Research Guides: Entrepreneurship: Key Resources

Key Resources

BOOK

Entrepreneurship by Alan S. Gutterman
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Publisher: Business Expert Press, 2018
This book provides an introduction to a number of important topics relevant to the study and understanding of entrepreneurship and the process of creating, or giving birth to, a new business. The chapters cover definitions and types of entrepreneurship; the relationships among entrepreneurship, innovation and development; research on entrepreneurship, comparative research into entrepreneurship in multiple countries and research into cross- border entrepreneurship (i.e., international activity of small- and medium-sized enterprises and new ventures); factors influencing entrepreneurial activities; motivational traits of prospective entrepreneurs; the influence of societal culture on entrepreneurial activities and attitudes regarding entrepreneurship as a career path; the influence that the institutional environment has on entrepreneurship; and the role of entrepreneurs in launching new businesses.

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Business Source Complete
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WEBSITE

Entrepreneurship.org
Produced by the Kaufman Foundation, this site features in-depth content, guides and videos designed to help entrepreneurs, business mentors, policymakers, academics and investors through each phase of the entrepreneurial journey.