Transition of Socialist Economies

socialist-economies-in-transit.pdf

Russia Timeline

Capitalism vs. Communism

Communist Russia


Rich in Rusia documentary

Video Rich in Russia

Business Plan

BUSINESS PLAN



Design a business plan for you and three classmates. Answer the following questions

1.    What Business Am I In

2.    Your Target Market,

3.    Pricing

4.    Store Front and Layout, and

5.    Advertising.

BUSINESS PLAN QUESTIONS

Use the following questions to make decision about a business idea of your choice. Be sure to write out your answers...to remember your decisions and build on them.

1.    How can you describe the business...in only one paragraph please?

2.    What is your product, or service?

3.    Who will buy it?

4.    Where should you locate the business?

5.    How can you attract customers?

6.    What is your competition?

7.    How much should you charge for the products or service?

8.    What advice do you need and who can provide it?

9.    How will you organize the managers and/or workers of the business?

10.How will you split the profits? Who is responsible for the losses?

11.What should you consider to be able to produce the product and get it to the customer?

12.How much money is needed to get the business started?

13.How many customers will you have per month and how much will they buy per month?

14.How much does it cost to make the product or provide the service?

15.What are your operating costs? (Include your own salary)

16.How much money will your business earn each month by selling your product or service?

17.How much investment will you need to keep the business going until you make a profit?

18.What is your potential profit per year for Year I, Year II, and Year III?

19.How much money do you need to borrow to start this business?

20.How will you make the business grow in the future?

Ideas for Starters

You might want to think about some of the following types of business to get your business plan "thinking processes" moving:

• Lemonade stand
• Refreshment stand at local games
• Child care
• Hot dog stand
• Yard care
• Developing a web page for others
• Youth community center
• Shopping service for seniors
• Pet sitting
• Delivery services
• House cleaning service
• Janitorial services for local businesses
• Selling used clothes
• Jewelry making
• Catalog sales
• Temporaries agency
• Computer service business
• Travel services
• Musical group
• Repair services (shoes, electrical equipment, cars, clothing, etc.)

QUESTIONS FOR CREATIVE THINKING

Use some of the following questions to guide your thinking about starting a business:

A. What kind of business would you start if you and two classmates had access to a loan for $10, 000?

B. What kind of business could you start if you want to do business with another country?

C. How could you start a business and then later make it into your own franchising business for purposes of expansion?

Dragons Den

The Dragons are Entrepeneurs who have made millions and have a lot of experience


Dragons Den  watch the video

The Sectors of Industry and types of economy

   

Economic industries BBC bitesize

Economic Sectors Power Point Presentation


Rich in Russia video

Jerusalem: a sacred city

Jerusalem, a Tale of Two Cities  video

Very interesting BBC article: What makes Jerusalem so Holy?

Historical conflict: Timeline

Jerusalem: A Holy City Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel, is considered a holy city by three major religions: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. For centuries, Jerusalem has been a spiritual center. The three religions can be seen in the cultural landmarks (human made buildings that represent an idea or specific place) of Jerusalem and in the symbols used around the world to represent these religions. 

All three religions describe Abraham as an important figure in their early history. Muslims (followers of Islam) call Abraham, Ibrahim. Abraham and his family were nomads. They lived in tents and traveled from place to place in order to provide good grazing for their sheep. Abraham and his people are believed to have traveled in what is now the country of Israel, as well as areas that are now part of Syria, Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. All three religions describe Abraham as the father of two sons, Isaac and Ishmael. Jews consider Isaac to be their ancestor, and Arabs consider Ishmael to be their ancestor. Jesus, whom Christians believe to be the son of God, lived in this area also. Knowing that the three religions share a common history and geography, it is not surprising that Jerusalem is considered holy by all three religions. 

Three-fourths of today's population of Jerusalem are Jews (followers of Judaism). Jerusalem has been of religious and political importance to Judaism since Biblical times. To honor God, the Jews built over the ages a series of Temples in Jerusalem, which became the focus of Jewish religious practices and beliefs. The Jewish holy book called the Tanakh describes how important Jerusalem is for Jews.

Today, a very important cultural landmark in Jerusalem is the Western Wall (formerly called the Wailing Wall) which is a symbol of the ancient Temples. Today, Jews say prayers at this stone wall, and often prayers are written on small pieces of paper and left in cracks in the wall. Other important Jewish religious sites in Jerusalem are King David’s Tomb, the Jewish Cemetery, and Tombs of the Prophets. A cultural symbol used to recognize Judaism is a six-pointed star like the one on Israel’s flag.



Jerusalem is Islam’s third holiest city, after Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. Muslims believe that Muhammad visited heaven from a site in Jerusalem. Muhammad was an Arab prophet who preserved the word of God (called Allah) in a sacred book called the Quran. At this spot in Jerusalem, a golden domed shrine called the Dome of the Rock was built. This cultural landmark covers the stone from where Muhammad ascended to heaven. Today, Muslims visit the Dome of the Rock for religious purposes.  Another Islamic religious site in Jerusalem is an ancient mosque (a building where Muslims pray) called Al Aqsa. The green and white flag of Pakistan shows a cultural symbol for Muslims. It is a crescent moon and a star. 






Christians (followers of Christianity) also consider Jerusalem a holy city. Many sites mentioned in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible (the holy book of the Christians) are located in Jerusalem. Jesus taught his followers and performed miracles in this city. The Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows) was the path Jesus walked while carrying a cross to Calvary. Calvary is the site where Jesus's body was nailed to the cross, and where he died, and was resurrected. In this location, a cultural landmark was created called the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Therefore, this spot is very special to Christians. Christians also use a symbol to identify their religion.

Norway flag with cross





The presence of three religions has also led to violence. Each religion has at times sought to be in control of the area. Currently, Israel and Jerusalem are dominated by a Jewish leadership; however, work is continuing on allowing tolerance and political rights for those of other religious groups especially the Palestinian Muslims and Christians living in Israel.

Taken from: http://geoalliance.asu.edu/

  

Chapter 8 Geopolitics

Read from page 252 to 287, find the answers to the questions provided by your teacher.

De Blij Human Geography chapter 8