Entrepreneurship and small business management An emerging economies perspective

Entrepreneurship and small businesses are vital determinants of sustainable economic growth, particularly in emerging economies, and are acknowledged as engines driving competitiveness and job creation. Countries that have encouraged and nurtured both of these have stronger economies and are more resilient. Entrepreneurship and small business management focuses on developing the important skills necessary for entrepreneurs to succeed at doing business in emerging economies either in small or larger business.
Entrepreneurship and small business management provides a balanced theory and practical approach to help budding entrepreneurs develop thriving businesses. Fundamental aspects such as innovation and creativity are discussed as well as entrepreneurial strategies. The concluding section covers the essence of the business plan as well as relevant case studies, which are presented as a way of ensuring understanding.
Contents include the following:
Starting a business
Entrepreneurial skills
Finance
Corporate entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship
Governance
Sustainability
Entrepreneurship and small business management aims to provide students of today with competencies to foster entrepreneurship.