration.
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Businessfinance.com: Business Development
This is an excellent resource to consult for help in starting or growing a small business. A listing of counselors by state is provided.
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Usa: Small Business and the Corporation: Chapter 4
Chapter 4 provides an overview of economic factors and illustrates the differences between small business and the corporation and the role they each play in the American economy.
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Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is a "diversified financial services company that provides a broad range of banking, asset banking, wealth management, and corporate and investment banking products and services." Includes information on the company and its...
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Help for Growing and Starting Your Small Business
"From 200+ ways to be your own boss and how to calculate your start-up costs to sample business plans and more all from Business Know-How."
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Building a Dream
This site talks about a young man who has started his own business and tells the story of how he started the company "2nd Gear Bicycles." Gives young entrepreneurs a great way to learn about starting your own business.
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service: Sole Proprietorships
A definition of a sole proprietorship, along with links to the relevant forms that must be filed with the IRS.
USA Today
Usa Today: Money
USA Today's Money section covers the very latest in domestic and world economic news. Coverage also includes in-depth articles and editorials.
US Senate
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is working on exciting new projects for young companies. Check out the "Breaking News" link to find out up to date information.
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Small Business Administration: Starting a Business
Find out if you have what it takes to be a small business owner. Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses through these topics.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: What Is an Entrepreneur?
Introduces students to the motivations and decision making of entrepreneurs and discusses their economic impact.
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Chron: Small Business: Examples of Social Responsibility Strategies
Online article discussing strategies to achieve social responsibility and how they can be used to drive a successful business. Strategies include voluntary hazard elimination, community development, philanthropy, creating shared value,...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Outlook on Money: Growing a Business
Meet a vegetable farmer from Hooksett, NH, who shares his experiences as a small business owner. Gives tips and advice for starting a business and for how to take advantage of helpful resources to pursue entrepreneurial dreams. Includes...