POB Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

The process of starting , organizing, managing, and assuming the responsibility for a business is called capitalism.

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Everyone who owns a business is an entrepreneur.

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In the United States, nearly as many small businesses close as begin each year.

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U.S. businesses with just a single owner and no staff account for over $600 billion in annual sales

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All entrepreneurship opportunities emerge from inventions and innovations.

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It is easier for a small business to meet the precise needs of customers than a large business.

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Many small businesses fail simply because they are not located in the right spot.

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The most important step in starting a business is preparation.

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Once a business plan is written, it should never be revised and should never be updated.

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The most popular use of business plans is to persuade lenders and investors to finance the venture.

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