Entrepreneurial Beginnings

Author : Joe Carlen
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780231542814

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A Brief History of Entrepreneurship by Joe Carlen Pdf

A Brief History of Entrepreneurship charts how the pursuit of profit by private individuals has been a prime mover in revolutionizing civilization. Entrepreneurs often butt up against processes, technologies, social conventions, and even laws. So they circumvent, innovate, and violate to obtain what they want. This creative destruction has brought about overland and overseas trade, colonization, and a host of revolutionary technologies—from caffeinated beverages to the personal computer—that have transformed society. Consulting rich archival sources, including some that have never before been translated, Carlen maps the course of human history through nine episodes when entrepreneurship reshaped our world. Highlighting the most colorful characters of each era, he discusses Mesopotamian merchants' creation of the urban market economy; Phoenician merchant-sailors intercontinental trade, which came to connect Africa, Asia, and Europe; Chinese tea traders' invention of paper money; the colonization of the Americas; and the current "flattening" of the world's economic playing field. Yet the pursuit of profit hasn't always moved us forward. From slavery to organized crime, Carlen explores how entrepreneurship can sometimes work at the expense of others. He also discusses the new entrepreneurs who, through the nascent space tourism industry, are leading humanity to a multiplanetary future. By exploring all sides of this legacy, Carlen brings much-needed detail to the role of entrepreneurship in revolutionizing civilization.

Author : Joshua Harris,Candice Harris
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798876943606

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Entrepreneurial Beginnings by Joshua Harris,Candice Harris Pdf

Are you dreaming of starting your own business but don't know where to begin? "Entrepreneurial Beginnings: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Dream" is your comprehensive guide to transforming entrepreneurial dreams into reality. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom, strategies, and practical advice, tailored for both budding and experienced entrepreneurs. What This Book Offers: A Comprehensive Roadmap: From conceiving an innovative business idea to navigating the complexities of growth and scalability, this book covers every crucial step in the entrepreneurial journey. Practical Tools and Templates: Equipped with business plan templates, financial management tools, legal document guidelines, and more, this book is not just a guide but a hands-on toolkit for aspiring business owners. Real-World Case Studies: Be inspired by a diverse range of success stories and learn from the trials and triumphs of real entrepreneurs who have paved the way to success. Up-to-Date Strategies: Dive into current trends and future outlooks in entrepreneurship, ensuring you're prepared for the evolving landscape of the business world. Accessible and Engaging: Written in a clear, engaging style, this book breaks down complex concepts into easily digestible sections, making the world of entrepreneurship accessible to all. Why Choose This Book? Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or looking to expand your business, "Entrepreneurial Beginnings" provides invaluable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. It balances motivational content with practical advice, making it an ideal companion for your entrepreneurial journey. Who Will Benefit? Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking a clear, step-by-step guide to starting their business. Business owners looking to refine their approach and grow their enterprise. Students of business and entrepreneurship courses. Anyone with a dream to start a business and a need for guidance to make it happen. Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success and take the first confident step towards realizing your business dreams. "Entrepreneurial Beginnings: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Dream" is more than just a book; it's your personal mentor in the world of entrepreneurship. Grab your copy today and start building the future you envision!

Author : Tom Nicholas
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674988002

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VC by Tom Nicholas Pdf

From nineteenth-century whaling to a multitude of firms pursuing entrepreneurial finance today, venture finance reflects a deep-seated tradition in the deployment of risk capital in the United States. Tom Nicholas’s history of the venture capital industry offers a roller coaster ride through America’s ongoing pursuit of financial gain.

Author : Cynthia S. Venkler
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781606475928

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Business Beginnings by Cynthia S. Venkler Pdf

Have you dreamed of owning your own business? Do you desire to use the skills you've learned for your own future? Have you ever thought you could do the job better than your boss? If your answer is yes - than this book is for you. Business Beginnings prepares the interested entrepreneur for the realities of business ownership. Regardless of your level of expertise, all new and potential entrepreneurs will benefit from the wisdom and practical application found within these pages. More than 100 easy to understand pages, arranged in fourteen chapters: - Your Hearts' Desire - Office Files - What's This Going to Cost? - Reporting - Is It Worth It? - Scheduling - Get It Started Right - Sowing and Reaping - Buying an Existing Business - Operating in Integrity - I Pledge Allegiance - Operating in Order - Employees: Finding the Right Mix - Speak the Word Cynthia Venkler is a business professional with over 20 years experience in business advisory services. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Penn State University in 1988, and her Certified Public Accountant designation in 1991. She practiced as a CPA with the ninth largest CPA firm in the country prior to relocating to Panama City Beach, Florida in 1994 when she entreprenuered her own tax, accounting and advisory firm. Growing her client base to more than 600 individuals and small businesses, she established a new standard for client service in the industry. Mrs. Venkler's industry experience includes: construction, banking, retail, restaurants, auto dealerships, auto repair, governmental, non-profit and service related. Her clients' gross revenues have ranged from $25,000 to as much as $25 million annually. Mrs. Venkler and her husband oversee the Financial Ministries of High Praise Worship Center under the leadership of Pastors Robert and Stacey Gay.

