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Online sales in 2019 were over $365 billion.

True (A)

The IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990 was specifically designed to encourage entrepreneurship.

True (A)

ENTERPRISE ZONES are areas with high taxes and limited government support.

False (B)

The government can encourage entrepreneurship by offering investment tax breaks to businesses.

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State commerce departments only provide information and programs to large businesses.

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Incubators are centers that offer high-cost office space and limited business services.

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The SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (SEA) program allows entrepreneurs to collect unemployment while building their business.

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The principles of running a small business are fundamentally different from those of large companies.

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The easiest businesses to start are often those that have the greatest growth potential.

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Entrepreneurs should avoid seeking advice from individuals who have already successfully started their own businesses.

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The text suggests that aspiring entrepreneurs should not seek experience by working for established businesses before starting their own.

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One way to become a successful small-business manager is to find a successful small business and offer to serve an apprenticeship.

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One reason firms incorporate in Delaware is that the state taxes corporations more harshly than other enterprises.

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LLCs were first recognized by all 50 states in 1977.

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A disadvantage of incorporating is that it can be difficult to terminate a corporation.

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One of the benefits of taking over a successful business is that as a new manager, you can avoid any challenges the previous owner may have faced.

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The IRS allows an LLC to elect to be treated as a corporation.

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The text suggests that the primary factor in determining the value of a small business for purchase is the owner's personal reputation.

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One of the advantages of incorporating is that an entrepreneur could be forced out of the company they founded.

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LLC owners may sell their business interests without the approval of other members.

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Individuals, like doctors and lawyers, can avoid taxes entirely by incorporating.

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) identifies "poor management" as a significant contributor to small business failure.

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The text suggests that the most common cause of small-business failure is the lack of sufficient funding.

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The profits in an S corporation are taxed as the personal income of its shareholders.

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An LLC's profitability is typically distributed proportionally to each member's investment.

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An S corporation can have an unlimited number of shareholders.

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Corporate mergers have the potential to significantly increase competition in a market.

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A limited liability company (LLC) is similar to an S corporation, but it has no special eligibility requirements.

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A vertical merger involves companies in unrelated industries.

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A horizontal merger could take place between a soft drink company and a mineral water company.

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A corporation, which is a large business, has no advantages over sole proprietorships or partnerships.

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One disadvantage of an LLC is that it has fewer tax incentives than a corporation.

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A strong American dollar makes U.S.-produced goods more expensive to foreign buyers.

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1978 allows U.S. companies to make payments to foreign officials in order to secure business contracts.

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Global financial markets use a system of fixed exchange rates.

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Countertrading involves multiple countries trading goods for goods or services for services.

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There is only one set of laws that govern global markets universally.

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A low value of the dollar makes imported goods cheaper for consumers.

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Devaluation is the process of raising the value of a nation's currency relative to other currencies.

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The U.S. dollar is the only currency used in global financial markets.

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A "nontariff barrier" is an example of a specific, formal trade restriction.

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The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was replaced by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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The Uruguay Round of GATT Talks resulted in an increase of tariffs on average by 38% worldwide.

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The Doha Round of WTO talks resulted in significant agreements.

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The WTO currently has no issues regarding its ability to mediate inter-country trade disputes.

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A "common market" is a regional group of countries that have a common external tariff, no internal tariffs, and the coordination of laws to facilitate exchange among member countries.

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The European Union (EU) has 28 members, and the United Kingdom has recently withdrawn from the group.

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The integration of the European Union has proceeded swiftly and smoothly, with little resistance.

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Flashcards

Growth Rate

A measure of how quickly a business expands.

Failure Rate

The percentage of businesses that do not succeed.

Entrepreneur Programs

Courses offered by community colleges for aspiring business owners.

Experience Requirement

A guideline suggesting three years in a comparable business.

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Apprenticeship

A one-year training program to learn from a successful businessperson.

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Poor Management

A leading cause of small-business failure, linked to various operational issues.

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Record Keeping

The practice of maintaining accurate business records.

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Profit Sharing

An agreement to share business earnings with the owner.

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Entrepreneurial Mindset

Prioritizing opportunity and innovation over security and routine.

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Online Business Growth

Online sales exceeded $365 billion in 2019, highlighting market potential.

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Unique Offerings

Online businesses must provide distinctive products or services to succeed.

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Investor Visas

Special visas allowing 10,000 investors into the U.S. to create jobs annually.

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Enterprise Zones

Geographic areas with low taxes and government support to attract businesses.

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Investment Tax Breaks

Government incentives to encourage job-creating investments by businesses.

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Business Incubators

Centers offering affordable office and business services to startups.

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Self-Employment Assistance (SEA)

Program allowing unemployment collections while starting a business.

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Double Taxation

Corporate income is taxed twice: once at the corporate level and again at the shareholder level.

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Corporate Tax Returns

Owners must file both a corporate tax return and an individual tax return.

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Inflexibility of Large Corporations

Large corporations can become inflexible due to complex structures and red tape.

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Difficulty of Termination

Ending a corporation can be a complicated process.

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S Corporations

S Corporations are taxed like sole proprietorships and partnerships but maintain corporate structure.

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S Corporation Limitations

S Corporations must have 100 shareholders or fewer and meet other requirements.

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Limited Liability Company (LLC)

An LLC combines features of corporations and partnerships, providing limited liability without strict requirements.

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Advantages of Incorporation

Incorporation offers tax savings and benefits for professionals like lawyers and doctors.

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LLC Introduction

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) were introduced in Wyoming in 1977.

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LLC Taxation Choice

LLCs can choose to be taxed as partnerships or corporations.

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LLC Recognition

By 1996, all 50 states recognized LLCs as business entities.

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Limited Liability

LLCs protect personal assets from business liabilities.

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Flexible Profit Distribution

LLCs can distribute profits and losses without following investment proportions.

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Merger vs. Acquisition

A merger forms one new company, while an acquisition buys another's assets.

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Types of Corporate Mergers

Three types: vertical, horizontal, and conglomerate, based on business stages or industries.

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FTC Approval for Large Mergers

Mergers between large competitors must ensure no unfair competition per Federal Trade Commission.

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Embargo

A complete ban on the import or export of a product or trade with a country.

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Nontariff Barriers

Restrictions that inhibit trade without using tariffs, like standards and regulations.

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

An international organization created to mediate trade disputes and oversee global business practices.

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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

A 1948 agreement aimed at reducing trade restrictions between countries.

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Uruguay Round

The 1986 GATT talks that resulted in a new agreement lowering tariffs by 38% worldwide.

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Common Market

A regional group of countries with common external tariffs and no internal tariffs.

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European Union (EU)

A political and economic union of 28 European countries with a combined population of over 500 million.

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Trade Bloc

A type of common market where countries coordinate laws and tariffs to facilitate trade.

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Global Philosophy

A perspective that advises against assuming solutions work universally across countries.

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Economic Conditions

Factors affecting the viability of global opportunities, influenced by economic circumstances.

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Exchange Rate

The value of one nation’s currency compared to others, influencing trade costs.

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High Value of Dollar

When the dollar is strong, foreign products are cheaper but U.S. goods are expensive.

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Low Value of Dollar

When the dollar is weak, foreign goods become more expensive due to higher dollar costs.

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Floating Exchange Rates

A market system where currency values fluctuate based on supply and demand.

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Devaluation

Lowering the value of a nation's currency relative to others, often impacting trade.

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1978

A U.S. law prohibiting questionable payments to foreign officials for business.

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