1. Introduction to Business

2. Cottage Industry Before businesses, we were self sufficient
Produced our own food, clothing, etc…
Little urban settlement prevented almost all specialization
(No need for markets and stores if you produce all your own goods)

3. Specialization As settlement increased, so did specialization…….why?
Ability and Interests
Geography – climate conditions
Convenience
Increase in population – more was needed than what could be produced by the individual.

4. Specialization

5. Motive For Profit Not for Profit Goal is to make money
Increase sales and exposure
Google, RBC, Zehrs, Shell, Apple etc…
Not for Profit
Often NGO’s or research agencies
Often humanitarian in nature.

6. Christians and Business
What makes a business Christian?
Is there such a thing as a Christian business?
Do you think there should be a distinction between the two?

7. WHW’s of Business Product (What) Quality Effectiveness Usefulness
Background – Where it came from/why it was invented

8. Actions and Practice (How)
How do we treat customers?
How do we treat employees?
How do we treat our community?
How do we treat the environment?
How do we treat our suppliers?

9. People (Who)
Employees
Interactions with Customers