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Assignment:
1) 70% of all businesses in the United States are considered small businesses, yet why is it so difficult for most small business owners to raise the capital needed to start, operate, or expand their ventures? Due to the Coronavirus, many small businesses will close permanently. What can they do to survive?
2) What guidelines should an entrepreneur follow if they want to sell their business? Explain.
3) Define customer relationship management (CMR) and explain its importance to a small business. Justify your answer.
4) What factors should a manager consider when evaluating a region in which to locate a business? Explain.
5) Discuss the pros and cons of providing credit to customers. If you decide to provide credit, what policies should you establish and enforce?
6) What are some ways that you could use primary and secondary research to better understand the various segments of your market and to develop promotional materials? Explain.
7) What advantages does going global offer a small business owner? Also, describe the barriers businesses face when trying to conduct business internationally.
8) What is leadership? What is the difference between leadership and management?
9) Whether you hire a part-time or full-time employee, in what ways can you ensure that each employee knows and values your company's mission?
10) Why is developing a financial plan so important to an entrepreneur about to launch a business? Explain.