FINANCING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL

Access the U.S. census bureau web site at http://www.census.gov. Find relevant information for trends in U.S. population growth for a specific business idea. Comment on the manufacturing statistics and regional or national statistics relevant for that business.2. Access the Small Business Administration Web site at http://www.sba.gov and find information on estimating start-up costs, preparing financial statements, and conducting breakeven analysis. What does short-term financial planning involve? Explain the importance of short-term financial planning for a start-up firm?