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Planet Entrepreneur


Planet Entrepreneur

The World Entrepreneurship Forum's Guide to Business Success Around the World
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von: Steven D. Strauss

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 13.09.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781118810996
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 256

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<b>How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, begin a successful venture, and change the world for the better</b> <p>We are living in a world of incredible challenge and changes, and for both the entrepreneur and potential entrepreneur alike, this also means it is a world of ample opportunities. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of e-commerce and social media, there are now, today, more markets, tools, and opportunities for entrepreneurs than ever before. Even better: we are now also living in a world more predisposed to entrepreneurial solutions than ever, and we need those solutions—not just to create the Next Big Thing, but to solve the Next Big Problem. Every issue that individuals, communities, and nations face offers the entrepreneur the chance to make a difference. For anyone ready to embark on a mission to solve problems, create communities, build businesses, tap technology, and think entrepreneurially, this new world is teeming with opportunities for success.</p> <ul> <li>Uses real-life examples to explain the full extent of today's global entrepreneurial revolution and its vital importance for our future</li> <li>Explains where the emerging markets are and how to tap into them to achieve success</li> <li>Offers insights on the global entrepreneurial revolution, the future of financing, the rise of the self-employed army, the transformation of innovation, and the view from the "bottom of the pyramid"</li> </ul> <p>Learn how the worlds' best entrepreneurs are starting profitable businesses, innovating, or creating organizations to alleviate social needs across the globe. <i>Planet Entrepreneur</i> teaches how anyone can develop an entrepreneurial mindset, begin a successful venture, and change the world for the better. This is the Era of the Entrepreneur.</p>
<p>About the World Entrepreneurship Forum vii</p> <p>World Entrepreneurship Forum’s Founding Members Definition ix</p> <p>Preface by <i>Tugrul Atamer</i> xi</p> <p>Acknowledgments xv</p> <p>Author Note xvii</p> <p><b>Section I The New World 1</b></p> <p>Chapter 1 The Global Entrepreneurial Revolution 3<br /><i>Inderjit Singh</i></p> <p>Chapter 2 The Entrepreneurial Technological Transformation 21<br /><i>Nikhil Agarwal</i></p> <p><b>Section II Explorers of the New World 35</b></p> <p>Chapter 3 Entrepreneurs: The New Global Adventurers 37<br /><i>Dr. Colin Jones</i></p> <p>Chapter 4 Going Green: Business as an Agent of Change 49<br /><i>Thais Corral, in collaboration with Jarrod Russell and Daniele Cesano</i></p> <p>Chapter 5 Social Entrepreneurship and the End of Charity 63<br /><i>Tony Meloto</i></p> <p>Chapter 6 Empowering Women and Minority Entrepreneurship 75<br /><i>Jeannie E. Javelosa</i></p> <p>Chapter 7 Untapped Potential at the Base of the Pyramid 89<br /><i>Jack Sim</i></p> <p><b>Section III The Toolkit 103</b></p> <p>Chapter 8 Hello Entrepreneurs, Goodbye Borders 105<br /><i>Baybars Altuntas</i></p> <p>Chapter 9 New Financing for a New Era 119<br /><i>David Drake</i></p> <p>Chapter 10 Social Media: The Game Changer 133<br /><i>Fadi Sabbagha</i></p> <p>Chapter 11 Paradigm Shifts in Education 147<br /><i>Anna-Lena Johansson</i></p> <p>Chapter 12 Creating an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 161<br /><i>Nicolas Shea</i></p> <p><b>Section IV Joining the Entrepreneurship Revolution 177</b><br /><br />Chapter 13 Intrapreneurship 179<br /><i>Steven D. Strauss</i></p> <p>Chapter 14 Taking Your Business Global in the Digital Age 191<br /><i>Laurel Delaney</i></p> <p>Chapter 15 The Self-Employed Entrepreneur 207<br /><i>Steven D. Strauss</i></p> <p>Index 217</p>
"The World Entrepreneurship Forum Guide to Planet Entrepreneur: Business Success Around the World pairs real-world examples of global business changes with insights into how these changes hold wide-ranging and sweeping impacts for everyone's future, and is recommended by any interested in the future of global commerce. From new routes to financing such as crowdfunding and the new self-employed revolution happening now to how innovation is being re-invented and how big business is in a new position of power in fostering 'green' practices, this collection covers a range of entrepreneurial changes taking place around the world. The result is a powerful predictor of what is to come as well as an exploration of what is happening in global business communities today, and deserves a place in any serious business book collection." (MidWest Book Reviews 2016)
<P><b>STEVEN D. STRAUSS,</b> often called "America's leading small business expert," is an internationally recognized author, lawyer, and speaker. His <i>USA Today</i> column is one of the most highly syndicated business columns in the world. The author of fifteen books, including <i>The Small Business Bible,</i> he is also the President of The Strauss Group, Inc., a multi-media content creation business. For more information, visit www.TheSelfEmployed.com. <P><b>Members of the WORLD ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM</b> are among the world's top entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, and experts in their respective fields.
<p>We are living in a world of incredible challenge and changes, and for both the entrepreneur and potential entrepreneur alike, this also means it is a world of ample opportunities. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of e-commerce and social media, there are now, today, more markets, tools, and opportunities for entrepreneurs than ever before. Even better: we are now also living in a world more predisposed to entrepreneurial solutions than ever, and we need those solutions — not just to create the Next Big Thing, but to solve the Next Big Problem. Every issue that individuals, communities, and nations face offers the entrepreneur the chance to make a difference. For anyone ready to embark on a mission to solve problems, create communities, build businesses, tap technology, and think entrepreneurially, this new world is teeming with opportunities for success.</p> <p>Through real-life examples, <i>Planet Entrepreneur</i> explains the full extent of today's global entrepreneurial revolution and its vital importance for our future. Discover what the emerging markets are, and learn how to tap into them to achieve success. Written by members of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, <i>Planet Entrepreneur</i> offers insights on:</p> <ul> <li>The global entrepreneurial revolution</li> <li>The future of financing</li> <li>The rise of the self-employed army</li> <li>The transformation of innovation</li> <li>The view from the "bottom of the pyramid"</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> <p>Learn how the worlds' best entrepreneurs are starting profitable businesses, innovating, or creating organizations to alleviate social needs across the globe. <i>Planet Entrepreneur</i> teaches how anyone can develop an entrepreneurial mindset, begin a successful venture, and change the world for the better. This is the Era of the Entrepreneur.</p>

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