Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: All in Business
This activity on entrepreneurship can be used to help students understand what innovations are, and what it takes to get an idea off the ground. This activity will take students through the process of calculating risks associated with...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Business Tycoons
Ouline of the blooming business industry and the development of entrepreneurs, big business, and the pursuit of financial success in 19th Century America.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Doing Business in Afghanistan
In May 2002, delegates from governments, international companies, and financial institutions met at a United Nations conference in Tehran to discuss the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Afghanistan's officials say that to create a viable...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Amelia Douglas, Fur Trade Pioneer
Although there are many women entrepreneurs today, its useful to look at examples of women who led the way. Lots of great books ideas here for further study.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Building a Dream
This site talks about a young man who has started his own business and tells the story of how he started the company "2nd Gear Bicycles." Gives young entrepreneurs a great way to learn about starting your own business.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Lydia Moss Bradley
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers biographical information on Lydia Moss Bradley, entrepreneur and founder of Bradley University.
Other
Washington and Lee University: Black History Month: Maggie Lena Walker
Maggie L. Walker was the first female bank president of the United States. Learn about the life and work of this African American teacher and entrepreneur. This brief biography includes accompanying audio [1:49], as well as a...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
The picture book One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference, written by Kate Smith Milway, takes place in Africa. Here in a Ghanan village, young Kojo cannot afford to go to school after the death of his father. His resourceful...
Other
America's Most Successful Asian Entrepreneurs: Jerry Yang
A short profile of Jerry Yang, and his involvement with Yahoo.
Other
Entrepreneur Magazine: The Legal Ins and Outs of Forming a Partnership
A description of general and limited partnerships, advantages and disadvantages of each, and questions that need to be answered as a partnership is formed.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Martha Stewart
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Martha Stewart including her early life and careers, writing books, fun facts, and building a brand and billion dollar business.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Steve Jobs
Students learn about the biography of entrepreneur Steve Jobs including early life, starting Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak, NeXT, Pixar, the iPod, the iPhone, and fun facts on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Walt Disney
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Walt Disney including early life, work as an artist, beginning animation, movies and television, theme parks, and fun facts on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: John D. Rockefeller
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller including his early life, building standard oil, business monopoly, fun facts, and charitable giving on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Andrew Carnegie
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie including his early life, building his steel empire, business philosophy, libraries, fun facts, and charitable giving on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Bill Gates
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Bill Gates including his early life, founding Microsoft, friend Paul Allen, Windows, fun facts, and charitable giving.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Levi Strauss
Investigate the biography of entrepreneur Levi Strauss including his early life, starting a business in San Francisco, making blue jeans, and fun facts on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Sam Walton
A webpage containing information about the biography of entrepreneur Sam Walton including early life, first retail store, starting Walmart, building a business, and fun facts.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Picturing Business in America: Frederick Smith
Read about Frederick Smith's business plan for Federal Express, which he developed while in college. Included is a hedcut from an exhibit of hedcuts from Wall Street Journal.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Supercharged Motorcycle Design
Yves Behar and Forrest North unveil Mission One, a sleek, powerful electric motorcycle. They share slides from distant (yet similar) childhoods that show how collaboration kick-started their friendship- and shared dreams. [2:21]
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America? Frederick W. Smith
Smith got the idea for FedEx while still an undergraduate at Yale. In a 1965 economic term paper, he correctly observed that as society became more automated, companies like IBM and Xerox would need a faster, more dependable delivery...
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America? Elmer Sperry
His gyroscope-guided autopilot became known as a 'Metal Mike,' the mechanical helmsman.
Biz Move
Biz Move: What Business Should You Start
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of running your own business. This article also discusses characteristics of an entrepreneur and tips on choosing a business.
Other
Junior Achievement Resource Room
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
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