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Entrepreneurship is a fundamental business discipline and a phenomenon that drives economic growth globally. This short-form textbook focuses on the absolute essential elements of the field, covering theory and practice.
Illuminating the development of entrepreneurship, the author also concisely introduces the entrepreneurial personality and some of the additional hurdles faced by female and minority entrepreneurs. The central role of creativity, innovation and culture are also examined as well as entrepreneurial strategies for finance and marketing.
This short text provides a unique expert overview for students of entrepreneurship, whilst the practical insights will also be useful in applications for budding entrepreneurs.
List of contents
1. Introduction 2. Entrepreneurship: Theories and Context 3. The Entrepreneur: Characteristics and Personality 4. Female Entrepreneurship 5. Enterprise Culture 6. Opportunity Recognition 7. Entrepreneurial Strategies
About the author
Nerys Fuller-Love is Reader in the Business School in Aberystwyth University and has written numerous articles on entrepreneurship in refereed journals.
Summary
Entrepreneurship is a fundamental business discipline and a phenomenon that drives economic growth globally. This shortform textbook focuses on the absolute essential elements of the field, covering theory and practice
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‘Full of relevant theory and practical examples of contemporary entrepreneurship, this book is highly recommended.’ – Ian Fillis, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
