What is entrepreneurship?

• The process of investing in stocks

• The process of starting and operating a business

• The process of writing a book

• The process of working for a corporation

Why is having a business plan important for a new business?

• To outline objectives and goals

• To decrease profit margin

• To increase start-up costs

• To avoid market research

What are three examples of start-up costs for a small retail business?

• Taxes, legal considerations, target market

• SWOT analysis, marketing strategies, revenue

• Rent, utilities, inventory

• Employee salaries, market research, insurance

What is the profit margin if a business has $50,000 in revenue and $35,000 in costs?

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

What is the difference between a sole proprietorship and an LLC?

• Sole proprietorship has multiple owners, LLC has a single owner

• Sole proprietorship has limited liability, LLC has unlimited liability

• Sole proprietorship is not a legal business structure, LLC is a legal business structure

• Sole proprietorship has one person responsible, LLC combines aspects of partnership and corporation

What is the purpose of an operating agreement in an LLC?

• To determine start-up costs

• To conduct market research

• To outline terms and conditions of a business agreement

• To calculate revenue

Why is obtaining a Tax Identification Number important for a business?

• To increase profit margin

• To avoid legal considerations

• To comply with tax laws

• To conduct a SWOT analysis

What are three legal considerations a business owner should be aware of?

• Taxes, permits, contracts

• Profit margin, start-up costs, marketing strategies

• SWOT analysis, operating agreement, insurance

• Market research, target market, revenue

What is a target market and provide an example?

• A specific group of products, example: electronics

• A specific group of investors, example: stockbrokers

• A specific group of customers, example: teenagers

• A specific group of employees, example: teachers