An Introductory Guide To Entrepreneurship For American Indians

Prepared to assist American Indians in initiating entrepreneurial activities, this booklet offers practical guidance on starting and operating a business. Section I defines the term "entrepreneurship," and provides a self-evaluation checklist focusing on the qualities needed by entrepreneurs. Section II briefly discusses four forms of ownership (i.e., sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and franchises) and presents a set of questions to help determine the best site for a business. In section III, financial considerations are reviewed, including ways of financing a business with personal savings or loans, records management, personnel records, and the use of personal computers. Section IV outlines key factors in market planning, identifies information sources, and discusses issues such as pricing, promotion, serving, and exporting. Section V lists the key elements of a business plan, and offers a sample plan for Native American Seafood, Inc. Finally, section VI offers brief sketches of several successful Native American enterprises. A list of publications and organizations that can serve as resources is attached. (AYC)

Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and present. Nine geographical areas cover a variety of communities like the Mohawk in the Northeast, Ojibway in the Midwest, Shoshone in the Great Basin, Apache in the Southwest, Yupik in Alaska, and Native Hawaiians, among others. Lives of historical and contemporary notable individuals like Chief Joseph and Maria Tallchief are featured, and the book is packed with a variety of topics like first encounters with Europeans, Indian removal, Mohawk sky walkers, and Navajo code talkers. Readers travel Native America through activities that highlight the arts, games, food, clothing, and unique celebrations, language, and life ways of various nations. Kids can make Haudensaunee corn husk dolls, play Washoe stone jacks, design Inupiat sun goggles, or create a Hawaiian Ma'o-hauhele bag. A time line, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide.

Lists the names, addresses, characteristics, and functions of associations, enterprises, museums, publications, educational facilities, and services related to American Indian affairs.