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Course Code: BUS4001-8
Course Start Date: 10/20/2014
Section: Small Business Proposal
Week: 8
Activity: Provide Advice to Potential Business Owners
Activity Due Date: 12/14/2014
Activity Description
Write a paper in which you address the following hypothetical business scenario:
Amanda and Phillip have recently married, both age 30. They live on a modest income and have $30,000 in a joint bank account. They recently purchased a condo together. Some day, they would like to have children. She works at a department store and attends Art college at night. He worked as a computer technician until he was laid off last week.
Amanda and Phillip would like to start their own small business and sell art supplies. However, they are unsure of what it takes to start a new business venture. They have come to you for advice.
Summarize and explain to Amanda and Phillip the various concepts and ideas discussed in this course. How would their given circumstances influence the advice you will give them?
Support your paper with a minimum of three (3) scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 6-8 pages not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.
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Learning Outcomes
5.0 Explore management techniques including total quality management. 6.0 Explain and apply financial planning theories and the management of working capital. 7.0 Weigh the value of risk management and continuity on business success.
Resources
Books Reference Instruction Longenecker, J. G., Petty, J. W., Palich, L. E., & Hoy, F. (2012) Small business management: Launching and growing entrepreneurial ventures.
Read Chapters 21 and 22, Read Appendix B