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Becoming an Inventor
Reupena William Afalava
Professor Kathleen Kollar
Business 105
11 January 2012
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Abstract
An inventor is a person who invents, especially one who devises some new process,
appliance, machine or article, a person who creates inventions. An invention is a new
process, machine, improvement etc,.
Summary
The inventor enjoys working at home, enjoys cooking, cleaning, repairs and remodeling.
Has no management skills with less financial skills. This inventor came up with a new
kind of appliance to meet everyday consumer needs. Great idea but to start the
process, there was not a clue to how much funding this whole process will cost.
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Becoming an Inventor
“Necessity is the mother of invention”. This quote is often used when a miraculous invention is discovered. Throughout history, many inventions have been created, and many inventors are discovered. We often wonder what will be invented in the future to improve our situation. In the last 150 years, many inventions in communications, transportations, health and agriculture have solved various problems in our world and brought the entire planet closer. The computer, cell phone, automobiles, vaccines and improved farming techniques have made most people’s lives easier, however, problems still exists in the world. Therefore, in the next 150 years, more inventions need to be created to improve the lives of many and the following invention stand out as being the most useful for our future.
The Homework on Methods in Identifying Business Process
Abstract This paper will discuss which information gathering methods can be used in analyzing requirements, identify which business process mapping methods should be used in analysis activities, discuss which business process mapping tools should be used in documenting analysis, indicate how the analyst would know if these methods and tools were effective in understanding the requirements, and ...
The main problem for the many inventors today is the funds. Funding new inventions is somewhat a 50/50 chance of making it out there. Inventors need to have very useful and important reasons for the new invention. Gathering information as well as testing the product are some of the steps to start inventing. Making sure that the product will meet the needs of the consumer. Going through a lot of testing, making sure the product is safe to the public. With all that done, most of the funds has been used. But with all the problems people face and how the economy has dropped in percentage, new inventors will be discovered. People will somehow try to invent something to survive this economy.
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Becoming an Inventor
Pros and Cons
Sole Proprietor
Pros: Owner makes 100% of decisions
Simplest to set up
Least costly to operate
Cons: Personally liable for any debt or lawsuit
Limited to personal resources if seeking to expand
Limited by skills set of owner
Choosing this option could limit the amount of money available to the business as it would all come from you and your spouse.
Partnership
Pros: Pools financial resources of all partners
Pools skill sets of all partners
Need tax return of partnership that flows into personal return
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Cons: Requires legal “Partnership Agreement”
Partners may not agree on decisions
Still personally liable
Choosing this option, you and your partners would have to agree on many things, in particular the goals of the company, how profits should be split, liabilities, etc;
Corporation
Pros: No liability issues to stockholders
Unlimited ability to raise funds (just sell more stocks)
Greater ability to attract needed talent
Cons: Managers have to answer to multiple owners (stockholders)
Many more financial reporting requirements (SEC, IRS etc;)
The Business plan on Owning A Business People Interesting Owner
Business at a Glance Owning a business is a very interesting occupation. It provides many opportunities such as meeting people through selling merchandise. It also provides the chance to use creativity through the different apparel for stores. Therefore, business ensures a great sense of self-fulfillment for the owner due to the fact that it is focusing on the owners personal interests. Owning a ...
Double taxation-at corporate level and again on dividends paid to
Stockholders
If you choose this option, you would lose some control over the decision making as now there are multiple owners of the business each having their own opinion over how/ what should be done.
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Choosing Sole Proprietor
I Chose Sole Proprietor. As a beginner I chose to start here and work my way up. My first invention with the one person I trust, my spouse. In starting a business, you would have to spend money to make money. Making decisions is only between you and your spouse and plus you will be supportive of each other’s opinions. A first time inventor should always start from the bottom and as the business starts to grow, maybe questions of merging into a bigger management would be most likely a success.
References: Einstein, Albert: Quote Retrieved from ThinkExist.com Ebert, R.J., &
Griffin R. W (2005) Business essentials, Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Prentice Hall.
