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Virginia's Yarn Shop


Melodie Philhours, William B. Olson

published: 2006 | Case Study | Introductory Business

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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