Among the rewards for entrepreneurs are money, independence, and a satisfying way of life. A variety of opportunities exist for those with the vision, ingenuity, and courage to exploit the potential of the market place. (SK)

According to responses from 101 of 200 employees of small (less than 250) Georgia businesses, nearly one-third had experienced some form of negative office politics despite the small company size and perception of a congenial atmosphere. However, most were highly satisfied with their jobs. (SK)

Four approaches to teaching advanced entrepreneurship in current use are as follows: (1) advanced options such as franchises and buyouts and international entrepreneurship; (2) preentrepreneurship courses; (3) starting a business; and (4) structured experience. (JOW)

Entrepreneurship education is a three-step process: providing an awareness level in early vocational programs, an exploration and creativity approach on advanced secondary and postsecondary levels, and a preparation and problem-solving approach for those ready to start a business. (SK)

Four short articles discuss the training of those who will eventually own and operate their own businesses or have an opportunity to manage a business for others. They include facts, procedures, and concepts that will aid students in becoming effective members of the business community. (JOW)

The combination of vision and appropriate education can result in entrepreneurial success. Educators can play a key role in determining attitudes toward the business system and in teaching management skills. (SK)

Discusses important entrepreneurial skills that students must acquire, how to identify resources and a network of support with whom business education teachers may link (such as U.S. Small Business Administration, professional business organizations, state departments of vocational education, small business development centers), and additional…

The third in a series on exemplary programs in business education, this article includes brief descriptions of seven programs in word processing, information management, small business management, and office microcomputer specialist. (JOW)

Consists of five articles on entrepreneurship in the business education curriculum. Topics include (1) using the small business owner as a resource, (2) women-owned business, (3) small business training as a management development tool, (4) appropriateness for the secondary level, and (5) teaching entrepreneurship to disadvantaged youth. (CH)

This collection of articles includes the following topics: entrepreneurship in the high school curriculum, instilling management skills in secondary business students, organizing a business organization and management course around small business applications, and a suggested project for teaching management skills to high school students. (CT)

Includes six articles: "Overview" (Olivas); "Preparing Women for Entrepreneurial Opportunities" (Ownby, Rhea); "The Business Plan: Key to Realism in Teaching Entrepreneurship" (Smith, Steward); "In Search of Praise" (Frame); "Communication and the Entrepreneur" (Inman); and "Preparing Potential Entrepreneurs for Tomorrow's World" (Clodfelter).…

Includes five articles: "Women in Management" (Zimmerer); "Business Boot Camp (interviews with young entrepreneurs)" (Kaser); "Plan Your Own Business Project" (Kohns); "Business Education and the Middle Level Student" (Patterson, Leblanc); and "Small Business Ownership Planning" (Fiber). (SK)

The author suggests alternative methods of teaching accounting in order to bring the community into the classroom: compiling lists of possible field trips, speakers, and other sources of information; a questionnaire for students; field trips; speakers in the classroom; individual interviews; analyzing records of small businesses; and using…