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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1259102688
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1259102684
  • Author: Peter S. Mombourquette

Balderson is recognized as a market leading text that offers strong coverage of the theory of entrepreneurship and small business management, blended seamlessly with practical Canadian examples of actual entrepreneur experiences (Small Business Profiles). Focus is on currency and emerging trends, generating and maintain student interest through cases and thought-provoking questions, and improving academic rigour, while staying true to the book’s vision of being easy to follow and absorb.The numerous individual cases, as well as a comprehensive running case, are continuing strengths of this text, as is the fact that it is indigenously Canadian and supports learning in a Canadian business context through its content.

Table contents:

  1. Part 1: The Decision to Start a Business
  2. Chapter 1: The Role of Entrepreneurship and Small Business in Canada
  3. Learning Objectives
  4. Small Business Profile
  5. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Why Students Will Want to Study the Subject
  6. Nature and Development of Entrepreneurship in Canada
  7. Increases in the Number of Business Establishments
  8. Increases in the Number of Employees of Small Businesses
  9. Increases in Government Interest and Programs
  10. Increases in the Number of Small Business–Related Courses at Colleges and Universities
  11. Increases in Entrepreneurial Activities Known as Intrapreneurship in Large Businesses
  12. Increases in the Political Power of Small Business
  13. Improvement in the Image of Small Business
  14. What Is Small Business?
  15. Comparison and Evaluation
  16. Government Programs
  17. Lending Programs
  18. Current State of Small Business in Canada
  19. Young Entrepreneurs
  20. Senior Entrepreneurs
  21. Female Entrepreneurs
  22. Immigrant Entrepreneurs
  23. Entrepreneurial Activity by Industry
  24. Entrepreneurial Activity by Region
  25. Contributions of Small Business
  26. Labour Intensity
  27. Innovations and Inventions
  28. Productivity and Profitability
  29. Flexibility
  30. Canadian Ownership
  31. Small Business Health as a Link to Economic Growth
  32. Social Contributions
  33. Small Business and the Future
  34. Technology
  35. The Internet and Mobile Technology
  36. Consumer Demographics
  37. Competitive Aspects of Markets
  38. The Economy
  39. The Political Climate
  40. The Social Climate
  41. Learning Objectives Summary
  42. Time to Take Action
  43. Discussion Questions
  44. Experiential Exercises
  45. Chapter 2: The Small Business Decision
  46. Learning Objectives
  47. Small Business Profile
  48. The Small Business Decision: Personal Evaluation
  49. Advantages of Small Business Ownership
  50. Disadvantages of Small Business Ownership
  51. Demographic Characteristics of Entrepreneurs
  52. Personality Characteristics Required by Successful Entrepreneurs
  53. The Small Business Decision: Organizational Evaluation
  54. Small Business Successes
  55. Small Business Failures
  56. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  57. Entrepreneurial Skills
