Small Business Videos
- Entrepreneurship for the new millennium
- Call Number: HB615 .E578 1999
Location: College and Career Information Center
Publication information: Sunrise, Fl : D.E. Visuals, c1999
Physical description: 1 videocassette (28 min., 25 sec.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Explores the emerging group of professional entrepreneurs including their common motivation and typical characteristics as well as the changing trends in entrepreneurship and the planning required for a the creation of a successful business
- Introduction to entrepreneurship;building the dream
- Call Number: HB615 .I6 1999
Location: General
Publication information: Los Angeles, Calif. : University Access, c1999
Physical description: 6 videocassettes (720 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in. in container 31 X 27 X 9 cm
Description: The director of The Entrepreneur Program, University of Southern California presents key aspects of success such as finding your model business, having a mentor, inside a startup, and the importance of purpose
Contents: tape 1. Do you have what is takes? Myth of the entrepreneur -- tape 2. Finding your idea Entry strategies: getting started -- tape 3. Feasibility: will it work? Tool set: marketing your idea -- tape 4. Tool set: reaching your customer Tool set: how much money do you really need? -- tape 5. Tool set: the money hunt The business plan and beyond -- tape. 6. Corporate entrepreneurship Franchises: making their dream your dream
- Major league entrepreneurs
- Call Number: HB615 .M356 2002
Location: General
Publication information: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2002
Physical description: 1 videodisc (57 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Description: Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, discuss being an entrepreneur in the the world of professional sports--Container
- Success story of an entrepreneur;from earth buddies to air hogs
- Call Number: HB615 .S83 2004
Location: General
Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Physical description: 1 videocassette (17 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Presents the story of Anton Rabie and his company, Spin Master, as they become a major power in the North American toy industry with Earth Buddies, Air Hogs, and Flick Trix Finger Bikes. Filmed over eight years, the program tracks Spin Master's meteoric rise and the manufacturing pressures that nearly blew the company apart. Also examines the stresses of trade shows and negotiating with top retailers
- Business plans;tactics & techniques
- Call Number: HD30.28 .B8 1996
Location: circd,gnrve
Publication information: [1996]
Physical description: 4 videocassettes (5 hr., 38 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: A telecourse developed to support small businesses and offer ideas for successful small businesses in the College of DuPage District. Assists with development of a business plan
Contents: session 1. [no title] (1 hr., 44 min.) -- session 2. Background and operating environment Marketing strategies (1 hr., 9 min.) -- session 3. Sales projections Managment and organization (1 hr., 7 min.) -- session 4. Financial statements Review and conclusion (1 hr., 38 min.)
- Challenges of leadership
- Call Number: HD30.28 .C435 2004
Location: General
Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2004
Physical description: 1 videodisc (videodisc) (57 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Description: Jeff Greenfield interviews two high-tech CEOs, Carly Fiorina of Hewlett-Packard and John Chambers of Cisco Systems, discussing how they adjust their business plans to a changing economy and competitive environment
- Creating the future
- Call Number: HD30.28 .H22 1998
Location: General
Publication information: [Standford, CA] : Stanford Video Mill Valley, CA : Kantola Productions [distributor], c1998
Physical description: 1 videocassette (51:35) : sd., col. : 1/2 in
Description: Never has there been a more exciting or more hazardous time to be at the helm of a corporation. Strategy innovation is the only way for a company to renew its lease on success
- Competition versus central planning
- Call Number: HD41 .C66 1996
Location: General
Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, 1996
Physical description: 1 videocassette (27 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: This program provides a detailed account of the invisible land , and identifies some of the desirable features of this competitive outcome
- Dynamic leadership in turbulent times
- Call Number: HD57.7 .D962 2002
Location: General
Publication information: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2002
Physical description: 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Jeff Greenfield interviews two of the New York region's top executives, Charles Lee of Verizon Communications and Arthur Ryan of Prudential Financial, reflecting on corporate America after September 11th, business ethics in a post-Enron world, and industry regulatory issues
- Leading in a time of change;a conversation with Peter F. Drucker & Peter M. Senge
- Call Number: HD58.8 .L4 2001
Location: General
Publication information: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2001
Physical description: 1 videocassette (42 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in. + Viewer's workbook (45 p. 24 cm.), Facilitator's notes (1 card 24 cm.)
Contents: Workbook contents: 1. Anticipaitng and welcoming change -- 2. Identifying mental models -- 3. Creating receptivity to change through systematic planned abandonment -- 4. Innovation versus problem solving: organized improvement -- 5. Welcoming and exploiting unexpected opportunities -- 6. Linking opportunities to people and other resources -- 7. Preserving trust: continuity within change -- 8. Motivating and retaining top performers: attitudes about people in organization -- 9. Conclusion
- Cutting their own cloth
- Call Number: HD62.5 .C88 1999
Location: General
Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, c1999
Physical description: 1 videocassette (22 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Examines the process of starting a business on a shoestring budget in the highly competitive fashion industry. Features Savage Sisters, an up-and-coming Australian label in trendy sportswear, which was begun by partners and sisters Lou and Sophie McDermott after they were rejected by a competitive fashion course. The sisters discuss start-up hurdles such as financing and market/product research, setting goals and sharing responsibilities, determining pricing and profit margins, dealing with logistics, maintaining cash flow, developing a marketing plan, and finding good business advice
- Small Business Development Center
- Call Number: HD62.5 .S622 1998
Location: General
Publication information: c1998
Physical description: 1 videocassette (9 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Describes the Small Business Development Center at the College of DuPage and shows how to make use of its services
- America at work
- Call Number: HD62.7 .A6 1996
Location: General
Publication information: [Redmond, WA] : Microsoft Corporation : Microsoft Video Products for Small Business, 1996
Physical description: 6 videocassettes (ca. 60 min. each) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Provides information for small businesses on the use of technology to become more competitive in the current and future economic environment
Contents: v. 1. Marketing your small business -- v. 2. Getting started with technology -- v. 3. Doing business on the Internet -- v. 4. Virtual offices and alternative workplaces -- v. 5. Customer inventory and employee tracking -- v. 6. Information sharing made easy
- Small business 2000
- Call Number: HD62.7 .S6 1996
Location: General
Publication information: [New Orleans : Small Business 2000,] c1996
Physical description: 13 videocassettes (30 min. each) : sd., col. 1/2 in. + 1 study guide (44 leaves 28 cm.)
