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Website
Other

U.s. Small Business Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the homepage for the SBA, or Small Business Administration.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Corporation

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of a corporation, along with its ownership and control, formation, naming, tax status, and history are described.
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Article
Wolters Kluwer

Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships and Ll Cs Are Commonly Used Entities

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that looks at three types of business structures - sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability companies - and what the tax and non-tax implications are for each.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Building a Dream

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Nolo

Nolo: Sole Proprietorship Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple description and examples of a sole proprietorship.
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Handout
US Department of Justice

Us Department of Justice & Ftc: Horizontal Merger Guidelines [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the 2010 guidelines from the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission concerning horizontal mergers.
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Activity
Other

Idea House: Clinton Administration Challenges Vertical Mergers

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from 1999 defining "vertical merger" which explains the difference between Clinton's treatment of such mergers as compared to George H.S. Bush and Ronald Reagan in their administrations.