Entrepreneurship

This book provides an expert overview of contemporary research in the important fields of co-operative and mutual enterprises.

Entrepreneurship, 4th Edition delves into the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship so students will have the necessary tools to start their own businesses. It provides coverage on social enterprises and ethics due to the rise in green trends and corporate scandals. Up-to-date examples and references provide entrepreneurs with the most essential information.

IN Hollywood Virgin: Breaking Into and Out of Show Business, serial entrepreneur, producer, marketing strategist, and Virgin executive Jason Felts delivers an inspiring midlife memoir that encourages relentlessness in the pursuit of your dreams while staying true to who you are--and the ones you love--along the way. Jason Felts was a small-town, closeted kid with big dreams that ran directly to the grit and glamour of Hollywood. Through a cocktail of hard work, gumption, positivity, and a little bit of luck, Jason eventually turned every dream into reality, even if Hollywood didn't turn out to be all it was cracked up to be. Hollywood Virgin includes never-before-told stories about a host of famous names- including Halle Berry, Courteney Cox, Paris Hilton, the Kardashians, the Obamas, the Simpsons, and of course, the Bransons. Humor abounds as you read about the time Jason delivered royal underwear to a Queen on Necker Island and what it's like to take a spin on Air Force One. More importantly, you'll rediscover that life is worth living, not because of what you have accomplished--or will accomplish--but because of who you love and what you can do for them. With a Foreword written by Sir Richard Branson, Hollywood Virgin is a one-of-a-kind, wilder-than-fiction story that will earn a place in the libraries of everyone interested in the entertainment industry, the nature of celebrity, and the power of perseverance. It's an inspiring story for anyone yearning to discover and be their authentic self, overcome and strive again, and find out what a life enriched with purpose is all about.

It was organized with the aim of providing a platform for experts, practitioners and researchers working in the field of technological and managerial innovation to share their views. It provided an excellent international forum to exchange knowledge resulting into the application of technological innovations and managerial practice.

It was organized with the aim of providing a platform for experts, practitioners and researchers working in the field of technological and managerial innovation to share their views. It provided an excellent international forum to exchange knowledge resulting into the application of technological innovations and managerial practice.

Fish is a superfood and is one of the best sources of quality animal proteins; besides, being a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially the omega-3 PUFAs EPA and DHA, and micronutrients. Blue revolution has made aquaculture one of the fastest growing food production sectors. The, Blue food and Blue economy holds a great promise for the future by providing food and nutritional security to the ever-growing world population. India being the most populous country in the world, there is a need for scaling-up of the fish production for ensuring nutrition security. After formation of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India has taken several new initiatives for boosting up the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a big step in that direction. It is now realized that entrepreneurial approach is needed for taking fisheries and aquaculture to industry scale'. Entrepreneurship is the ability and readiness to develop, organize and run a business enterprise, with all its uncertainties, to make it a profitable venture and the most prominent example of entrepreneurship is the starting of new businesses. It could be of any type; small business entrepreneurship, scalable start-up entrepreneurship, large company entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship. Keeping in view, the much desired need for entrepreneurship in fisheries and aquaculture, this book Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Fisheries and Aquaculture in India has been designed. The different sub-sectors including hatchery for fish breeding and culture, cage farming, pen culture, fish feed, ornamental fish and aquarium industry, dry-fish and fish processing sector, pearl culture, mariculture, aquaponics, fishing crafts and gears, sports fisheries and aqua- tourism, where there is a scope for entrepreneurial venture have been discussed to attract the bright minds with passion for entrepreneurship in aquaculture. USPs Focus on entrepreneurship in fisheries and aquaculture Provides ideas on avenues in aquaculture for starting business enterprise Successful case studies included Ideal handbook for Planners, Aquaculture practitioners, Funding agencies and Dreamers who are passionate about Industry-scale aquaculture