Description: Presents programs filmed on location about starting and growing a business. The Master class segment of each program shows a small business owner talking about all aspects of his or her particular business. Each program features a question and answer segment with Jim Schell, a veteran entrepreneur. Periodically, Alan Cohen explains how small business owners can use the Internet, and Stephen Jackson discusses software
- Small business management strategies
- Call Number: HD62.7 .S635 2006
Location: General
Publication information: [S.l.] : ShowMeHow Videos, [2006]
Physical description: 1 videodisc (ca. 132 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Description: Learn real-world strategies as six seasoned CEO’ s of small to mid-sized businesses share their insight, knowledge, and experience. Examines all stages of starting a business— from initial decision-making through the setting of long-term goals. Learn about leadership and employees relations. These experts discuss marketing ideas, the importance of branding and the development of a mission statement
- Secrets of successful home-based businesses
- Call Number: HD2333 .S43 2000
Location: General
Publication information: West Jordan, Utah : Dreamaster Productions, c2000
Physical description: 1 videocassette (85 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Seven home business experts provide down-to-earth advice and suggestions to help you become a home-business success
- Think small!;finding big jobs in small businesses
- Call Number: HD2341 .T4 2002
Location: College and Career Information Center
Publication information: Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, c2002
Physical description: 1 videocassette (25 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Learn about the unique opportunities small businesses have to offer and the advantages to employees choosing small over large
- The dream team;turning big ideas into multibillion dollar businesses
- Call Number: HD2741 .D743 2006
Location: General
Publication information: [Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2006]
Physical description: 1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Description: Jeff Greenfield interviews two executives who have turned great ideas into multibillion dollar companies. Robert L. Johnson, one of the leading entrepreneurs of his time, created Black Entertainment Television and founded his own firm to invest in hotels, real estate, banks, and media. Bill Marriott turned the small hotel and food business founded by his parents and turned it into the highest grossing hospitality chain in the world
- Jack Welch;icon of leadership
- Call Number: HD9697.A3 U567 2002
Location: General
Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2002
Physical description: 1 videodisc (57 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Description: Interview with the man widely recognized as the CEO of the Century: Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Company. Mr. Welch shares his commonsense philosophy that transformed General Electric into the most admired company in the world and revolutionized the way business is transacted today
- Great careers in 2 years or less
- Call Number: HF5381 .G743 2005
Location: College and Career Information Center
Publication information: Jacksonville Beach, FL : Linx Educational Pub., 2005
Physical description: 1 videodisc (ca. 30 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in. + 1 instructor's guide
Description: The program presents career options not requiring a long term commitment for college or training. Included is a brief explanation of vertification programs, trade/vocational schools, technical and associate degrees
Contents: Cosmetology -- Office administration -- Dental Technology, hygiene & assistance -- Entrepreneurship -- A final word
- Guerilla marketing
- Call Number: HF5415 .G8 1997
Location: General
Publication information: [Washington, D.C.] : Small Business Institute, c1997
Physical description: 1 videocassette (2 hr.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Jay Conrad Levinson presents creative strategies and proven tactics for effectively marketing products and services without having to spend huge amounts of money on advertising and marketing
- Guerrilla marketing in action!
- Call Number: HF5415 .G82 1997
Location: General
Publication information: San Francisco, CA : Guerrilla Marketing International, c1997
Physical description: 1 videocassette (55 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in + 1 guide
Description: Jay Conrad Levinson presents his low-cost, no-risk way of marketing with examples from seven businesses that generated profits with small investments
- Store wars;when Wal-Mart comes to town
- Call Number: HF5429.215.U6 S76 2001
Location: General
Publication information: Oley, PA Bullfrog Films, c2001
Physical description: 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Follows events in Ashland, VA, over a one-year period, from the first stormy public hearing that galvanizes residents' opposition until the Town Council takes a final vote on the proposed Wal-Mart Store. Does not single out Wal-Mart, but rather highlights its position as the icon of the Big Box industry. While offering a critical view of this industry, the film presents fairly all viewpoints on this controversial issue
- Franchising
- Call Number: HF5429.23 .F726 2000
Location: College and Career Information Center
Publication information: Sunrise, Fla. : D.E. Visuals, c2000
Physical description: 1 videocassette (24 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Explores the different types of franchises and how they are put together. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of franchising. Interviews several owners of business franchises about their business operations and why they choose their line of work
- Financial strategies
- Call Number: HG4027.7 .F563 2006
Location: General
Publication information: [S.l.] : ShowMeHow Videos, c2006
Physical description: 1 videodisc (72 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Description: James Brandon, a veteran CPA, shares the invaluable financial accounting considerations you need to successfully manage your business. Learn strategies used by business owners who take a proactive approach to operating their businesses --Container
- Net profits
- Call Number: TK5105.875.I57 N38 1996
Location: General
Publication information: Alexandria, VA : Distributed by PBS Video, c1996
Physical description: 1 videocassette (30 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Describes the burgeoning and lucrative use of the Internet in marketing
8/15/2007
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