BUS 26: Small Business Management

by Noureddine Lalami

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Application of management principles to the selection, establishment, and operation of a small business. Emphasis on the problems encountered by a small business and possible solutions.

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Chabot College
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Business
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  1. Front Matter
  2. Licensing
  3. TitlePage
  4. InfoPage
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Licensing
  7. 1: Entrepreneurship Risks and Rewards
  8. Chapter 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  9. 1.1: The Entrepreneurial Perspective
  10. 1.1.1: Prelude to the Entrepreneurial Perspective
  11. 1.1.2: Entrepreneurship Today
  12. 1.1.3: Entrepreneurial Vision and Goals
  13. 1.1.4: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
  14. 1.1.5: Key Terms
  15. 1.1.6: Summary
  16. 1.1.7: Review Questions
  17. 1.1.8: Discussion Questions
  18. 1.1.9: Case Questions
  19. 1.1.10: Suggested Resources
  20. 1.2: Entrepeneurship - Starting and Managing Your Own Business
  21. 1.2.1: Introduction
  22. 1.2.2: Entrepreneurship Today
  23. 1.2.3: Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
  24. 1.2.4: Small Business - Driving America's Growth
  25. 1.2.5: Ready, Set, Start Your Own Business
  26. 1.2.6: Managing a Small Business
  27. 1.2.7: Small Business, Large Impact
  28. 1.2.8: The Small Business Administration
  29. 1.2.9: Trends in Entrepreneurship and Small-Business Ownership
  30. Chapter 2: Ethics and Social Responsibility
  31. 2.1: The Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs
  32. 2.1.1: Prelude to the Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs
  33. 2.1.2: Ethical and Legal Issues in Entrepreneurship
  34. 2.1.3: Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship
  35. 2.1.4: Developing a Workplace Culture of Ethical Excellence and Accountability
  36. 2.1.5: Key Terms
  37. 2.1.6: Summary
  38. 2.1.7: Review Questions
  39. 2.1.8: Discussion Questions
  40. 2.1.9: Case Questions
  41. 2.1.10: Suggested Resources
  42. 2.2: Ethics
  43. 2.3: Making Ethical Decisions and Managing a Socially Responsible Business
  44. 2.3.1: Introduction
  45. 2.3.2: Understanding Business Ethics
  46. 2.3.3: How Organizations Influence Ethical Conduct
  47. 2.3.4: Managing a Socially Responsible Business
  48. 2.3.5: Responsibilities to Stakeholders
  49. 2.3.6: Trends in Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
  50. 2: Options for Business Ownership
  51. Chapter 3: Starting a Small Business, Franchising and Buyouts
  52. 3.1: The Entrepreneurial Journey and Pathways
  53. 3.1.1: Introduction
  54. 3.1.2: Overview of the Enterpreneurial Journey
  55. 3.1.3: The Process of Becoming an Enterpreneur
  56. 3.1.4: Enterpreneurial Pathways
  57. 3.1.5: Frameworks to Inform Your Enterpreneurial Path
  58. 3.1.6: Key Terms
  59. 3.1.7: Summary
  60. 3.1.8: Review Questions
  61. 3.1.9: Case Questions
  62. 3.1.10: Suggested Resources
  63. 3.2: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunity
  64. 3.2.1: Introduction
  65. 3.2.2: Entrepreneurial Opportunity
  66. 3.2.3: Researching Potential Business Opportunities
  67. 3.2.4: Competitive Analysis
  68. 3.2.5: Key Terms
  69. 3.2.6: Summary
  70. 3.2.7: Review Questions
  71. 3.2.8: Discussion Quetions
  72. 3.2.9: Case Questions
  73. 3.2.10: Suggested Resources
  74. 3.3: Ready, Set, Start Your Own Business
