Business in Action, 8th Ed.
Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship and Small-Business Ownership
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“I have seen many successful people fail after they start fearing they might lose what they have built.
"Our company, which offers content and video materials for small businesses, is in its third year of operation.
"Anastasia Martin,* a 24-year-old social media manager for a New York City college, will never forget the moment she realized that she was underpaid," writes Molly Triffin.
"It has never been cheaper to open a Papa John's restaurant," reports Hayley Peterson (photo, left).
According to Jon Parrish, "I now live by the rule of “Goo-diligence.
"I certainly agree that starting a business is fraught with risk, and none of us get it all right the first time.
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"Educators are often admonished to design work that 'leaves the classroom.
"There are many different ways of telling a story, but everything starts with an idea.
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"Adversity is a constant companion for entrepreneurs, but learning to push through tough times is a lesson sometimes harshly taught.
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"The year was 1978, and young besties Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield decided they wanted to start a company.