Introduction to Small Business

What you’ll learn to do: Discuss the contributions of small business to the U.S. economy

Individual business ownership is a fundamental aspect of the American dream. Through the lens of award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns: “Entrepreneurship is at the heart of who we are in terms of the American promise and the American dream.”[1]

In this section, we’ll discuss the definition and significance of the term “small business” and explore the impact small business has had on the US economy.

  1. Bova, Dan. "Ken Burns Talks About Leadership, Productivity and Achieving Immortality Through Storytelling," Entrepreneur.com. 15 Aug 2017. Web. 11 Nov 2018. ↵