Discussions -Small Business

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Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Discussions

1. Describe the opportunities and the challenges franchisors face when entering emerging markets such as the countries of the MENA region. (200-300 word)

2. What are some of the major challenges of valuing a business? For example, how would one accurately be able to project earning potential? (200-300 word)

3. What are some potential “cost” of not understanding the needs, wants and preferences of the target market? (200-300 word)

4. Why do you think that the venture capital funding most commonly occurs at the expansion state? (200-300 word)

Notes:  

1. Support your response with at least 2 academic sources outside the required materials for the course for each questions using a proper referencing style (APA).

1. Using references from SDL will be highly valued.