This is a graded discussion: $55$ points possible

due Apr $4$

Discussion #$3$

$1010$

This week's research topics include the importance of small businesses, comparing business owners and entrepreneurs, social capital, and motivations for starting a business.

Post $1$: Research the following points $(50$ points$).$ Cover each of these points as you discuss your research. There is no set order, but your discussion should address these points in a coherent and informative way.

What does your research say about the importance of small businesses to economic growth in the United States or any country? What sources $($by name$)$ did you research for this information?

Compare a business owner and an entrepreneur? Who were your sources $($by name$)?$

Explain social capital and why is it important? Who were your sources $($by name$)?$

Are there many different types of motivations behind starting a business? What would motivate you to start a business?

Identify at least one point from this week's video titled Starting a Business that applies to the above topics.

Remember that research sources are people and not websites. They may be writers, researchers, or practitioners.

I will comment on your discussion post. Please respond to my comments promptly.

The textbook is required reading and not a research source.

Post $2($Response post made between Friday and Sunday$)-$ comment on one of your classmate's posts. Identify the students you are commenting to$.$ Your post must be substantive, meaning not just "I agree" or "good post." You should provide additional information or thoughts on the original post of your classmate. $(5$ points$)$

due: Post $1$ is due on Thursday and your responses are due on Sunday.

Points: $50$ for your primary post and $5$ points for your response post.

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