  58. Managerial Skills
  59. Entrepreneurial Success in Large Businesses
  60. Learning Objectives Summary
  61. Time to Take Action
  62. Discussion Questions
  63. Experiential Exercises
  64. Appendix 2A: Entrepreneur Suitability Checklists and Tests
  65. Chapter 3: Evaluation of a Business Opportunity
  66. Learning Objectives
  67. Small Business Profile
  68. Entrepreneurial Process
  69. Ideas
  70. Sources of New Ideas
  71. Assessment of Business Opportunities
  72. Qualitative Assessment
  73. Goals
  74. Content of Work
  75. Lifestyle
  76. Capabilities
  77. Experience
  78. Opportunity Assessment
  79. Evaluating How to Break Into the Market
  80. Developing a Strategic Competitive Advantage
  81. The Right Industry
  82. The Right Business
  83. The Right Aspect of the Business
  84. Collecting Information
  85. Sources of Information
  86. Quantitative Assessment of Business Opportunities
  87. Preparing the Feasibility Analysis
  88. Step 1: Calculate Market Potential
  89. Step 2: Calculate Market Share
  90. Step 3: Calculate Net Income and Cash Flow
  91. Learning Objectives Summary
  92. Time to Take Action
  93. Discussion Questions
  94. Experiential Exercises
  95. Comprehensive Case—Dan Kim: Part 1
  96. Cases for Part 1
  97. Petite Shop (A)
  98. Petite Shop (B)
  99. Big D’s Painting Company
  100. April’s Micro-Business Mobile Marketing Company
  101. Appendix 3A: Small Business Reference Books and Sources of Information
  102. Part 2: Preparing for Small Business Ownership
  103. Chapter 4: Organizing a Business—The Business Plan
  104. Learning Objectives
  105. Small Business Profile
  106. Getting Started: Establishing the Business
  107. Advantages of Organizing a Small Business from Scratch
  108. Disadvantages of Organizing a Small Business from Scratch
  109. The Small Business Plan
  110. Writing the Plan
  111. Components of the Plan
  112. Prepare a Table of Contents
  113. Prepare a Synopsis of the Plan in an Executive Summary and Background Statement
  114. Describe the Management Team
  115. Establish Business Objectives
  116. Plan the Marketing Approach
  117. Describe the Selection of the Location
  118. Determine the Physical Facilities
  119. Plan the Financing
  120. Plan the Personnel
  121. Investigate the Legal Requirements
  122. Assess the Risk
  123. Using and Implementing the Business Plan
  124. Measuring Plan Progress
  125. Updating the Plan
  126. Learning Objectives Summary
  127. Time to Take Action
  128. Discussion Questions
  129. Experiential Exercises
  130. Appendix 4A: Checklist for a Small Business Plan
  131. Appendix 4B: Sample Business Plans
  132. Business Plan 1—Retail Stocking Store, The Sock Hop
  133. Business Plan 2—Quality Cuts
  134. Chapter 5: Buying a Business and Franchising
  135. Learning Objectives
  136. Small Business Profile
  137. Purchasing an Existing Business
  138. Advantages of Purchasing
  139. Disadvantages of Purchasing
  140. Sources of Businesses for Sale
  141. Internet
  142. Government Departments
  143. Trade Journals
  144. Real Estate Brokers
  145. Other Professionals
  146. Word of Mouth
  147. Evaluating a Business for Sale
  148. Industry Analysis
  149. The Previous Owner
  150. Financial Condition of the Business
  151. Condition of the Assets
  152. Quality of Personnel
  153. External Relationships—Suppliers and Customers
  154. Condition of the Records
  155. Determining the Price or Value of a Business
  156. Market Value
  157. Asset Value
  158. Earnings Value
  159. Combination Methods
  160. The Purchase Transaction
  161. Negotiating the Deal
  162. History and Background of Franchising
  163. What Is Franchising?
  164. Manufacturer-Directed Franchise
  165. Wholesaler-Retailer–Directed Franchise
  166. Franchising Company
  167. Advantages of Franchising
  168. Proven Market for the Product or Service
  169. Services the Franchisor May Provide
  170. Potential Disadvantages of Franchising
  171. Lack of Independence
  172. Cost of the Franchise
  173. Unfulfilled Promises
  174. Restrictions on the Contract
  175. Saturation of the Market
  176. Lack of Security
  177. Cost of Merchandise
  178. Effectiveness of Promotions
  179. Exaggeration of Financial Success
  180. Difficulty in Settling Disputes
  181. Finding a Franchise
  182. Evaluation of a Franchise Opportunity
  183. 1. Unproven versus Proven Franchise
  184. 2. Financial Stability of Franchise
  185. 3. Potential Market for the New Franchise
  186. 4. Profit Potential for a New Franchise
  187. 5. Territorial Protection
  188. 6. Training and Operations Assistance
  189. 7. Contract Length and Renewal, and Termination Terms
  190. 8. What Current Owners Say about Their Franchise
  191. The Entrepreneur as Franchisor
  192. What Businesses Can Be Franchised?
  193. How Does Someone Become a Franchisor?
  194. Franchising in the Future
  195. Learning Objectives Summary
