Business Owner's Toolkit: Debt Financing for Small Businesses

Tells how easy it is to start a sole proprietorship.

How do local businesses support their state or regional economy? The New York Times has prepared another great instructional activity for your class. They begin by listing products grown or manufactured in their state or region then...

This site explains how to become tax-exempt if you are a nonprofit.

What is the difference between a regular corporation and an S corporation? This site answers that question and also lists the advantages and disadvantages of S corporations.

This article gives details on deducting organization expenditures if you decide to do business as a corporation

Do your scholars strive to work for themselves some day? Help young entrepreneurs  create a business plan for an original idea and present it to a "board of directors." They complete online research (some links provided) and put...

Gives criteria for determining how much compensation you should give yourself so that your business can be successful.

Students play a micro-finance game. in this global economy lesson, students play a game that assists them in concepts of micro-finance. Students will also watch a business development video and explore additional resources.

This site is the homepage for the SBA, or Small Business Administration.

Create a business and assess the costs of acquiring a business licenses and advertising. The class determines the name, location, business product to be sold and the best method to sell that product. A great way to understand the US...