Discussions

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Discussion 1

"Equity and Debt Financing" Please respond to the following:

· Using the Internet or Strayer databases, examine two (2) sources of outside equity capital available to entrepreneurs. Next, describe the source(s) you would use if you were creating a new company. Explain your rationale.

· Using the Internet or Strayer databases, analyze two (2) sources of debt financing. Next, discuss which non-bank source you would use if you were creating a new company. Explain your rationale.

Lastly, respond to at least one (1) post of your peers.

Discussion 2

"Location and Quality Control" Please respond to the following:

· Identify three (3) factors you would recommend be used to select a location for a business in order to provide it with a competitive advantage. Next, select a location, and state the reasons that support your site selection. (If you envision this business being online only, then identify a temporary, pop-up site that will help this business enter a new market.)

· You want to adopt a program to improve quality and efficiency within a company. Analyze four (4) quality control tools (Lean Principles, 5S Principles, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management). Next, discuss which tool you would select to implement into a business. Justify your response.

Lastly, respond to at least one (1) post of your peers.

Discussion 3

Inventory and Staffing" Please respond to the following:

· Discuss three (3) inventory factors that you believe could present problems for a business. Next, create a strategy that would help mitigate these challenges.

· Outline a strategic plan for hiring and retaining competent, motivated employees within a business.

Lastly, respond to at least one (1) post of your peers.