Handout
Other

Canadian Bankers Association: Getting Started in Small Business

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses the possible sources of financing when starting a small business, debt financing (borrowing money) and equity financing (investing money).
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Getting Financing for Your Business

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the financial stage your business is at since a start-up business will require different financing needs than an aging business. Many helpful links to different types of financing are provided.
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Biz Filings: Debt Financing for Small Businesses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the meaning of debt financing. Helpful links on bank selection, types of loans, costs of loans, and criteria banks look for are given.
Handout
Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law Library: Small Business and the Sec

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers information pertaining to small businesses and the SEC. Learn about various topics including how to make a small business go public.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Entrepreneurship: Creating a New Business

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students will explore the steps involved in starting a new business. This will include preparing a ten-page Business Plan, building a model of the business, and presenting the business idea in a role-play situation where...
Activity
Wolters Kluwer

Doing a Financial and Legal Assessment of Your New Business Idea

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the money needed to start a new business is almost always one of the most difficult hurdles new owners face. This site tells how to find the money you need even when you think it's not possible.
Handout
Biz Move

Biz Move: Borrowing for Your Business

For Students 9th - 10th
The basic fundamentals of borrowing money are discussed. Topics such as credit worthiness, types of loans, collateral, etc. are included.
Article
Other

Sba: Guide to Exporting

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore international business exporting! The SBA has created an online guide to assist you in becoming an international exporting success.
Website
Other

The Wall Street Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wall Street Journal is an internationally recognized daily business newspaper published in New York City. Content includes headline news about investments, marketing, management, and finance for business professionals. Unfortunately...