Pricing power is a simple concept, yet so many successful people overlook it, leaving money on the table. It's not about charging more; it's about discovering the only type of value your customers will pay more for.Not all value is equal. Want to 2X your earnings? If you operate with a 15-percent profit margin, you could grow your business by 100 percent, managing twice the resources and doubling your complexity. Or you could simply increase your pricing power by 15 percent. While few know how, the companies, leaders, and productive individuals embracing the lessons of Re-Valuing do it every day.Join the Re-Value Revolution and Ignite Your Team to: Discover what your customers are willing to pay more for.Identify where your business is leaking value and intervene.Cut through competing priorities by asking the right questions.Ensure your strategies will stand the test of time.REVALUE shares a wealth of game-changing insights within an easy-to-apply framework, distilling a 20] year pursuit into an entertaining read that you can easily digest on your next domestic plane ride.

This book features interviews with industry thought leaders and experts, providing exclusive insights into the changing role of women in driving sustainable development through innovation. It offers a range of resources designed to foster a supportive environment and offer practical strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.

This book features interviews with industry thought leaders and experts, providing exclusive insights into the changing role of women in driving sustainable development through innovation. It offers a range of resources designed to foster a supportive environment and offer practical strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.

The Entrepreneur Within is an innovator's playbook to help ideas gain traction, scale quickly and keep an entrepreneurial mindset alive within any organisation. Large companies often lose the creative spark that brought them success and get weighed down by the complex systems built up within them. Start-up companies often get bloated with too many disparate ideas and get blocked by a lack of basic systems and infrastructure. The proprietary FORGE® Methodology shows how businesses of all stages and sizes can develop creative and viable innovation that makes a difference.

Praise for THE GO-TO-MARKET CHEAT CODE "The Go-to-Market Cheat Code is exactly that-a secret weapon for B2B business success. Gray and Wagner share their hard-won wisdom and well-researched case studies to give you a leg up. In this new era of AI and Ecosystem-Led Growth, this is essential reading for every leader looking to scale and thrive." -BOB MOORE, Co-Founder and CEO of Crossbeam; nationally bestselling author of Ecosystem-Led Growth: A Blueprint for Sales and Marketing Success Using the Power of Partnerships "As Co-Founder of Stage 2 Capital, I have seen the transformative power of strategic B2B partnerships firsthand. Justin Gray and Josh Wagner's book, The Go-to-Market Cheat Code, is a masterful guide that distills decades of experience and insights into a compelling narrative. This book is a must-read for anyone serious about leveraging the power of collaboration to drive growth and innovation." -MARK ROBERGE, Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital; Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Business School; founding CRO at HubSpot "Partnerships are one of the most sorely misunderstood-and underutilized-areas in B2B business today. As a result, organizations leave great amounts of revenue and opportunity on the table. In this book, Justin Gray and Josh Wagner demystify what it means to engage with strategic partners and all the benefits such an approach can unlock. If you want to reach today's sophisticated buyers, The Go-to-Market Cheat Code is your blueprint for success." -JAY MCBAIN, Chief Analyst, Canalys

Change the Box: A Guide to Dream, Incubate, and Scale Your Innovations by John Spencer-Taylor reveals powerful strategies to transform bold ideas into thriving businesses. Drawing from his experience with BrainGu, Spencer-Taylor shares practical advice on balancing creativity with commercial viability. The book also introduces the "Change the Box" mantra, emphasizing small, impactful changes that drive significant results.Readers will learn to navigate the stages of innovation, from dreaming big ideas to scaling them for market success. With insights on maintaining company culture during rapid growth, integrating technological innovation with strategic business constraints, and overcoming common startup challenges, this guide is essential for entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders in tech, cybersecurity, and highly regulated industries.

