This chapter will help you:

LO1: Understand the scope of small business in the United States.

LO2: Learn the differences between small businesses and high-growth ventures.

LO3: Discover the rewards entrepreneurs can achieve through their businesses.

LO4: Be able to dispel key myths about small businesses.

LO5: Identify actions key to becoming a small business owner.

LO6: Understand how small businesses are important to our economy and your community.