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Venture capitalists provide funds for start-up businesses in exchange for part ownership in the new firm.

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One way to get into business is to buy an existing company. The value of the business used to determine a fair purchase price is based on


A) the prospects for business competition.
B) the current owner's retirement plan.
C) the amount of government contracts the company has.
D) the value of what the business owns, what it earns, and what makes it unique.

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Effective entrepreneurial teams combine


A) creativity with marketing and production experience.
B) venture financing, tax benefits, and production economies.
C) scientific abilities, capital investment, and marketing skills.
D) risk tolerance, debt financing, and international experience.

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In order to improve his chances of small business success, DeMarcus worked hard to prepare his business plan. Most often, a positive outcome of this exercise is


A) the plan will meet federal reporting requirements of the Internal Revenue Service.
B) the plan ensures financing will be available from the Small Business Administration.
C) the plan enables DeMarcus to think carefully about all aspects of his business idea.
D) the plan will protect DeMarcus from failure.

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Many more new entrepreneurs are turning to crowdfunding sites, like Kickstarter, to raise funds for their endeavors.

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With fewer employees and less revenue, small businesses have less need for detailed records than do larger business organizations.

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Ariel wants to start and run her own business. Although she acknowledges it would be helpful to earn a healthy profit, her main motivation is the exhilaration and challenge of starting and running a business. Ariel's attitude is different from most small business owners, who usually focus solely on the earnings potential of their ventures, as well as the opportunity to acquire power and prestige.

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You can negotiate a win-win situation by offering to manage an established small business. You win from the experience; the owner wins with free time.

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One way to control the legal costs associated with operating a small business is to purchase a prepaid legal plan.

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Entrepreneurs are well advised to avoid starting businesses in the same market in which they were previously employed.

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Hoping to qualify for a Small Business Administration microloan, Aliana's business plan clearly pinpoints her strategy to gainfully serve her target market. Unfortunately, her lack of business experience and limited collateral greatly reduce her chances of obtaining the microloan.

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Which of the following best describes the difference between an intrapreneur and an entrepreneur?


A) Intrapreneurs start nonprofit organizations while entrepreneurs start profit-seeking businesses.
B) Intraprenuers are practical while entrepreneurs are creative.
C) Intrapreneurs work within existing corporations while entrepreneurs assume the risks of starting their own business.
D) Intrapreneurs limit their efforts to financial investments, while entrepreneurs are involved in the management of all areas of a business.

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Which of the following best describes the outlook for small businesses in international markets?


A) The world is a larger, and potentially a more lucrative market than the U.S. domestic market.
B) The threat of terrorist activities prevents small businesses from competing internationally.
C) Most foreign buyers prefer to deal with large, well-known corporations rather than small businesses.
D) Higher business costs eliminate the profit opportunities in global markets.

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In order to better serve their customers, small business owners should avoid delegating authority to their employees.

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Management includes attention toward financing the business, hiring employees, marketing, and record keeping.

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Attracting qualified workers presents a problem for small businesses since they usually offer less money, fewer benefits, and less room for advancement than larger firms offer.

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Entrepreneurs are motivated by the desire to earn a profit.

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The Spotlight on Small Business box "Student Startups" features students who


A) directed inheritance money they received into profitable business ventures.
B) turned a passion into a business opportunity.
C) realized the American dream at a very young age, and now run multimillion-dollar companies.
D) convinced banks to fund their business ideas.

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Which of the following explains why individuals accept the risks of business ownership?


A) The potential for learning how to be self-disciplined
B) The sense of self-satisfaction and independence
C) The challenge of seeking power
D) The desire to work fewer hours

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If you go through the exercise of preparing a business plan, only to determine that you need twice the amount of money to start the business than you have, the SBA and other expert organizations encourage you to go ahead with your plans because if you understand the market, you can use the revenues you accrue to make up the shortfall.

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