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Wolters Kluwer

Business Owner's Toolkit: The Difference Between Cash Flow and Profit

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains the difference between cash flow and profit and how to use accrual accounting to manage finances for a business.
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Nolo

Nolo: Sole Proprietorship Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple description and examples of a sole proprietorship.
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Other

Mc Donald's: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
McDonald's provides a page dedicated to explaining its involvement in Mexico's emerging economy. It includes numerous photos of Mexican tourist sites and McDonald's restaurants.
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Free Management Library

Management Assistance Program: Guide to Ethics Management

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has an extensive discussion on business ethics. The article discusses two broad areas of business ethics, management discipline, and 10 myths about business ethics.
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US Senate

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is working on exciting new projects for young companies. Check out the "Breaking News" link to find out up to date information.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Old Business, New Business

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson students are introduced to several businesses from the past. They see that, while the names for these businesses are different, many of the elements of that job are seen in occupations today. The web site, "Business Cards"...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: The Franchise Option

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore an alternative to starting a business from scratch- investing in a franchise. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a franchise and whether this form of business is an option that would fit their personality and...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Do I Look Like I'm Made of Money?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
One of the most common replies given by parents when their children ask for money is "Do I look like I'm made of Money?" This lesson is designed to educate students about the need for money as a generally accepted medium of exchange. The...
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Wolters Kluwer

Petty Cash Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
This page describes the reasons for setting up a petty cash fund and methods for keeping records and replenishing it. A journal entry is shown as an example.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Ten Mile Day [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Using the book, Ten Mile Day, by Mary Ann Fraser, this lesson helps children understand division of labor, competition, and incentives in the workplace.
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Other

Dcfb Graphics: Trifold Brochure Writing Tips

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A site that aims to give businesses solid guidelines on how to write effective trifold brochures. Good also for students looking into creating a unique brochure.
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Curated OER

Biz Ed: Milton Friedman

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BizEd is an introduction to the economic theories of Milton Friedman. It includes formulas, links to related topics, and links to other Friedman works and biographical information.
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Other

Monster.com: The Right Way to Resign

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides users with helpful tips on how to properly resign for a position.
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Other

Monster: Negotiation Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides helpful tips on how to improve negotiation tactics in the business world.
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Other

University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
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Other

International Business Cultures: Individualism vs. Collectivism

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines individualism, collectivism, and discusses cultures in each.
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Wolters Kluwer

Business Owner's Toolkit: Should You Buy a Small Business Franchise?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great article covering all aspects to investigate before buying a franchise. It includes a link to download a checklist of basic terms that might be in a franchise agreement.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Parallel Structure in Professional Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good reference to consider when writing professionally (as in business/technical writing). Includes brief structural examples.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: How Sweet It Can Be!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students research the three basic types of business organization: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of each, they function as consultants offering advice on...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Jokes, Quotations, and Cartoons in Economics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will apply their knowledge of economics to the analysis and interpretation of jokes, quotations, and cartoons in economics. Students will watch a Paul Solman video of an interview of Yoram Bauman, the Stand up Economist....
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Collapse of Corporate Giants: The New Dr. Evils?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson was inspired by an article in "Fortune" magazine, "Why Companies Fail," May 27, 2002. Its focus is on the relationship of business ethics to business bankruptcy or near failure. Students participate in a simulation by...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Accountant

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about a career in accounting. This website includes information on the education an accountant needs as well as a very brief description of what accountants do.
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PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan (Affluenza): Be an Adbuster

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Through an integrated approach from PBS, learners examine the messages conveyed in print advertisements. Using parody, students are asked to alter the message of an ad to present a different or opposite point of view. Lesson may be more...
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Other

Pcai: Expert Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of links to related web sites, expert system vendors, and book and article references.