Author : William L. Blackwell
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400876754

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Beginnings of Russian Industrialization, 1800-1860 by William L. Blackwell Pdf

Since Russian tradition and institutions resemble those of Asia and Africa as much if not more than the patterns of Western societies, the pre-1917 industrial history of Russia, as the last part of the tsarist regime, provides one of the most important examples of early industrialization in world history. In this broad, ambitious reconstruction of the early stages of Russia's industrial development—English-Professor Blackwell shows that the period from 1800 to 1860 was one of necessary preparation for the rapid industrialization of the later 19th century. The book is based upon a wide variety of primary and secondary sources in the Russian language. Originally published in 1968. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Robert F Hébert,Albert N. Link
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135969516

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A History of Entrepreneurship by Robert F Hébert,Albert N. Link Pdf

This book establishes a chronological trace of the entrepreneur as treated in economic literature in order to give a more wholesome perspective to contemporary writings and teachings on entrepreneurship. It focuses on the nature and role of the entrepreneur, and of entrepreneurship, as revealed in economic literature as early as the eighteenth century, when Richard Cantillon first coined the term 'entrepreneur'. The authors then trace how Joseph Schumpeter's perspective, among other’s, on entrepreneurship came to dominate the world's understanding of the term. Due to Schumpeter’s dominant influence, entrepreneurship has come to occupy a primary role in the theory of economic development. In this book Hébert and Link discuss various key topics including the German Tradition, the Austrian and the English School of thought as well as individuals such as Alfred Marshall and Jeremy Bentham. The historical survey also illustrates the tension that often exists between "theory" and "practice" and how it has been difficult for economic theory to assimilate a core concept that plays a vital role in social and economic change. Finally, the book exposes the many different facets of entrepreneurship as they have been perceived by some of the great economists throughout the ages.

Author : Larry Schweikart,Lynne Pierson Doti
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814414125

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American Entrepreneur by Larry Schweikart,Lynne Pierson Doti Pdf

This book vividly illustrates the history of business in the United States from the point of view of the enterprising men and women who made it happen. Ever since the first colonists landed in the New World, Americans have forged ahead in their quest to make good on promises of capitalism and independence. Weaving stirring narrative with economic analysis, this historical deep dive recounts the successes and failures of some of the most iconic business people to grace our history books--from the founding of our country to the present day. In American Entrepreneur, you’ll learn about how: Eli Whitney changed the shape of the American business landscape; the Civil War impacted the economy, and how it was renewed by the subsequent dominance of Andrew Carnegie and J. P. Morgan; Asa Candler, W. K. Kellogg, Henry Ford, and J.C. Penney led the rise of the consumer marketplace; and Warren Buffett’s, Michael Milken’s, and Martha Stewart’s experience in the “New Economy” in the 1990s--and how that economy continues today. It is an adventure to start a business, and the greatest risk takers in that adventure are entrepreneurs. This is the epic story of America’s entrepreneurs and how they created the economy we enjoy today.

Author : Donald F. Kuratko
Publisher : South Western Educational Publishing
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Entrepreneurship
ISBN : 0324590865

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Introduction to Entrepreneurship by Donald F. Kuratko Pdf

Learn the true process of a successful entrepreneur with Introduction to Entrepreneurship, 8/e International Edition Presenting the most current thinking in this explosive field, this renowned entrepreneurship text provides a practical, step-by-step approach that makes learning easy. Using exercises and case presentations, you can apply your own ideas and develop useful entrepreneurial skills. Cases and examples found throughout the text present the new venture creations or corporate innovations that permeate the world economy today. This book will be your guide to understanding the entrepreneurial challenges of tomorrow.

Author : Harvard University. Research Center in Entrepreneurial History,Ruth Crandall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCLA:L0050241587

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The Research Center in Entrepreneurial History at Harvard University, 1948-1958 by Harvard University. Research Center in Entrepreneurial History,Ruth Crandall Pdf

Author : Henry Kressel,Thomas V. Lento
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107019768

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Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy by Henry Kressel,Thomas V. Lento Pdf

State-controlled economies such as China are building robust industries at stunning speed and siphoning off jobs from the West. This book addresses the crucial issue of state planning vs. free enterprise and examines specific problems surrounding entrepreneurship in the global economy through nine case histories of entrepreneurial companies.

