November 25, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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What are various sources of equity investment? Public Stock: Sale of stock to raise funds to grow and expand. Usually sold on the NASDAQ. Private Equity: Venture Capital: Capital provided to small businesses and start ups to help with their growth. Leveraged Buyout: Acquiring a company by borrowing moneys in forms such as loans. Growth Capital: The […] Continue reading
November 22, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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What sources of funding are available to entrepreneurs at the early stage of the Company? Family/Friends Small business grants Loans Lines of credit. Angel investors Venture capital Form a partnership Commit to a major customer What are “virtual” companies? What tools help them function? Why are they of interest to an entrepreneur? A […] Continue reading
November 15, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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1) WHAT FINANCIAL MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO MEASURE COMPANY PERFORMANCE? Financial measurements: – Measuring sales volume: to show if the company is making more or less sales than previously. – Measuring profit: to see that actual amount that was made after cost are taken into consideration. – Measuring cash flow: Depending on how much […] Continue reading
November 4, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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Name 3 factors that impact how a new technological innovation fits existing market conditions. Early users’ experience is rewarding and immediate This is the point where the early users get that satisfaction that they were the first to try something once it is out. There are many people like this, They want to try it […] Continue reading
October 14, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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In the United States there are over 123 Fraternities and Sororities in the us which total approximately 9 million active people (current students, not alumni.) A struggle that many face are planning two huge events, their banquets and semi-formals. These are most likely out at a fancy venue where these members are able to mingle […] Continue reading
October 7, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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1What are the factors of deciding what form of ownership is best suited for a potential business? According to our text there is no way of deciding what the is best form of ownership for a business. You can prepare to do so by asking yourself the the following questions: How big can the business […] Continue reading
September 30, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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I believe that a business plan should be built on 6 element. These 6 elements are company culture, structure, strategy, skills, systems and finally a budget. It starts off with the company culture. This is what the company believes in and the values it is based on. It helps to make decisions on what is […] Continue reading
September 16, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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1.A business model is the framework of a business. It is the way a business is built and how the creators or innovators feel like it will add value to the lives of people that will use it. The main purpose of a business model is to be able to capture the idea of […] Continue reading
September 9, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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QUESTION 1: WHY IS INNOVATION IMPORTANT, AND HOW IS IT CHANGING? Innovation is important because the worlds and the needs of the consumers are constantly changing. If we were to just create solutions to problems without constantly trying to find better ways to get to the end result we would still have horse drawn carriages […] Continue reading
September 2, 2015
by Ria Zouroudis
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Entrepreneurship by definition is “process of starting a business, typically a startup company offering an innovative product, process or service.” Owning a small business involves this process, but just because owning a small business is the same as entrepreneurship doesn’t mean the entrepreneurship is the same as owning a small business. I say this […] Continue reading