Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Writing for a North American Business Audience
This lesson gives guidelines for business writing in Western (North American) culture. From Purdue University.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Purdue University: Tone in Business Writing
Excellent resource for those interested in professional, business, or technical writing. Gives definition, uses, and guidelines for the element of tone in a written work.
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U.s. Small Business Administration
This site is the homepage for the SBA, or Small Business Administration.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: The Basic Business Letter
This lesson from Purdue's online writing lab details both the parts of a business letter and the various formats for one, including block, modified block, and semi-block. Great resource for getting started writing a professional letter.
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owner's Toolkit: Personal Strength and Weakness Assessment Checklist
This resource contains a checklist rating your strengths and weaknesses as a small business owner. The necessary skills for starting a business are displayed in a chart.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Accentuating the Positives in Business Letters
Online resource from Purdue on business and technical writing. Details how to write positively through embedded position and effective use of space.
Wolters Kluwer
Biz Filings: Small Business Guide: Finding the Right Small Business for You
This site provides tips on choosing a business that fits your knowledge and skills. Very useful links to help you analyze consumers' wants and evaluate your skills to match those wants. Learn the common mistakes that other business...
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Writing Your Business Plan
This site covers the various components you should include in your business plan. Each component is further discussed through a link.
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Equipping Your Business
A comprehensive site citing sources for receiving information on equipping your business whether it be manufacturing, retail or service. Helpful links are provided to help you determine your equipment needs and acquisition of items as...
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Defining Your Work Area
This site discusses the functionality and cost of locating your business in the home. Topics such as the type of business and why you chose the home to locate your business are discussed. A link to income tax write-offs is provided.
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Quick Pick Chart for Financing Sources
Business financing options are displayed in chart format based on the age of a business and length of a loan. Loan types are linked to provide additional information about each loan.
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Do You Have the Right Stuff to Run a Small Business?
Very comprehensive site with links to all of the roles you must be experienced in to run a small business successfully. Roles such as tax collector, manager/boss, sales/marketing/advertising executive, accountant, etc. are discussed.
Wolters Kluwer
Biz Filings: Is a Home Business Right for You?
This site guides you through a series of questions with links that will help you determine if the business you are starting is best located in the home.
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Marketing Plans
This site discusses the marketing element of a business plan. Additional links provide more in-depth detail to this section of a business plan.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Small Business
This video from Wide Angle profiles Rwanda's new economy through the small business of Epiphanie Mukashyaka, a woman widowed by recent genocide.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?
"Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?" Conference Series No. 42, June 1998, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. A collection of articles that can be downloadable in PDF format.
Other
Canadian Bankers Association: Getting Started in Small Business
This resource discusses the possible sources of financing when starting a small business, debt financing (borrowing money) and equity financing (investing money).
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: What Are Your Goals?
This site discusses the economic, personal, and retirement goals of an entrepreneur. The importance of goals and quantifying them in relation to business plans are linked.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Boycott of Jewish Businesses
An article about the first boycott of Jewish businesses carried out by the Nazis in 1933. No one expected that this was the beginning of what would become the Holocaust.
CNN
Cnn: Business
CNN & MONEY magazine combine business news, stock quotes & financial market coverage with personal finance advice, tools & investing tips.
Other
Use the Correct Business Letter Format
This site gives information on the format, layout, and content of a business letter. Also includes examples of business letters.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: How Sweet It Can Be!
In this lesson, students research the three basic types of business organization: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of each, they function as consultants offering advice on...
English Club
English Club: Business Crossword 4
This EnglishClub crossword reviews vocabulary associated with business.
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