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Virginia's Yarn Shop
Melodie Philhours, William B. Olson
published: 2006 | Case Study | Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Subject Area: Small Business/Entrepreneurship; Introductory Business
Key Issues: Role of Owner; Operation of Small Firm; Obstacles & Pitfalls of Hobby Co Entrepreneurship
Case Description: This case studies a small
business owner, Virginia Reed, running a yarn shop out of her home.
With profits for the past year at only $3,000, this case questions
whether she, and other small business people, can continue to meet
income needs while keeping a business going.
# Case Pages: 6
Case Number: 060024-12-1
Teaching Note: Yes
revised May 24/06
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