Sunday, October 14, 2018

Week of October 15, 2018 Business Interview-

Economics interview project

Entrepreneurs are the backbone of American Capitalism.

Interview a entrepreneur/sole proprietor/ or a business manager.

Presentations due week of October 29, 2018

Only Requirement: DO NOT ASK WHAT THE PERSON EARNS/YEAR
PowerPoint / visual needed for presentation
Speak to an Entrepreneur,  Sole Proprietor, partner, or manager of a business

Name of subject interviewed
Name of establishment and how long it existed
How long has the person worked at the establishment?
Story behind the start up or the person getting involved in establishment
Type of investment in business-
      Physical and human capital, natural
      Fixed costs
      Variable costs
Target audience, how do they reach their customer? (advertisement…)
How do they expand their market share?
Seasonal and cyclical nature of business?
Any indicators of  the business cycle changing?
Employee expectations?
How do local, state or federal regulations impact business?
What type role can government play in helping your business?
What types of sacrifices had to be made to make a successful business?
What are the benefits of owning or managing a business?

Words of wisdom to someone looking to enter the field?

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