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Book One, Preparing for Entrepreneurship, opens the curtains on A Trilogy on Entrepreneurship. As the title proclaims, Book One endeavors to take the entrepreneur through the step-by-step process of Opportunity Seeking, Opportunity Screening and Opportunity Seizing. The first step allows the entrepreneur to unravel the myriad possibilities in finding a good business venture by following any one of several proven methodologies. This is a creative and...
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William J. Baumol is professor of economics and academic director of the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at New York University. His many books include The Free-Market Innovation Machine: Analyzing the Growth Miracle of Capitalism and The Invention of Enterprise: Entrepreneurship from Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Times (both Princeton).
An authoritative look at the microeconomics of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs are widely recognized...
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"Others have searched, it is your job to 'research', that is why you are a 'Researcher'... " These are the words of my Business Ethics and Law MBA Lecturer. He will further say "Research is like building a brick wall but you cannot build it all alone. Your job as a researcher is to put a piece of brick (your work) on the wall (knowledge), while others will continue to place theirs. With this in perspective, I cannot cover everything in this book,...
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Entrepreneurship is an old but living concept and its association with economic development is so closely linked that often it called as cause-effect relationship i.e. economic development is the effect for which entrepreneurship is the cause. Thus, since long Government has started promoting entrepreneurial activities by establishing several service providing institutions for conducting Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs). The major thrust...
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In the process of planned and balanced rural and regional development in the developing countries, the set of critical questions faced by them is how to generate full employment for the labor force, how to increase income levels of the people and how to reduce the glaring disparities in the standards of living. One realistic and practical mechanism in meeting the challenge of development appears to be in the realm of Rural Empowerment. It is therefore...
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There is a current buzz about entrepreneurship; everyone seems to be talking about it. The recent advancements in technology which makes starting up a new business easier than it used to be contributed immensely to the high spate of entrepreneurs in the world now. But what is this entrepreneurship that everyone seems to be talking about?
In plain terms, entrepreneurship simply means the willingness to conceive, develop, organize and manage a business...
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Peter Drucker's classic book on innovation and entrepreneurship
This is the first book to present innovation and entrepreneurship as a purposeful and systematic discipline that explains and analyzes the challenges and opportunities of America's new entrepreneurial economy. Superbly practical, Innovation and Entrepreneurship explains what established businesses, public service institutions, and new ventures need to know and do to succeed in today's...
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"Winner of the 2011 Silver Medal Book Award in Entrepreneurship, Axiom Business" David S. Landes is the Coolidge Professor of History and professor emeritus of economics at Harvard University. Joel Mokyr is the Robert Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences and professor of economics and history at Northwestern University. William J. Baumol is the Harold Price Professor of Entrepreneurship at New York University's Stern School of Business.
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Whether you are just beginning as an entrepreneur, pivoting, reviewing the basics, or making the shift to a Christian mindset, this book provides a step-by-step framework to assist you in methodically developing either a business or charitable organization that can, provide temporal benefits for you and your community, while generating eternal benefits for individuals whom you have the opportunity to influence through your work. God has called you...
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All the richest people in history have two things in common – they were entrepreneurs and they sold new technologies. The most recent batch of billionaires sold computer technology.
Coming up with new ideas and trying to sell them is the riskiest form of entrepreneurship. The entrepreneur does not know if there are enough customers for the new product, if selling the product is profitable or if it will work logistically. Entrepreneurs should start...
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Selchouk writes clearly and passionately about entrepreneurship and also spends time applying his mindset to property in a book that will appeal to budding entrepreneurs, business owners and even students. John Warrillow best selling author and President of the Sellability Score Selchouk applies his legal mind and passion for business creativity in writing this highly motivational book that no doubt will connect with many entrepreneurs around the...
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A tapestry of innovation, ideas, and commerce, Africa and its entrepreneurial hubs are deeply connected to those of the past. Moses E. Ochonu and an international group of contributors explores the lived experiences of African innovators who have created value for themselves and their communities. Profiles of vendors, farmers, craftspeople, healers, spiritual consultants, warriors, musicians, technological innovators, political mobilizers, and laborers...
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In Pursuit - Journeys in African Entrepreneurship chronicles the journeys of two friends whose experiences in America shaped their approach to starting their own businesses in Nigeria. Drawing on their experiences of working, building and supporting business, and exposure to multimillion-dollar projects around the world, they uncover what it takes to own, run, and grow a profitable business.
Through their personal insights, they relay information...
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Who drives transformation in society? How do they do it?
In this compelling book, strategy guru Roger L. Martin and Skoll Foundation President and CEO Sally R. Osberg describe how social entrepreneurs target systems that exist in a stable but unjust equilibrium and transform them into entirely new, superior, and sustainable equilibria. All of these leaders -- call them disrupters, visionaries, or changemakers -- develop, build, and scale their solutions...
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Congratulations on visiting "Strategic Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Path to Success." In this book, we'll dig into the exciting realm of entrepreneurship and examine how strategic thinking may aid in the creation and expansion of a profitable company. Understanding the strategic entrepreneurship concepts can provide you a competitive edge in today's ever-changing market, whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner. -...
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Book Two, Creating the Enterprise, commits the entrepreneur to establishing a new business venture. The organizational, legal, technical and managerial elements of putting an enterprise together are complemented by the writing and submission of a business plan for the eyes and ears of investors, financiers, partners and managers. The book takes the entrepreneur through the art and science of Investing and Financing. For entrepreneurs considering the...
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Entrepreneurship and innovation have emerged globally as significant drivers for inclusive economic growth, contributing to both job and wealth creation. Especially since Egypt's 2011 revolution, the need has become pressing for novel models that capitalize on the country's human resources. Half of the Egyptian population is less than 25 years old and almost one quarter is between 18 and 29 years old. More than any other time, an entrepreneurial spirit...
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Make Money Now: The Soul of Entrepreneurship is a manual that teaches how you can develop the so-called entrepreneurial spirit. In order to do this, you must have the right understanding of what true entrepreneurship really is. It is worth noting as early as now that entrepreneurship is an art. It is now considered an art form that generates money. In order to succeed in business, the one who is engaging in it, known as the entrepreneur, must have...
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“Entrepreneurship Education Enriches Entrepreneurial Management in Digital Age” is a simple, concise approach to entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial management that provides numerous recommendations and encouragement to entrepreneurs as well as students of entrepreneurship education, lecturers, and professors to pursue in today's digital age.
The key message of the book is that entrepreneurship education enhances entrepreneurial management...
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Entrepreneurship is often defined as the process of starting, organizing, and managing a new business venture to make a profit. However, there is more to entrepreneurship than just starting a business. Entrepreneurship is also about having the mindset and attitude necessary to take risks, be innovative, and think outside the box. In this article, we will explore the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial mindset.Entrepreneurship is often...