Questions from General Entrepreneurship


Q: What is the purpose of the investment bank in the initial public

What is the purpose of the investment bank in the initial public offering process?

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Q: In general, why are commercial banks reluctant to loan money to

In general, why are commercial banks reluctant to loan money to start-ups?

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Q: Briefly describe the SBA’s 7(A) Loan Guaranty Program.

Briefly describe the SBA’s 7(A) Loan Guaranty Program. Do most start-up firms qualify for an SBA guaranteed loan? Why or why not?

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Q: What is meant by the term burn rate? What are the

What is meant by the term burn rate? What are the consequences of experiencing a negative burn rate for a relatively long period of time?

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Q: What is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant?

What is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant? Why would a firm want to apply for such a grant if it qualifies for it?

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Q: What is bootstrapping? Provide several examples of how entrepreneurs bootstrap to

What is bootstrapping? Provide several examples of how entrepreneurs bootstrap to raise money or cut costs. In your judgment, how important is the art of bootstrapping for an entrepreneurial venture?...

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Q: What is a target market? Why is it important for a

What is a target market? Why is it important for a firm to choose its target market early in the process of launching its venture?

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Q: What key insights does the GEM study provide us about entrepreneurship?

What key insights does the GEM study provide us about entrepreneurship?

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Q: Justin Coban plans to write an e-mail message to his

Justin Coban plans to write an e-mail message to his dad asking for a loan. The purpose of the loan will be to start a company to sell an environmentally friendly line of cleaning supplies that are su...

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Q: What are the principal advantages and disadvantages of buying a franchise?

What are the principal advantages and disadvantages of buying a franchise?

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