Author : Beth Buelow
Publisher : TarcherPerigee
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399174834

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The Introvert Entrepreneur by Beth Buelow Pdf

A practical guide to help introverts harness their natural gifts and entrepreneurial spirit Think you have to be loud and brash to be successful in business? Think again. The strengths and traits of the typical introvert lend themselves well to entrepreneurship, as well as “intrapreneurship” and a range of business roles. In The Introvert Entrepreneur, professional coach Beth Buelow shows readers how to harness their natural gifts (including curiosity, independence, and a love of research) and counteract their challenges (such as an aversion to networking and self-promotion). She addresses a wide range of topics --from managing fears and expectations and developing a growth mindset to networking, marketing, leadership skills, and community-building--informed by interviews with introverts who have created successful businesses without compromising their core personality. Filled with fresh insights and actionable advice, this essential guide will support anyone who’s striving to make a difference in a loud and chaotic world.

Author : K. A Tucker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136604638

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Business History by K. A Tucker Pdf

This selection of readings demonstrates the use of both descriptive analysis and quantitative methods in the study of business records. The emphasis, however, is on the role of various quantitative approaches. Part I contains articles that consider a number of questions about the methods to be used and the aims of business history research. How is the subject to be defined? What types of analysis are most useful in research? In what ways can the findings of any research he used? Part II provides a number of examples of business history writing that demonstrate the results of a quantitative approach using both Primary and secondary source material. Some of the papers concentrate on the growth and performance of firms from various sectors of the economy. Some consider features of industrial structure. Others concentrate on techniques of marketing, personnel management and the assessment of profitability. Part III focuses on the techniques of manage meat that have been used to motivate or control the development of business activity. The studies include an analysis of the role of accounting data and other types of information, aids to forecasting, market analysis and the problems of risk and uncertainty in business decision making within various contexts. The editor has not only provided an introduction to the reprinted articles but he has also included, in Part IV, several special appendices useful for future research in business history. There is a section on allowing for changes in the unit of account. Another appendix deals with the merits and limitations of financial ratio analysis. An extensive bibliography is also provided. This authoritative text was first published in 1977.

Author : Amar V. Bhide
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198030102

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The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses by Amar V. Bhide Pdf

What is this mysterious activity we call entrepreneurship? Does success require special traits and skills or just luck? Can large companies follow their example? What role does venture capital play? In a field dominated by anecdote and folklore, this landmark study integrates more than ten years of intensive research and modern theories of business and economics. The result is a comprehensive framework for understanding entrepreneurship that provides new and penetrating insights. Examining hundreds of successful ventures, the author finds that the typical business has humble, improvised origins. Well-planned start-ups, backed by substantial venture capital, are exceptional. Entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and Sam Walton initially pursue small, uncertain opportunities, without much capital, market research, or breakthrough technologies. Coping with ambiguity and surprises, face-to-face selling, and making do with second-tier employees is more important than foresight, deal-making, or recruiting top-notch teams. Transforming improvised start-ups into noteworthy enterprises requires a radical shift, from "opportunistic adaptation" in niche markets to the pursuit of ambitious strategies. This requires traits such as ambition and risk-taking that are initially unimportant. Mature corporations have to pursue entrepreneurial activity in a much more disciplined way. Companies like Intel and Merck focus their resources on large-scale initiatives that scrappy entrepreneurs cannot undertake. Their success requires carefully chosen bets, meticulous planning, and the smooth coordination of many employees rather than the talents of a driven few. This clearly and concisely written book is essential for anyone who wants to start a business, for the entrepreneur or executive who wants to grow a company, and for the scholar who wants to understand this crucial economic activity.

Author : Eric Ries
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780307887894

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The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Pdf

Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business. The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively. Inspired by lessons from lean manufacturing, it relies on “validated learning,” rapid scientific experimentation, as well as a number of counter-intuitive practices that shorten product development cycles, measure actual progress without resorting to vanity metrics, and learn what customers really want. It enables a company to shift directions with agility, altering plans inch by inch, minute by minute. Rather than wasting time creating elaborate business plans, The Lean Startup offers entrepreneurs—in companies of all sizes—a way to test their vision continuously, to adapt and adjust before it’s too late. Ries provides a scientific approach to creating and managing successful startups in a age when companies need to innovate more than ever.

Author : Tom Eisenmann
Publisher : Currency
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780593137024

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Why Startups Fail by Tom Eisenmann Pdf

If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.