William D. Bygrave

Andrew Zacharakis

A new and improved edition of the entrepreneur's bible An update of the highly respected bestseller, The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship, Third Edition covers everything that an entrepreneur needs to know to start and run a venture.

The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

A totally updated and revised new edition of the most comprehensive, reliable guide to modern entrepreneurship For years, the Portable MBA series has tracked the core curriculum of leading business schools to teach you everything you need to know about business-without the cost of earning a traditional MBA degree. The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship covers all the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, using real-life examples and handy tools to deliver clear, honest, practical advice on starting a successful business. If you're planning to start your own business, you'd best start with the facts. This reliable, information-packed resource shows you how to identify good business opportunities, create a business plan, do financial projections, find financing, and manage taxes. Other topics include marketing, selling, legal issues, intellectual property, franchising, starting a social enterprise, and selling your business. Completely updated with new examples, new topics, and full coverage of topical issues in entrepreneurship Includes customizable, downloadable forms for launching your own business Comes with Portable MBA Online, a new web site that gives readers access to forms, study guides, videos, presentations, and other resources Teaches you virtually everything you'd learn on entrepreneurship in today's best business schools Whether you're thinking of starting your own business or you already have and just need to brush up on entrepreneurial basics, this is the only guide you need.

Offers a guide to entrepreneurship from recognizing market opportunities to legal and tax issues.

Sean Wise

Andrew C. Corbett

A balanced and practical combination of entrepreneurial theory and cases from a Canadian perspective In the newly revised second Canadian edition of Entrepreneurship, a team of entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, and mentors delivers an accessible and insightful combination of business concepts and cases illustrating contemporary entrepreneurial theory. Exploring every stage of the entrepreneurial process, this comprehensive textbook covers everything aspiring Canadian founders and future entrepreneurs need to know, from ideation to funding, launch, marketing, and more. Throughout the introductory text, a wealth of engaging case studies and examples demonstrate the real-world application of business theory. Perfect for students of business administration, management, and entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship offers a hands-on learning experience that will appeal to learners who benefit from an abundance of contemporary real-world cases and practical examples. New to this Edition: New case studies on Indigenous entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurship, and building a founding team. New VIDEO cases on Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics, Wealthsimple, and Peace by Chocolate New chapter on Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada, highlighting the 7 Grandfather Teachings and the 7 Generation Principle Updated coverage of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM), the recent history of entrepreneurship, the Lean Startup methodology, Agile Development, and Design Thinking Expanded material on the startup lifecycle, key milestones, first revenue, Problem-Solution Fit, and Product-Market Fit Updated information on new forms of funding, such as Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and angel investors Expanded coverage of digital entrepreneurship, digital resources, and online platforms and tools New content on entrepreneurial ecosystems and entrepreneurial support organizations New content on small business, family business, and side hustles New discussion of entrepreneurial ethics, policy and entrepreneurship, and the impact of remote work Revised and expanded sections on the business planning process, business models, and the Lean Canvas Wiley Advantage: Combines the concepts and theories of entrepreneurship with practical instruction and real-life examples and cases Offers in-depth discussion of digital entrepreneurship and the resources that help drive it, including various online platforms and digital design tools Provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of various forms of entrepreneurship, including necessity- and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship by immigrants, women, and Indigenous people Covers all stages of the entrepreneurial process, from pre-startup through harvest Features end-of-chapter case studies of entrepreneurs in action, including cases on Indigenous entrepreneurship and crowdfunding. Includes sample syllabi, chapter outlines, case lecture notes, an image bank, discussion questions, a test bank, additional case studies, classroom activities, and other teaching resources

Michael Hay

Jos B. Peeters

Venture Capital Handbook covers everything you need to know about raising venture capital. Whether you are starting a business, buying a business, or seeking capital to expand an existing business. this book will show you how. You'll learn how to approach the right venture capital firm, and the details you'll need to prepare a winning presentation that will capture the attention of potential venture capitalists. This handbook systematically covers the presentation of the proposal, the meeting and negotiations that follow, the commitment letter that puts the business agreement in writing, the dreaded due dilligence performed by the venture capitalist of your business, the legal closing, the long relationship with the investors, and the exit. Venture Capital Handbook gives you the inside information of what the venture capitalist really wants from you. You'll get advice on how to answer every question the venture capitalist asks. You will learn why some entrepreneurs fail in the process of raising money, while others build their dream business into a financial success. Anyone who wants to be thoroughly prepared for the process of raising venture capital should read this detailed handbook. It is a tremendous resource that will be referred to at every step of the process of finding the money for your business.

The Venture Capital Handbook

This book covers everything that the sophisticated entrepreneur needs to know to start and run an entrepreneurial venture effectively. The updated, second edition includes a chapter on entrepreneurship and the Internet.

Dan D'Heilly

The crucial link between theory and practice In The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship Case Studies you'll meetpeople who have used the business theories and practices presentedin The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship to start and run their ownentrepreneurial ventures. You'll get a real sense of what it takesto conceive, develop, finance, and operate a business, and howparticular elements, such as business plans and financialforecasts, function in the real world. These case studies cover abroad variety of service and product industries: retail, wholesale,mail order, and Internet. You'll discover the trials and rewards ofstarting a travel agency, launching a new glass-cleaning product,setting up a fashion Web site, and selling women's hosiery throughdirect mail. Other studies cover ventures in the computer industry,the restaurant business, automobile service franchising, andbusiness consulting. Each case study is illustrated with exhibits --financialstatements, business plans, sample contracts, and more --and manyare supplemented with end-of-chapter questions that help youanalyze the viability of each entrepreneurial venture and test yourability to respond to the challenges you'll face in pursuit of yourown entrepreneurial dreams.

William D. Bygrave

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