Welcome to The University of Texas at Tyler's Secondary Business Resource Page.
The links below were compiled by future business teachers enrolled in SSED 4320, Teaching Skills for the Secondary Teacher, at The University of Texas at Tyler. We hope you find them useful.
Below is Lori Burns' list of resources on Consumer Protection Agencies and Laws.
Links to Consumer Protection Laws:
Below are Greg Stawn's links for a unit on worker's rights.
These web pages will help students identify employee rights and
protections provided by law. Students can also use this page to find legislation
that affect workers and employees.
Below is Bill Foley's list of resources for a unit in Accounting
- American Institute of Certified Public Accounting (AICPA).A complete information source for CPA's.
- The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting. Leadership Training Series __ Treasurers Workshop __ Demographic Information about Women In Accounting __ Research Grants __ Scholarships __ Mission Statement The mission of the Educational Foundation is to support the advancement of women in Accounting.
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- Deloitte & Touche. Deloitte & Touche, one of the world's leading professional services firms (accounting, tax, consulting, and professional services), creates powerful business solutions for America and for the world.
- AccountingStudents. The complete online resource for accounting students. Offers employment information, career advice, research and news.
- International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). The objective is to achieve uniformity in the accounting principles that are used by businesses and other organizations for financial reporting around the world.
- General Accounting Office - Accounting division of the United States government. Find the latest information concerning governmental accounting issues.
- Accounting Dictionary Financial Dictionary Accounting Glossary. Financial dictionary, financial glossary assists in looking within financial terms. Find the meaning of accounting terms with Financial Dictionary.
- Prentice Hall. The source for accounting related books and information.
- . The mission of the Area of Accounting is to prepare highly qualified undergraduate- Texas Tech University-The mission of the Area of Accounting is to prepare highly qualified undergraduate, masters and doctoral students for positions in industry, government, public accounting and education. The Area of Accounting is committed to productive research.
- . The leading professional service organizations providing a wide range of business advice that includes auditing, tax consulting, financial sector, corporate finance and corporate recovery.
Below are Clair Balliett's web pages to be used with a Career Objectives Unit:
Below is Holly Hilson’s list of resources for a Business unit in Assessing the Job Market:
- basic browser features. Contains quick explanitions of some basic web browser features.
- internet search tools. Explains internet search tools including keyword searches and subject browsing.
- Work Preference Inventory. A quick interactive inventory to help determine you preferred work style.
- type of resume. Discusses for types of resumes and when you should use each type.
- Job-Winning Resumes. Links to articles, guidelines, tips, and tutorials designed to improve resume writing skills.
- Setting Job Search Goals. Explains why you should set goals for job hunting, and gives some examples.
- list of sources. Lists types of resources you should investigate when job hunting; including previous prospective employers.
- Employment Database. Search for a job by state, objective, and industry.
- "Headhunting" Databases. Post your resume free online for potential employers to view; also search their job database.
- Government Jobs. Contains information about Government employment, including; job opening, application, interview, and Civil Service Exam information.
- Careers in the Military. The leading career information resource for the military world of work.
- start your own business. How to start an internet or at-home business. Tips, Ideas, opportunities and resources.
- how to finance and start. Small Business Administration web site. Starting, financing, opportunities, and more.
- Multicultural Workplace. Importance of diversity, with links to gov. and private organizations and resources promoting Multicultural environments.
- Better Business Bureau. Research companies and find out the lastest scams, tips, and more.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. A list of Federal Laws prohibiting job discrimination and list of prohibited practices.
- American's With Disabilities Act A plain-language overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The Fair Labor Standards Act. An interactive Advisor program to help you understand your rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Below is Mitzi Reuter's list of resources for a unit in Introduction to Business.
Below
is a list of Jodi Ellis's list of resources for a lesson in
interviewing.
Below
is a list of Jodi Ellis's list of resources for a lesson in
interviewing.
Below is Susan Hall's list of resources for a unit in Accounting I.
Definitions of accounting terms and explanations of accounting concepts:
Information on the effects of transactions on the accounting equation with an
interactive test:
Information on chart of accounts with samples and questions to ask when
preparing a chart of accounts:
Information on posting general journal entries and step by step instructions:
Information on trial balance with samples and interactive quizzes:
Information on adjusting journal entries and examples of potential adjusting
entries:
Information on data reported in a balance sheet with sample:
Information on data reported in an income statement with sample:
Information on closing the books at the end of the accounting period
including step by step instructions, examples and mnemonic for remembering the
entries to be made:
Games for learning accounting terms and concepts as well as the steps in the
accounting cycle:
Information on accounting organizations:
Information on starting a business:
Information on investing:
Larry Harmon's List of
Resources for a Unit in Introduction to Business:
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http://www.genconnection.com/econ/chapter9.htm
This site describes the three
types of business ownership in the United States along with their advantages and
disadvantages. It also provides the percent of each type of ownership, as
well as, percent of sales for each type.