For many entrepreneurs, raising finance is the most important moment in their startup journey. For introverts, this can also be the time when they are at their weakest as well as a time when they absolutely, positively, cannot fail. This book will lead the reader to design that pitching process in the most positive and useful way for their abilities and their strengths.Having the confidence of knowing a presenter's message is clearly constructed and the interaction is engineered for maximum impact will make the presenter more relaxed and therefore, more confident. Featuring a series of case studies and a concise writing approach, this book will guide you through a proven method tested with investors in Europe, the USA and Asia.Author Richard Tierney shares his three decades of global experience as a business coach and media producer across many sectors. When done, The Three Slide Pitch Deck will lead you to greater conversion, greater investment, and more successful business ventures.You will Understand that preparation is the key to success. Focus the pitch process to your strengths. Review case studies that show you how to pitch in differing circumstance. See how you and your company can stand out from the crowd.Who This Book is ForIntroverted entrepreneurs, company founders and start-ups seeking finance.

This open-access book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 1st International Conference on Creativity, Technology, and Sustainability (CCTS), held on May 15-16, 2024, at Dar Al-Hekma University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It explores the dynamic interplay between technology and sustainability, emphasizing the need for advancements to align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book includes case studies, literature reviews, and scientific works, organized into five main parts: Technology for Innovation and Safety, Sustainable Solutions for Technology and Infrastructure, Transforming Education and Social Impact, Sustainable Environment and Smart Cities, and Technologies for Health, Environment, and Sustainability.  Readers will discover how technology fosters innovation, safety, and sustainability across various fields, aligning with specific UN SDGs. Practical applications highlight sustainability awareness and responsible behavior, facilitating knowledge transfer for the public sector, innovative companies, academia, and research centers. Targeting researchers, policymakers, sustainability advocates, and decision-makers committed to achieving the UN's SDGs and Saudi Vision 2030, this book identifies key areas for attention in architecture, design, social and environmental sciences, law, and business. It serves as a valuable guide for professionals in technology-driven sectors like Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things, emphasizing technology's vital role in addressing sustainability challenges, enhancing efficiency, promoting environmentally friendly processes, and reducing costs, ultimately improving the quality of life for all.

This comprehensive book provides decision-makers with clarity in navigating business ecosystems. It covers the history and drivers of ecosystem emergence and explores key concepts like complementarity and modularity. Various archetypes, including business, innovation, and platform ecosystems, are examined. The book details the design, set-up, and growth of successful ecosystems, including roles, building strategies, and growth levers.Further sections focus on ecosystem orchestration and participation, emphasizing the balance between engagement depth and breadth, cooperation and competition, trust and control, and openness and closedness. Ecosystem management within firms is addressed, covering leadership, commercial functions, communication, financial planning, risk management, legal compliance, and IT. Insights into assessing ecosystem performance, failure, and competition are provided. The book concludes with a discussion on the future of ecosystem evolution, environmental and social impacts, and how ecosystems are transforming work and management practices. This book is an essential resource for executives in the ecosystem-driven business landscape.

In a rapidly dynamic global economy, creative industries are at the forefront of innovation, shaping the cultural and economic landscapes of nations. Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries offers a fresh, insightful exploration into the unique entrepreneurial dynamics within the Arabian Gulf and Asia.

Taking care to distinguish individuals and functions, creators and beneficiaries of revenues, this book examines the respective places of both entrepreneurs and capitalists within the organization. The book will be of great interest to readers of economic organization, corporate governance and entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurial Cosplay takes a comprehensive and insightful look at the business of cosplay, exploring the ways that artists and fans engage in entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial practices to gain personal and professional success.

This book aims to contribute to the understanding on the role of technology and its emerging and innovative solutions in the achievement of a sustainable development while making profit. It will be of value to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of strategic management, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

Entrepreneurship is a powerful force for change and innovation; you can be a part of it. This open access book is your key to unlocking your potential as an entrepreneur and impacting the world through your actions.Written by experienced startup guides and backed by rigorous academic research, this book takes you through the essential steps along your entrepreneurial journey. This unique mix of theory and practical advice you can apply equips you to master your entrepreneurial journey. From developing your idea to validating it and creating real-world impact, the authors provide you with the tools, methods, and heuristics you need to succeed.Whether you're just starting or looking to take your entrepreneurial skills to the next level, this book is your ultimate guide. With its practical, actionable advice and real-world examples, it is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to make a difference and leave their mark on the world. So what are you waiting for? Start your entrepreneurial journey today!