Questions from General Entrepreneurship


Q: Justin’s Nut Butter: Why do Large Companies Acquire Start-Ups

Justin’s Nut Butter: Why do Large Companies Acquire Start-Ups and Why do Start-Ups Agree to be Acquired? 1. Why do you think Hormel acquired Justin’s to add to the strength of its peanut and nut butte...

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Q: What are some examples of instances in which location is an important

What are some examples of instances in which location is an important part of a firm’s business model?

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Q: School of Rock: Filling a Gap in Music Education and Growing

School of Rock: Filling a Gap in Music Education and Growing via Franchising 1. What types of characteristics do you anticipate School of Rock looks for in franchisees? 2. Look at Table 15.2. Of the w...

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Q: PatientsLikeMe: Allowing People with Serious Diseases to Connect with One Another

PatientsLikeMe: Allowing People with Serious Diseases to Connect with One Another and Exchange Support and Advice 1. Of the reasons articulated in Chapter 1 that motivate people to start businesses, w...

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Q: Re-read the opening profile about IndieU. What are the

Re-read the opening profile about IndieU. What are the most significant threats to this firm’s currently successful business model? What actions should the firm take to successfully deal with the thre...

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Q: Linda Henricks is thinking about starting a firm in the home health

Linda Henricks is thinking about starting a firm in the home health care provider industry. When asked by a potential investor if she had studied the industry, Linda replied, “With the aging of the po...

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Q: Eric Andrews has been investigating the possibility of starting a service that

Eric Andrews has been investigating the possibility of starting a service that will partner with grocery stores to provide a delivery service for their customers. The idea is that after purchasing the...

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Q: What are the six major sources of barriers to entry that can

What are the six major sources of barriers to entry that can restrict a firm’s entry into a market?

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Q: Which focuses on Panera Bread. What are some of the entry

Which focuses on Panera Bread. What are some of the entry barriers a firm would have to deal with and try to overcome if it tried to compete against Panera Bread in the casual dining segment of the re...

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Q: As mentioned in this chapter, White Wave Inc. produces Silk

As mentioned in this chapter, White Wave Inc. produces Silk Soymilk, a product that has done surprisingly well in the mature milk industry. Based on the material we’ve covered so far, why do you think...

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