  196. Time to Take Action
  197. Discussion Questions
  198. Experiential Exercises
  199. Comprehensive Case—Dan Kim: Part 2
  200. Appendix 5A: Checklist of Considerations in Purchasing a Business
  201. Appendix 5B: A Checklist for the Potential Franchisee: Questions to Answer Affirmatively Before Goin
  202. Chapter 6: Financing the Small Business
  203. Learning Objectives
  204. Small Business Profile
  205. Small Business Financing
  206. The Importance of Capital and Planning
  207. Determining the Amount of Funds Needed
  208. Start-Up Costs
  209. Ongoing Operating Costs
  210. The Owner’s Net Worth
  211. Determining Types of Financing
  212. Business Stages and Financing
  213. Equity Financing
  214. Bootstrap Financing
  215. Debt Financing
  216. Determining the Term of Financing
  217. Preparing a Proposal to Obtain Financing
  218. 1. The Applicant’s Management Ability
  219. 2. The Proposal
  220. 3. The Applicant’s Background and Creditworthiness
  221. Lender Relations
  222. Learning Objectives Summary
  223. Time to Take Action
  224. Discussion Questions
  225. Experiential Exercises
  226. Comprehensive Case—Dan Kim: Part 3
  227. Cases for Part 2
  228. Clark’s Sporting Goods
  229. Jensen Roofing
  230. Conrad’s Photographer’s Supplies
  231. Kelly’s Grill
  232. Second Cup
  233. Appendix 6A: Provincial Equity Capital Programs
  234. Appendix 6B: Federal Government Assistance Programs for Small Business
  235. Part 3: Managing the Small Business
  236. Chapter 7: Marketing Management
  237. Learning Objectives
  238. Small Business Profile
  239. The Role of Marketing Management in the Small Business
  240. The Marketing Plan
  241. Characteristics of a Marketing Plan
  242. The Marketing System: Influences on the Small Business
  243. The Marketing Mix
  244. Steps in Preparing the Marketing Plan
  245. Defining the Business Situation
  246. Market Segmentation and Target Marketing: Beyond the Basics
  247. Customer Profile
  248. Considering Strengths and Weaknesses
  249. Customer Relationship Marketing
  250. Establishing Goals and Objectives
  251. Defining Marketing Strategy and Action Programs
  252. Budgeting the Marketing Strategy
  253. Monitoring Progress of Marketing Actions
  254. Contingency Planning
  255. Why Some Plans Fail
  256. Learning Objectives Summary
  257. Time to Take Action
  258. Discussion Questions
  259. Experiential Exercises
  260. Chapter 8: Managing the Marketing Mix
  261. Learning Objectives
  262. Small Business Profile
  263. The Role of the Marketing Mix in Small Business
  264. Developing the Product or Service
  265. Develop Product or Service Policies
  266. Decide How the Product will be Manufactured
  267. Understand the Product Life Cycle
  268. Determine Factors That May Accelerate Product or Service Adoption
  269. Understand How the Consumer Classifies the Product or Service
  270. Understand How Businesses Classify the Product or Service
  271. Developing the Distribution System
  272. Channel Options
  273. Channel Length
  274. Channel Intensity
  275. Social Selling/Multi-Level Marketing
  276. Setting the Price for the Good or Service
  277. Cost-Based Pricing
  278. Demand-Based Pricing
  279. Competition-Based Pricing
  280. Value-Based Pricing
  281. Promotion
  282. Steps in a Promotional Campaign
  283. Types of Promotion
  284. Learning Objectives Summary
  285. Time to Take Action
  286. Discussion Questions
  287. Experiential Exercises
  288. Chapter 9: Financial Management
  289. Learning Objectives
  290. Small Business Profile
  291. The Need for Financial Records
  292. The Accounting Cycle
  293. Recording Transactions
  294. Classifying Transaction Totals
  295. Summarizing Data
  296. Accounting Systems for the Small Business
  297. Manual Systems
  298. Outsourcing Financial Activities
  299. Small Business Computer Systems
  300. Management of Financial Information for Planning
  301. Short-Term Financial Planning
  302. Long-Term Financial Planning
  303. Evaluation of Financial Performance
  304. Management of Current Financial Position
  305. Evaluation of Financial Statements
  306. Credit and the Small Business
  307. Advantages of Credit Use
  308. Disadvantages of Credit Use
  309. Management of a Credit Program
  310. Use of Bank Debit and Credit Cards
  311. Learning Objectives Summary
  312. Time to Take Action
  313. Discussion Questions
  314. Experiential Exercises
  315. Comprehensive Case—Dan Kim: Part 4
  316. Appendix 9A: Use of Financial Ratios for a Small Business (Automotive Dealer)
  317. Chapter 10: Operations Management
  318. Learning Objectives
  319. Small Business Profile
  320. Management of Internal Operations
  321. The Production Process
  322. Total Quality Management
  323. Physical Facilities
  324. Layouts
  325. Layouts for Manufacturing Firms
  326. Layouts for Retail Firms
  327. Layouts for Service Firms
