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Entrepreneurship’s Role in Society

Creation of new jobs

Source of innovation

Support larger businesses

Engage in exporting

The Role of Small Businesses in the Economy

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Strategy for Entrepreneurial Organizations

Emphasizing distinctive competencies

Gaining first mover advantage

Choosing an industry in which to compete

Basic Strategic Challenges

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Strategically Utilizing Distinctive Competencies

Identifying new markets

Taking first-mover advantage

Identifying niches in current markets

Seeking Competitive Advantage

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Writing a Business Plan

Business goals and objectives

Business strategies

Implementation plans

Components of a Business Plan

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Starting a New Business

Lower risk, proven ability

Established networks

Existing problems

Buying an Existing Business

No prior problems

Freedom to choose

Higher risk and uncertainty

Starting from Scratch

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Identifying a Business Opportunity

Where are they located?

At what price will they buy my product?

How will my product differ from those of my competitors?

Questions to Ask

Who are my customers?

In what quantities will they buy?

Who are my competitors?

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Getting into the Game

Venture Capital Companies

Small-Business Investment Companies

SBA Financial Programs

Sources of New Business Financing

Personal Resources

Strategic Alliances

Lenders

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Seeking New Business Advice

Advisory Boards

Management Consultants

Small Business Administration

Networking with Others

Sources of Management Advice

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Sources of Help for Entrepreneurs

Boards of directors

Management consultants

SBA

Trade associations

Small-business networks

Pooling

Accountants

Bankers

Lawyers

Insurance agents

Computer consultants

Management Help

Professional Help

Outside Help

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Franchising

Reduced financial risk

Franchiser support

Advantages

Franchise start-up costs

Limitations of franchise

Loss of independence

Disadvantages

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The Performance of Entrepreneurial Organizations

Crossovers to small business by former large-business employees

The emergence of E-commerce

Trends in New Business Start-Ups

Better survival rates for small businesses

Increased entrepreneurial opportunities for minorities and women

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Entrepreneurial Success and Failure

Insufficient capital to sustain the business

Incompetence/ inexperience

Entrepreneurial Success

Hard work, drive, and dedication

Careful analysis of market conditions

Competence and experience

Not devoting sufficient time and effort

Weak internal control systems

Luck

Reasons for Failure

Reasons for Success

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