Chapter 6: Intro to Business – Flashcards

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A review of small business successes and failures indicates that the:
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businesses with potential of high profit levels tend to be difficult to start and hard to keep going.
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As a high net worth individual, Allison searches for growth firms in need of additional funding to achieve their goals. In return for this ____________, Allison expects to assume ownership in the business.
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venture capital
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Enterprise zones are:
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specific locations across the U.S. where entrepreneurs can set-up shop and receive tax breaks for operating in these areas
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Ben got a phone call from one of his regular customers asking if he had time to repair a couple of broken sprinkler heads on the customer's underground sprinkler system. Although it was already 6:00 p.m. and Ben had put in a full day of work, he turned his car around and headed for the customer's house. As a small business owner, Ben demonstrate
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His ability to easily adapt and respond to his customer's needs
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For prospective entrepreneurs, enrolling in an introduction to business or small business management course offered through their community college:
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can be helpful by offering them an opportunity to meet experienced small business owners.
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Jake wants to sell his workout DVDs in European, Asian, and Latin American countries. _______________ will help him reach vendors abroad, without the expense of traveling to meet them face-to-face.
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A web site and other technological advances
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The executive summary section of the business plan contains:
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information that will capture the attention of bankers and other investors who receive many business plans every day.
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Successful entrepreneurs are "self-nurturing." This means they:
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believe in themselves and their ideas.
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Ketan is an intrapreneur for a multinational electronics company. As an intrapreneur Ketan
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will use the firm's existing resources to develop new products.
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After several years of working as a regional manager for a nationally known nonprofit, Janelle landed a management position with an innovative small business. If she accepts the job offer, she is likely to find that
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the principles of management are much the same at large and small firms.
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When Krystal Ginger graduates from culinary school she dreams of opening her own Asian fusion restaurant. Her other passion is skiing in Colorado, where she schedules four or five trips each year. As her small business advisor, you believe it necessary to provide her with information that will help her make good business decisions. Which of the following would be helpful for Krystal to know?
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Restaurants are relatively easy businesses to start, but are labor intensive and also have the greatest failure rate.
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Erin developed a new type of exercise equipment she calls the Tush N' Tone. After unsuccessfully searching for potential investors, she arranged a personal loan and borrowed additional money from her parents. Her willingness to continue believing in her idea and remain enthusiastic shows that Erin is
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characteristically self-nurturing.
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After selling his software business for a sizeable profit, software engineer Gus Greene decided to try something different. He would become a general contractor on a large condo development in an upcoming area of Atlanta, Georgia. He invested several million and then borrowed another $30 million (or 75% of the project cost) from a lending institution. He based his borrowing risk on the assumption that the housing market would continue to appreciate for several years to come. As the housing market began a free-fall in early 2008 and continued into 2009, Gus saw his business crashing around him. Sales were very meager and the bank wanted its money back. Which of the following statements might best describe the reason Gus' business failed?
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Gus went into the business with very little knowledge about the industry or the market.
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When seeking financial backing from a venture capitalist, a small business owner should realize that the venture capitalist will:
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. expect an ownership stake in the company in exchange for financial backing.
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Small businesses often have advantages in international markets. One advantage is:
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individualized customer service as opposed to impersonal corporate bureaucracies.
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Which of the following suggestions would an experienced business owner offer to help someone who is thinking about starting a business venture?
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Gain experience by working for a successful businessperson.
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For the past twenty-five years, state and city governments have promoted facilities where new businesses can open-up shop and share common services such as secretarial, accounting, and legal services. Due to their remarkable success rate, _______________ continue to grow in popularity.
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incubators
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A good business plan will:
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describe all aspects of the business, including product, the target market, the nature of the competition, any financial resources, and the owner's qualifications.
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