  75. 3.4: Franchising - A Popular Trend
  76. Chapter 4: Family Business
  77. 4.1: Introduction
  78. 4.2: Family Business - An Overview
  79. 4.3: Family Business Issues
  80. 4.4: Conflict
  81. 4.5: The Three Threads
  82. 3: The Business Plan - Marketing, Organization, Location, Finances
  83. Chapter 5: The Business Plan
  84. 5.1: Business Model and Plan
  85. 5.1.1: Prelude to Business Model and Plan
  86. 5.1.2: Avoiding the "Field of Dreams" Approach
  87. 5.1.3: Designing the Business Model
  88. 5.1.4: Conducting a Feasibility Analysis
  89. 5.1.5: The Business Plan
  90. 5.1.6: Key Terms
  91. 5.1.7: Summary
  92. 5.1.8: Review Quetions
  93. 5.1.9: Discussion Questions
  94. 5.1.10: Case Questions
  95. 5.1.11: Suggested Resources
  96. 5.2: The Business Plan
  97. 5.2.1: The Business Plan
  98. 5.2.2: Developing Your Strategy
  99. 5.2.3: The Necessity for a Business Plan
  100. 5.2.4: Building a Plan
  101. 5.2.5: The Three Threads
  102. 5.3: Developing a Business Plan
  103. 5.4: Essential Initial Research
  104. 5.5: Business Models
  105. 5.6: Initial Business Plan Draft
  106. Chapter 6: Marketing Plan
  107. 6.1: Marketing Basics
  108. 6.1.1: Chapter Introduction
  109. 6.1.2: What Marketing Is All About
  110. 6.1.3: The Customer
  111. 6.1.4: Marketing Research
  112. 6.1.5: The Three Threads
  113. 6.2: Marketing Strategy
  114. 6.2.1: Chapter Introduction
  115. 6.2.2: The Importance of a Marketing Strategy
  116. 6.2.3: The Marketing Strategy Process
  117. 6.2.4: Segmentation and the Target Market
  118. 6.2.5: Differentiation and Positioning
  119. 6.2.6: Marketing Strategy and Product
  120. 6.2.7: Marketing Strategy and Price
  121. 6.2.8: Marketing Strategy and Place
  122. 6.2.9: Marketing Strategy and Promotion
  123. 6.2.10: The Three Threads
  124. 6.3: The Marketing Plan
  125. 6.3.1: Chapter Introduction
  126. 6.3.2: The Need for a Marketing Plan
  127. 6.3.3: The Marketing Plan
  128. 6.3.4: The Three Threads
  129. Chapter 7: Organization Plan
  130. 7.1: Business Structure Options - Legal, Tax, and Risk Issues
  131. 7.1.1: Introduction
  132. 7.1.2: Business Structures - Overview of Legal and Tax Considerations
  133. 7.1.3: Corporations
  134. 7.1.4: Partnerships and Joint Ventures
  135. 7.1.5: Limited Liability Companies
  136. 7.1.6: Sole Proprietorships
  137. 7.1.7: Additional Considerations - Capital Acquisition, Business Domicile, and Technology
  138. 7.1.8: Mitigating and Managing Risks
  139. 7.1.9: Key Terms
  140. 7.1.10: Summary
  141. 7.1.11: Review Questions
  142. 7.1.12: Discussion Questions
  143. 7.1.13: Case Questions
  144. 7.1.14: Suggested Resources
  145. 7.2: Forms of Business Ownership
  146. 7.2.1: Introduction
  147. 7.2.2: Going It Alone - Sole Proprietorships
  148. 7.2.3: Partnerships - Sharing the Load
  149. 7.2.4: Corporations - Limiting Your Liability
  150. 7.2.5: Specialized Forms of Business Organization
  151. 7.2.6: Franchising - A Popular Trend
  152. 7.2.7: Mergers and Acquisitions
  153. 7.2.8: Trends in Business Ownership
  154. Chapter 8: Financial Statements and Plan
  155. 8.1: Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting
  156. 8.1.1: Introduction
  157. 8.1.2: Overview of Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting Strategies
  158. 8.1.3: Special Funding Strategies
  159. 8.1.4: Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs
  160. 8.1.5: Developing Startup Financial Statements and Projections
  161. 8.1.6: Key Terms
  162. 8.1.7: Summary
  163. 8.1.9: Discussion Questions
