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Table of Contents
IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR YOU?……………………………………………………………………(Page 2)
WHY CONSIDER ENTREPRENEURSHIP?………………………………………………………….(Page 5)
SMALL BUSINESS SURVIVAL GUIDE………………………………………………………………….(Page 10)
BUYING A BUSINESS OR STARTING YOUR OWN…………………………………………(Page 17)
DEVELOPING YOUR IDEA………………………………………………………………………………………(Page 21)
TYPE OF BUSINESS………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Page 30)
BUSINESS PLANNING……………………………………………………………………………………………..(Page 40)
FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS……………………………………………………………..……………….(Page 48)
PLANNING FOR YOUR BUSINESS………………………………………………………………………(Page 54)
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING…………………………………………………………………..(Page 73)
WRITING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN…………………………………………………..…………………..(Page 78)
FINANCING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS……………………………………………………..(Page 95)
PERSONAL FINANCING………………………………………………………………………………………….(Page 98)
PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCING……………………………………………………..………………….…(Page 105)
GOVERNMENT FINANCING………………………………………………………………………………….(Page 118)
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The Setting
Reading Rainbow Tip: Think about WHEN the story takes place, WHERE it all happens, and how much TIME passes from start to finish. Describe the setting so your classmates feel like they are INSIDE the story!
Reading Rainbow Tip: Find an image online that resembles the setting of this story, then replace the image above.
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The Characters
Reading Rainbow Tip: Who is the main character? Do they have any friends or helpers? Is there someone who challenges the main character? Instead of just naming people, talk about what makes each person memorable.
Reading Rainbow Tip: Find an image online of the main character, or an image that resembles this character in some way, then replace the image above.
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Plot
1. Beginning: what happened at the beginning?
2. Middle: usually the highest point of action in the story.
3. Ending: how did everything finally work out?
Reading Rainbow Tip: Think about the most important events in the story. Be careful not to re-tell the whole story but give enough detail so that the plot makes sense to someone who hasn’t read the book.
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Conclusion
Reading Rainbow Tip: It’s important to give your opinion! Would you recommend this book to someone else?
