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Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
Small Business Management
1. Foundations of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
2. Business Idea Development and Feasibility Analysis
3. Business Plan Development
4. Legal Structure and Business Registration
5. Financing the Small Business
6. Marketing and Customer Acquisition
7. Operations Management
8. Financial Management and Control
9. Human Resource Management
10. Leadership and Growth Management
11. Risk Management and Business Continuity
12. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
13. Exit Strategies and Succession Planning
Legal Structure and Business Registration
Choosing a Form of Business Ownership
Sole Proprietorship
Features and Benefits
Legal and Tax Implications
General Partnership
Partnership Agreements
Liability Considerations
Limited Partnership
Structure and Benefits
Limited Partner Protections
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Formation Process
Operating Agreements
Tax Elections
Corporation
S-Corporation
Eligibility Requirements
Tax Benefits
C-Corporation
Structure and Governance
Double Taxation
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Business Name Registration
Name Availability Search
Trademark Considerations
Federal Licenses and Permits
State Licenses and Permits
Local Licenses and Permits
Industry-Specific Licenses
Zoning Laws and Compliance
Zoning Classifications
Home-Based Business Regulations
Tax Identification Numbers
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
State Tax Registration
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5. Financing the Small Business