  164. 8.1.10: Case Questions
  165. 8.1.11: Suggested Resources
  166. 8.1.08: Review Questions
  167. 8.2: Accounting and Cash Flow
  168. 8.2.1: Chapter Introduction
  169. 8.2.2: Understanding the Need for Accounting Systems
  170. 8.2.3: Financial Accouting Statements
  171. 8.2.4: Financial Ratio Analysis
  172. 8.2.5: The Three Threads
  173. 8.3: Using Financial Information and Accounting
  174. 8.3.1: Introduction
  175. 8.3.2: Accounting - More than Numbers
  176. 8.3.3: The Accounting Profession
  177. 8.3.4: Basic Accounting Procedures
  178. 8.3.5: The Balance Sheet
  179. 8.3.6: The Income Statement
  180. 8.3.7: The Statement of Cash Flows
  181. 8.3.8: Analyzing Financial Statements
  182. 8.3.9: Trends in Accounting
  183. 4: Customer-Focused Marketing Strategies
  184. Chapter 9: Marketing to the Customer
  185. 9.1: Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales
  186. 9.1.1: Introduction
  187. 9.1.2: Entrepreneurial Marketing and the Marketing Mix
  188. 9.1.3: Market Research, Market Opportunity Recognition, and Target Market
  189. 9.1.4: Marketing Techniques and Tools for Entrepreneurs
  190. 9.1.5: Entrepreneurial Branding
  191. 9.1.6: Marketing Strategy and the Marketing Plan
  192. 9.1.7: Sales and Customer Service
  193. 9.1.8: Key Terms
  194. 9.1.9: Summary
  195. 9.1.10: Review Questions
  196. 9.1.11: Discussion Questions
  197. 9.1.12: Case Questions
  198. 9.1.13: Suggested Resources
  199. 9.2: Marketing Strategy
  200. 9.2.1: Chapter Introduction
  201. 9.2.2: The Importance of a Marketing Strategy
  202. 9.2.3: The Marketing Strategy Process
  203. 9.2.4: Segmentation and the Target Market
  204. 9.2.5: Differentiation and Positioning
  205. 9.2.6: Marketing Strategy and Product
  206. 9.2.7: Marketing Strategy and Price
  207. 9.2.8: Marketing Strategy and Place
  208. 9.2.9: Marketing Strategy and Promotion
  209. 9.2.10: The Three Threads
  210. Chapter 10: Products and Pricing
  211. 10.1: Introduction
  212. 10.2: The Marketing Concept
  213. 10.3: Creating a Marketing Strategy
  214. 10.4: Developing a Marketing Mix
  215. 10.5: Buyer Behavior
  216. 10.6: Market Segmentation
  217. 10.7: What is a Product?
  218. 10.8: Creating Products That Deliver Value
  219. 10.9: The Product Life Cycle
  220. 10.10: Pricing Strategies and Future Trends
  221. 10.11: Trends in Developing Products and Pricing
  222. Chapter 11: Distribution and Promotion
  223. 11.1: Introduction
  224. 11.2: The Nature and Functions of Distribution (Place)
  225. 11.3: Wholesaling
  226. 11.4: The Competitive World of Retailing
  227. 11.5: Using Supply Chain Management to Increase Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction
  228. 11.6: Promotion Strategy
  229. 11.7: The Huge Impact of Advertising
  230. 11.8: The Importance of Personal Selling
  231. 11.9: Sales Promotion
  232. 11.10: Public Relations Helps Build Goodwill
  233. 11.11: Trends in Social Media
  234. 11.12: Trends in E-Commerce
  235. Chapter 12: Going Global
  236. 12.1: Competing in the Global Marketplace
  237. 12.1.1: Introduction
  238. 12.1.2: Global Trade in the United States
  239. 12.1.3: Why Nations Trade
  240. 12.1.4: Barriers to Trade
  241. 12.1.5: Fostering Global Trade
  242. 12.1.6: International Economic Communities
  243. 12.1.7: Participating in the Global Marketplace
  244. 12.1.8: Threats and Opportunities in the Global Marketplace
  245. 12.1.9: The Impact of Multinational Corporations
  246. 12.1.10: Trends in Global Competition
  247. 12.2: Going Global - Yes or No?
