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10 Frequently Asked Questions for Small Business Start-Ups
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Every person starting or wanting to start a business has questions.As soon as one question is answered another one arises. In fact, most people ask several questions at once. Of all the questions asked, below are the ten asked most frequently.

Evaluating Board Leaders
Evaluating the performance of leaders is critical to the development oforganizations and communities. From a review of the work by Collins (2001), we develop a list of ten questions that provide one way to measure the performance of leaders. The tool can be used to define performance expectations of leaders, which can prevent misunderstandings among board members and their respective leaders, and in turn, unresolvedconflicts.

Virtual Malls
Expanding into Global Markets - Virtual Mall is an Internet site that looks and functions like a shopping mall or department store. It is an online "one stop" destination to buy a variety of goods and services.

Creating Your Own E-Business In 10 Easy Steps
There are many advantages to opening an e-business. An e-business eliminates the need for a storefront and allows the owner to have flexible hours. It can also expand markets for existing brick-and-mortar businesses. In addition, owning an e-business is an advantage for some people who have physical challenges and cannot work in a normal work environment.

Deliberative Forums on Saving Agricultural Lands with Citizens of Farming Communities of Tangipahoa Parish
Deliberative Forums are national issue forums which bring people together to talk about important community issues. They focus on specific issues ranging from small study circles held in peoples’ homes to large community gatherings modeled on New England town meetings. Deborah C. Cross, CED area agent of South Central Region and the lead coordinating facilitator, compiled this summary from the Deliberative Forums.
Louisiana Community Economic Readiness Index Worksheet
A tool for community groups to assess their readiness for economic development.