1. Describe how small firms can properly prepare for growth and how do entrepreneurs interpret international expansion strategies and outsourcing to seek further opportunities?   

2. How strategic alliances differs from joint ventures. What alternatives do entrepreneurs have regarding these in the maturity stage of their companies? Give examples.

3. Describe the services that Canadian private and governmental institutions provide small businesses in order to support the development of entrepreneurial ventures. How are these going to be relevant to the new businesses? 

4. In your opinion, what is the role that entrepreneurs play in the development of an economy as well as what are their advantages. Please be specific and provide examples based on class discussions.