  328. Purchasing and Controlling Inventories
  329. Sources of Supply
  330. Evaluating Suppliers
  331. Determining Order Quantities
  332. Inventory Control
  333. The Small Business–Supplier Relationship
  334. Supply Chain Management
  335. Learning Objectives Summary
  336. Time to Take Action
  337. Discussion Questions
  338. Experiential Exercises
  339. Comprehensive Case—Dan Kim: Part 5
  340. Chapter 11: Human Resources Management
  341. Learning Objectives
  342. Small Business Profile
  343. Human Resources Management and the Small Business
  344. Planning for Human Resources
  345. The Hiring Process
  346. Sources of Employees
  347. The Screening Process
  348. Candidate Selection and Notification of the Hiring Selection
  349. Personnel Management
  350. The Introduction Period
  351. The Probationary Period
  352. Training
  353. The Owner-Manager as Leader and Personnel Manager
  354. Organization Culture
  355. Motivation, Engagement, and Loyalty
  356. Paying Employees
  357. Fringe Benefits
  358. Controlling and Evaluating Employee Performance
  359. Handling Grievances
  360. Terminating the Employee
  361. Unionization and the Small Business
  362. Government Requirements and Assistance
  363. Federal Government
  364. Provincial and Territorial Governments
  365. Municipal Governments
  366. Record Keeping for Employers
  367. Employee Remittance Number
  368. Payroll Book
  369. Contract Employees
  370. Learning Objectives Summary
  371. Time to Take Action
  372. Discussion Questions
  373. Experiential Exercises
  374. Comprehensive Case—Dan Kim: Part 6
  375. Chapter 12: Management Help: Mentors, Boards of Advisors or Directors, and Tax Assistance
  376. Learning Objectives
  377. Small Business Profile
  378. Advisors and Small Business
  379. Use of Advisors
  380. Taxation and Small Business
  381. General Tax Management Principles
  382. Continual Tax Planning
  383. Tax Deferral
  384. Income Splitting
  385. Marginal Tax Rates
  386. Deductibles
  387. Government Tax-Related Programs
  388. The Incorporation Question
  389. The Remuneration Question
  390. Transferring the Business: Capital Gains
  391. Goods and Services Tax (Gst) or Provincial Sales Taxes (Pst) and Hst
  392. Learning Objectives Summary
  393. Time to Take Action
  394. Discussion Questions
  395. Experiential Exercises
  396. Cases for Part 3
  397. Derocher’s Market
  398. Home Smart Hardware Store
  399. Martha’s Designs
  400. Sadie’s Country n’ Western Store
  401. Dale’s Sport Pursuit
  402. Susie’s Fashions
  403. Taylor Construction Company
  404. The Barrow Bracket
  405. Threadz
  406. Garner Men’s Wear
  407. Boomerang Bouncers Entertainment
  408. Part 4: Looking to the Future
  409. Chapter 13: Managing Growth
  410. Learning Objectives
  411. Small Business Profile
  412. Small Business and Growth
  413. The Business Cycle
  414. Introduction
  415. Growth
  416. Maturity
  417. Decline
  418. Problems Created by Growth
  419. Owner-Manager Fatigue and Stress
  420. Lack of Communication
  421. Human Resources Problems
  422. Lack of Coordination
  423. Shortage of Cash
  424. Low Profitability
  425. Breakdowns in Production Efficiency
  426. Lack of Information
  427. Owner Lifestyle
  428. Evaluating the Growth Question
  429. Is the Business One That Can Grow?
  430. Is the Business Owner Prepared to Make the Effort?
  431. Does the Owner-Manager Have the Capabilities to Grow?
  432. How Should the Owner-Manager Pursue Growth?
  433. Planning for Growth
  434. The Expansion Plan
  435. Understanding the Requirements of Growth
  436. Learning Objectives Summary
  437. Time to Take Action
  438. Discussion Questions
  439. Experiential Exercises
  440. Comprehensive Case—Dan Kim: Part 7
  441. Chapter 14: Managing the Transfer of the Business
  442. Learning Objectives
  443. Small Business Profile
  444. Long-Range Planning
  445. Alternatives for the Business
  446. Succession Planning
  447. Transferring Ownership to Family Members
  448. Selling the Business to an Employee
  449. Selling the Business to Outsiders
  450. Going Public
  451. Closing Down Or Going Bankrupt
  452. Learning Objectives Summary
  453. Time to Take Action
  454. Discussion Questions
  455. Experiential Exercises
  456. Cases for Part 4
  457. Bailey’s Office Supply
  458. Baker Hardware Ltd.
  459. Brian Luborsky—Premier Salons International Inc.
  460. Company’s Coming Cookbooks
  461. Directory of Supplementary Cases
  462. Thomson Greenhouse
  463. Robinson Test Prep Co.
  464. Beach Buddy
  465. Organic Gourmet Express
  466. The Winslow Clock Company
  467. Window Tech Inc.
  468. Edge Hockey
  469. Beach Stake
  470. The Framemakers
  471. Top Human Technology Limited
  472. Clovis Jewellers
  473. Blake Lock and Security Systems
  474. Endnotes
  475. Chapter Sources
  476. Index

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