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Dollars and Sense
Fourth graders read "Starting a Business" and answer the question: "How could you design an ad to let the community know about the business described in the story?" Then, they illustrate a written ad that could be posted in the...
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Pricing Your Craft Worksheet
This cross-curricular activity could be used to teach economics, business, practical math, and more. Learners pretend they are craftspeople and choose a craft to market. Using a graphic organizer and provided models, class members...
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Preparing a Business Plan to "Be Your Own Boss"
Do your scholars strive to work for themselves some day? Help young entrepreneurs create a business plan for an original idea and present it to a "board of directors." They complete online research (some links provided) and put together...
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Entrepreneur Business Project
Ninth graders set up their own personal businesses. In this business lesson, 9th graders select business projects, set goals for their businesses, write business plans, and follow up on the plans after they carry them out.
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Making Money
Students form a company to see it they can create a product that can sell and make a profit for the company. Working in small groups, they create a business plan and gather the resources to make their product. Students market and sell...
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Business Lessons from the Basket Weaver
Students explore the basket weaving business and entrepreneurship in action. They discuss the basket weaving business and identify business concepts that apply to the creation and sell of baskets. Students identify factors that regulate...
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Arts Mart
Students identify the goals of an art museum as conservation, recreation, research, and education. They explain the businesses engage in activities that help achieve their goals and they describe a business plan. Pupils work in museum...
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A Pottery Business In Asia
Students read and discuss some material about Neerja International, a successful business in India, then construct a role play about how the business began. Students role play as people trying to start up their own business and learn...
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Entrepreneurs
Students explore becoming entrepreneurs. For this career exploration lesson, students work in small groups to begin a new business that they will "build" from scratch as they learn what it takes to create a successful business by using...
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The Artist As Entrepreneur: Getting Down To Business - Next Steps
Students create a business plan that could be developed for their current body of art work. They carefully analyze how their art work could be expanded and identify the types of training they need to expand their work into marketable areas.
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Inc.com: Executive Summary as a Guiding Light
An excellent source on writing the executive summary of a business plan; including, what it should accomplish and its attributes. This was written in October 2000 by David E. Gumpert.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Entrepreneur in You
This website is a valuable resource in finding out more about being an entrepreneur. It contains a comprehensive lesson plan detailing what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
Palo Alto Software
Bplans.com: The Complete Guide to Business Planning
This interactive site allows you to find a business similar to yours. View its plan, and download and edit it to fit your business.
Other
White Paper: Developing a Strategic Plan
Offers information about strategic planning and an online worksheet to develop a final, printed plan.
Other
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.
Other
Business Town: Sample Marketing Plan for Small Businesses
A great sample of a marketing plan. Includes a video and an accompanying article. This is Part 1 of a 9-part series. [1:22]
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: What if You Need Help?
This article raises basic questions about whether you should hire professional help with your business plan.
Biz Move
Bizmove.com: Business Customer Relationship Management
Comprehensive overview from bizmove.com focuses on understanding who your customer is, motivation behind purchase, when purchase takes place, and understanding that what they "buy" is not necessarily what they want. Good presentation....
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owner's Toolkit: Balance Sheet Template
This resource provides a brief description of what a balance sheet is and how to prepare one. A template for a sole proprietorship balance sheet is included to use for your own preparation.
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owner's Toolkit: Income Statement (Profit and Loss) Worksheet
This resource contains a brief description of what an income statement is and how it can benefit your business. Download an income statement template to use for your own business.
Other
Inc.: Pointers on Putting Together Your Business Plan
Prepration is needed before a business plan is written. This article, written in April 2000, will give tips on what to keep in mind when writing a plan.