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Assignments - See Syllabus page for topic desriptions or click on the link below the assignment link to read the related lecture material.

 MYB's
(Minding Your Business)

Discussion MYBx's
Discussions are typed or copy/pasted into the Discussion inbox link on Blackboard. If you use an MYBx as Extra credit, see below
Assignment #1 Due 2/19
Define your business		 MYB1 Due 2/19
How do you find a Business to buy locally? 		Introduction Discussion Due 2/19

Assignment #2 Due 2/26
For accompanying calculation worksheet click here
Buy Existing Business vs. Startup Decision vs. Franchise

MYB2 Due 2/26
 Are You Ready to Run A Business?

1st MYB Discussion (Choose 1 topic from below) Due 3/5
Assignment #3 Due 3/5
Personal Audit
MYB3 Due 3/5
Do I need to deal with taxes and licenses? 		Discussion1 - Where & how should I spend my Advertising money?

Assignment #4 Due 3/12
Legal Forms Of Organization

MYB4 Due 3/12
California Business Portal: Permits & Licenses. 		Discussion2 - Incorporating Out of State: Should I?

Assignment #5 Due 3/19
Location, Leases, Home Based Business

MYB5 Due 3/19
Seeking Capital to Expand a Successful Business. 		 

Assignment #6 Due 3/26
Business Names/Trademarks

 MYB6  Due 3/26
Customer Buying Habits 		2nd MYB Discussion (Choose 1 topic from below) Due 3/26
Assignment #7 Due 4/2
Competition 		MYB7 Due 4/2
Estimating Demand 		Discussion3 What is Your Job as the Owner?

Assignment #8 Due 4/9
Define Your Market

MYB8 Due 4/9
Seeking Information
Discussion4 - How a Business Buyer can avoid Seller’s Old Debts and Liabilities?  

Assignment #9 Due 4/23
Research

 MYB9 Due 4/23
Setting Prices                        
 

Assignment #10 Due 4/30 Excel10
Excel10Sample
Identify & Estimate Startup Costs

MYB10 Due 4/30                  
Planning Feasibility 		3rd MYB Discussion (Choose 1i topic from below) Due 3/23

Assignment #11 Due 5/7 Excel11
Balance Sheet

 MYB11 Due 5/7
Financial Statements 		Discussion5 -Employees, Part Time Employees and Independent Contractors

Assignment #12 Due 5/14 Excel12
Income Statement

 MYB12 Due 5/14
Employees & Independent Contractors		 Discussion6 - Getting Help for My Business
Assignment #13 Due 5/21
Sources of Capital
MYB13 Due 5/21        
Getting Paid – Accepting Credit Cards, Billing and Cash Sales & Discounts  		  

Assignment #14 Due 5/28 Excel14
rice/Demand/BEP/Costs

 MYB14 Due 5/28
Getting Paid - Accepting Checks & Credit Cards 		4th MYB Discussion (Choose 1 topic from below) Due 5/4
Assignment #15 Due Final Exam Meeting
Executive Summary
 MYB15 Due Final Exam Meeting
Getting Paid – Refunds, Returns & Allowances 		Discussion7 - How can I Increase Sales Rapidly?
Optional Assignments or extra credit:10 points each.
Assignments are turned in with their own link using Blackboard either typed into the turnin window (preferred), cut and pasted from the Word document into the turnin window (preferred), or attched as a file (if necessary, or an Excel file). 		Discussion8 - How Can I “Grow” My Business?
MYBx1
 Startup Team		 MYBx13  
MYBx2 - Bad Startup Ideas and Plans Turned Good? MYBx14 5th MYB Discussion (Choose 1 topic from below) Due Final Exam Meeting
MYBx3 - Bad Startup Ideas and Plans Turned Good? MYBx15 Discussion9 - How Can I “Grow” My Wholesale Business?
MYBx4
Objectives		 MYBx16 Discussion10 - What’s an Exit Plan and How Do I Close a Business Legally?
MYBx5
Long Term Assets & Depreciation Schedule		  
MYBx6 - How do I Get an Operating Permit in Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Centers 3 hour workshop options (bring in your registration receipt)
MYBx7 - Forecasting Demand and Expenses  MYBxBP - SBDC: Create a Business Plan That Works ; 20 pts
MYBx8 - Bad Startup Ideas and Plans Turned Good? MYBxMK - SBDC Effective Marketing Solutions for Your Small Business ; 20 pts
MYBx9
 MYBx9Excel Option
 Cash Flow Statement		 MYBxBK - Practical Bookeepiing Skills for Small Business ; 20 pts
MYBx10
Risk & Insurance		  
MYBx11
Job announcements/description		    
MYBx12
 Job Specification 		    
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