Explanation should include statutes and laws from local, state, and federal governments that apply to running an entrepreneurial business. Regulations may include
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can one be sure the business has complied with laws affecting hiring, firing, and safety of employees?
- How do regulations differ from one industry to the next (e.g., childcare, food service)?
- What are examples of regulations associated with restaurants?
- How does the ADA affect small businesses?
- What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
- What legal issues face entrepreneurs who start e-commerce sites?
- Why should the government oversee workplace safety?
- How can the Small Business Administration (SBA) be helpful to a new business owner?
- Who in the local area enforces compliance with regulations related to entrepreneurial businesses?
- What resources are available to assist entrepreneurial businesses?
- Who checks or monitors the legal procedures of a small business? What is an audit? When might one occur?