BUS 200 Small Business Management
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Assignment #1 – Read Case 1 on page 645 and answer questions 1-5
1) How did Hennessy’s background prepare him for starting a business? What entrepreneurial qualities does he embody?
2) What were Hennessy’s entrepreneurial motivations for founding Dash Locker?
3) What type of entrepreneurial opportunity did Hennessy identify, and how did he capitalize on those opportunities?
4) Describe Dash Locker’s growth potential.
5) Describe Dash Locker’s competitive advantage.
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