  248. 12.2.1: Introduction
  249. 12.2.2: US Small Business in the Global Environment
  250. 12.2.3: What You Should Know Before Going Global
  251. 12.2.4: Key Management Decisions and Considerations
  252. 12.2.5: The Three Threads
  253. 12.3: Strategies for Expanding Globally
  254. 12.4: The Necessity of Global Markets
  255. 5: Managing Small Business Growth
  256. Chapter 13: Small Business Management
  257. 13.1: Launch for Growth to Success
  258. 13.1.1: Introduction
  259. 13.1.2: Launching the Imperfect Business - Lean Startup
  260. 13.1.3: Why Early Failure Can Lead to Success Later
  261. 13.1.4: The Challenging Truth about Business Ownership
  262. 13.1.5: Managing, Following, and Adjusting the Initial Plan
  263. 13.1.6: Growth - Signs, Pains, and Cautions
  264. 13.1.7: Key Terms
  265. 13.1.8: Summary
  266. 13.1.9: Review Questions
  267. 13.1.10: Discussion Questions
  268. 13.1.11: Case Questions
  269. 13.1.12: Suggested Resources
  270. 13.2: Management and Leadership in Today's Organizations
  271. 13.2.1: Introduction
  272. 13.2.2: The Role of Management
  273. 13.2.3: Planning
  274. 13.2.4: Organizing
  275. 13.2.5: Leading, Guiding, and Motivating Others
  276. 13.2.6: Controlling
  277. 13.2.7: Managerial Roles
  278. 13.2.8: Managerial Skills
  279. 13.2.9: Trends in Management and Leadership
  280. 13.3: Managing a Small Business
  281. Chapter 14: Human Resource and Operations Management
  282. 14.1: Building Networks and Foundations
  283. 14.1.1: Introduction
  284. 14.1.2: Building and Connecting to Networks
  285. 14.1.3: Building the Entrepreneurial Dream Team
  286. 14.1.4: Designing a Startup Operational Plan
  287. 14.1.5: Key Terms
  288. 14.1.6: Summary
  289. 14.1.7: Review Questions
  290. 14.1.8: Discussion Questions
  291. 14.1.9: Case Questions
  292. 14.1.10: Suggested Resources
  293. 14.2: Managing Human Resources and Labor Relations
  294. 14.2.1: Introduction
  295. 14.2.2: Achieving High Performance Through Human Resources Management
  296. 14.2.3: Employee Recruitment
  297. 14.2.4: Employee Selection
  298. 14.2.5: Employee Training and Development
  299. 14.2.6: Performance Planning and Evaluation
  300. 14.2.7: Employee Compensation and Benefits
  301. 14.2.8: The Labor Relations Process
  302. 14.2.9: Managing Grievances and Conflicts
  303. 14.2.10: Legal Environment of Human Resources and Labor Relations
  304. 14.2.11: Trends in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
  305. 14.3: Supply Chain Management - You Better Get It Right
  306. 14.3.1: Introduction
  307. 14.3.2: The Supply Chain and a Firm's Role in It
  308. 14.3.3: Firm's Role in the Supply Chain
  309. 14.3.4: The Benefits and the Risks of Participating in a Supply Chain
  310. 14.3.5: The Three Threads
  311. 14.4: People and Organization
  312. 14.4.1: Introduction
  313. 14.4.2: Principles of Management and Organization
  314. 14.4.3: Organizational Design
  315. 14.4.4: Legal Forms of Organization for the Small Business
  316. 14.4.5: People
  317. 14.4.6: The Three Threads
  318. Chapter 15: Financial and Risk Management
  319. 15.1: Financial Management
  320. 15.1.1: Introduction
  321. 15.1.2: The Importance of Financial Management in Small Business
  322. 15.1.3: Financial Control
  323. 15.1.4: Financial Decision Making
  324. 15.1.5: The Three Threads
  325. 15.2: Icebergs and Escapes
  326. 15.2.1: Introduction
  327. 15.2.2: Icebergs
  328. 15.2.3: Disaster Assistance
  329. 15.2.4: Getting Out of the Business
  330. 15.2.5: Exit Strategies
  331. 15.3: Understanding Financial Management and Securities Markets
  332. 15.3.1: Introduction
  333. 15.3.2: The Role of Finance and the Financial Manager
  334. 15.3.3: How Organizations Use Funds
  335. 15.3.4: Obtaining Short-Term Financing
  336. 15.3.5: Raising Long-Term Financing
  337. 15.3.6: Equity Financing
  338. 15.3.7: Securities Markets
  339. 15.3.8: Buying and Selling at Securities Exchanges
  340. 15.3.9: Trends in Financial Management and Securities Markets
  341. Back Matter
  342. Index
  343. Glossary
  344. Detailed Licensing