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Small Business Assignment

Below you will find a problem statement which explains the context of the questions. Make a hardcopy (print copy) of the questions and write your answers on the hardcopy. Beneath the questions there are a series of sources listed which are to be used for answering the questions. (Hint: the sources needed to answer the questions are listed in the same order as the the questions, e.g. use the first source to answer question number 1.)

When you have completed all of the questions, give the questions and answers to your instructor. Your instructor will give you a due date for the assignment.

Problem: You are thinking of starting a small retail business in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan selling sport (athletic) shoes. You need information about starting a business.

Questions

1. The Small Business Administration helps to promote businesses throughout the country. Locate the Local SBA Office for Michigan then select the "about us" section. Give the total dollar amount and number of loans they guaranteed in Michigan during fiscal year 2001.
   
   
   
   
2. A local business owner suggested that you contact the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center.
   
   a) Check the services listed. Do they provide services that can help you with this venture?
   
   yes_____ no_____
   
   b) Write the name and address of the regional center that includes Isabella County.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. You are also aware that there is an entrepreneurial center at CMU. Locate the list of administrators and name the director of the Entrepreneurship Program.
   
   
   
   
   

Use the following resources to complete this assignment:

• SBA: Small Business Administration
  http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
  
  
• Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center
  http://www.misbtdc.org/
  
  
• LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center at CMU
  http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/
  

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last updated: 01/14/04