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Kuratko, Donald F.

Entrepreneurship : theory, process, practice / Donald F. Kuratko. - 10th ed. - Boston : Cengage Learning, c.2017. - xxxi, 465 p. : ill. (col.) ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part 1: The entrepreneurial mind-set in the twenty-first century. Entrepreneurship : evolutionary development - revolutionary impact ; The entrepreneurial mind-set in individuals : cognition and ethics ; The entrepreneurial mind-set in organizations : corporate entrepreneurship ; Social entrepreneurship and the global environment for entrepreneurship -- Part 2: Initiating entrepreneurial ventures. Innovation : the creative pursuit of ideas ; Assessment of entrepreneurial opportunities ; Pathways to entrepreneurial ventures ; Sources of capital for entrepreneurs -- Part 3: Developing the entrepreneurial plan. Legal challenges for entrepreneurial ventures ; Marketing challenges for entrepreneurial ventures ; Financial preparation for entrepreneurial ventures ; Developing an effective business plan -- Part 4: Growth strategies for entrepreneurial ventures. Strategic entrepreneurial growth ; Valuation of entrepreneurial ventures ; Harvesting the entrepreneurial venture -- Glossary.

This text combines a step-by-step approach with a theoretical foundation to form a basic framework for understanding the process of entrepreneurship. The aim of the text is to present contemporary thinking in entrepreneurship and provide learners with the opportunity to apply ideas.

ISBN: 9781305576247 (hbk) 1305576241

LCCN: 2015954157

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Entrepreneurship--United States.
New business enterprises--United States.
Small business--United States.

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Index Terms--Genre/Form: --Text book

Dewey Class. No.: 658.421 / KUR