This latest edition, introduces readers to the process of creation of a new venture and the critical knowledge needed for its successful launch. It provides various tools needed for entrepreneurial success. The reader is exposed to all the aspects of a small enterprise for establishing the business in a competitive environment; right from building the plan to considering the marketing and financial aspects.
Table of Contents
SECTION I The Challenge of Entrepreneurship
Chapter 1 The Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Chapter 2 Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind: From Ideas to Reality
SECTION II Building the Business Plan: Beginning Considerations
Chapter 3 Designing a Competitive Business Model and Building a Solid Strategic Plan
Chapter 4 Conducting a Feasibility Analysis and Crafting a Winning Business Plan
Chapter 5 Forms of Business Ownership
Chapter 6 Franchising and the Entrepreneur
Chapter 7 Buying an Existing Business
SECTION III Building the Business Plan: Marketing and Financial
Considerations
Chapter 8 Building a Powerful Marketing Plan
Chapter 9 E-Commerce and the Entrepreneur
Chapter 10 Pricing Strategies
Chapter 11 Creating a Successful Financial Plan
Chapter 12 Managing Cash Flow
SECTION IV Putting the Business Plan to Work: Sources of Funds
Chapter 13 Sources of Financing: Debt and Equity
Chapter 14 Choosing the Right Location and Layout
Chapter 15 Global Aspects of Entrepreneurship
Chapter 16 Building a New Venture Team and Planning for the Next Generation