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http://www.sba.gov/starting/getting.html
This the Small Business
Administration's site. It includes summary of the three types of business
ownership and a "how to" resource list for new business startups.
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http://www.law.freeadvice.com/
Click on "starting a business"
in the Business Law area. A summary of the three basic
forms of business ownership is included in this site. Also, it answers a
series of frequently asked questions about legal issues encountered with each
business ownership type.
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http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/
Click on the "small business"
topic. This site is a legal resource
for an existing or proposed business. It contains a significant
amount of information on the types of businesses, financing, accounting, and
taxes.
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http://www.toolkit.cch.com/
Information on small business
startup kits is contained in this site. It also contains information on
starting, running, and growing a business from idea to business plan.
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http://www.onlinewbc.gov/docs/finance/org_form.html
This is the Small Business
Administration's online Women's Business Center. It gives advantages and
disadvantages of the three forms of business ownership. Also, it includes
topics ranging from business basics to federal income tax forms.
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http://www.biz.howstuffworks.com/biz-structure3.htm
Descriptions, advantages, and
disadvantages of the three forms of business ownership are included in this
site's contents. A table noting differences in tax treatment, liability,
and administrative costs is also included for each business type.
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http://www.aetaxes.com/Business%20Ownership.htm
This site features a table
that notes the differences in the three types of business ownership from
formation to double taxation issues.
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/
Business plans are featured in
this site's "start-ups" area. Topics covered range from "introduction" to
"creating" business plans.
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http://www.centurionconsulting.com/images/businessplans_com.htm
This is basically a "how to"
site for business plans. The types of plans discussed are summary,
standard, operational, and financing. Outlines are included for some plan
types.
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http://www.morebusiness.com/
This is a general business
information site that features a variety of topics that change each week.
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http://www.mapnp.org/library/plan_dec/plan_dec.htm
A business planning section
and a business plan example are included in this site.
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http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/planning/busplan.html
This Small Business
Administration site has an example of an outline for a business plan.
Each section of the example plan has a complete description.
Below are Tarla Bates' links for preparing for an interview:
Below are Beth McCoy's list of resources for a lesson on the workplace:
Below is Denise Turner'slist of resources for a unit in Business Computer
Information Systems about Desktop Publishing.
The following links were provided by Jerry Barrett for a unit on the music industry:
These links are to publications that report the news, sales, and gossip of the
music industry.
The following links are to cable networks that are programmed to different types
of music.
These links are to organizations that represent and watch over the music
business.
This is a link to a download site for music at a cheap price.
This is where you can find out how music entertainment companies are doing in
the business world.
Below are Elaine Moore's resources for a unit related to the stock market:
- http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/ Small Business Administration
- http://www.allbusiness.com/ Small business resources to help you start, manage and grow your business. Business plans, marketing tips, computer knowledge, hiring strategies, business loans, legal advice and more.
- http://www.morebusiness.com/ advice on everything from business plans to financing options
- http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/hotlist SBA Online Library - Reading Rooms
- http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/businesses/small -- Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
- http://www.lawecon.findlaw.com/ FindLaw - Law, Lawyer, Lawyers, Attorney, Attorneys and Legal Resources
- http://app1.sba.gov/hotlist/ SBA's List of Outside Resources & Great Business Hotlinks
- http://www.stockmaven.com/ Useful research sites
- http://www.wsj.com/ The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition
- http://investdb.theglobeandmail.com/invest/investSQL/gx.company_search Stock look up tool
Below are Beverly Anthony's links for a unit on Business Ownership:
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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Partnership The website includes the
pros and cons of having a partnership. It also has business terms
available to the student.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Sole Proprietorship The website
describes the advantages and disadvantages of running a sole proprietorship.
- Business
Partnership Agreements This website defines and describes different
business partnership agreements.
- Comparison Charts
The website gives a comparison chart
for different business entities.
- Comparison of Different Types
of Businesses This website compares the different types of businesses
one can begin. It allows one to compare and contrast the businesses.
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How to form a Corporation The website has information that will allow
one to create a corporation from beginning to end.
- How to
Understand Sole Proprietorships This website contains an overview of
sole proprietorships. The website can help one gain information to run a
sole proprietorship.
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Partnership Agreement The website describes the legalities behind
establishing a business. It defines the term and has forms available for
one to begin a partnership.
- SBA Women's Business Letter
This website gives one a general overview of business basics. It gives one
assistance with starting a business to actually managing one. It has
helpful hints and and educational information.
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Sole Proprietorship The website has vital information that allows one
to begin a sole proprietorship. It also has examples of successful sole
proprietorships in the US and terms relating to the business.
- The New York Stock Exchange This website
goes directly to the New York Stock Exchange. It allows one to check the
stock exchange on a daily basis. It also has terms and definitions related
to businesses.
Below are Laura Chabarria's links for a lesson on Entrepreneurship:
Below are Teri Jackson's links for a unit on Career Exploration and Budgeting: