ENT 420 New Venture Financing Entire Course

information and apply that knowledge in a practical manner to a business venture that interests the student, and to
make relevant connections to course objectives.
Create a table with three sections:
1. Definitions
2. Article synopses (2)
3. Application and synthesis statement
Briefly define the following terms: debt, equity, convertible debt, preferred equity, term sheet, private placement
memorandum, target market, and market segment.
Access the GCU Library. Locate two articles from current, reputable business periodicals (e.g., Barron’s, Inc., Forbes,
etc.). The articles need to somehow relate to the vocabulary terms and the entrepreneurial process. Write a synopsis
paragraph that summarizes the main points of each article. Conclude each synopsis with an appropriate reference
note.
Write an application and synthesis statement (300-400 words) that connects the vocabulary concepts and the article
content to an entrepreneurial venture that interests you.
While APA formatting is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,
students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria
and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
ENT 420 Week 2 Assignment Entrepreneur Interview
Details:
Interview an entrepreneur who started a business similar to one that interests you. Write a two-page narrative report
that answers the questions below and makes connections to course objectives. Include a final reflection and
application section that relates what you learned to an entrepreneurial project that interests you. Be sure to address
the following:
1. How did the entrepreneur first discover their business idea?
2. What factors in their life led them to the opportunity and allowed them to pursue it at that particular moment?
3. How were they able to finance the startup process?
4. Did the entrepreneur have to sell part of the company or go into debt?
5. What are the personality characteristics of the entrepreneur that made him/her successful?
While APA formatting is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,
students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria
and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
ENT 420 Week 3 Assignment Business Plan Evaluation
Details:
Access the Internet and locate a business plan for an enterprise that is similar to one that you are interested in
developing.
Write a two-page analysis report that addresses the issues below and makes relevant connections to course
objectives.
Include a final reflection and application section that relates what you learned to an entrepreneurial project that
interests you.
Address the following: