Entrepreneurship and small firms /
David Deakins and Mark Freel.
- 4th ed.
- London : McGraw-Hill, c2006.
- xix, 289 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Previous ed.: 2003.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1.The entrepreneur: concepts and evidence -- 2.Entrepreneurial activity, the economy and the importance of small firms -- 3.Diversity in entrepreneurship: the role of women and ethnic minorities -- 4.Sources of finance: overview of issues and debt finance -- 6.Innovation and entrepreneurship -- 7.Information and communication technologies and e-business by Dr. Laura Galloway -- 8.Entrepreneurial and growth firms -- 9.International entrepreneurship -- 10.Family business by William Keogy -- 11.Issues in business start-up -- 12.Preparation for business start-up -- 12.Preparation for business start-up: research, design and implementaton of business plans.
'Entrepreneurship and Small Firms' is an innovative textbook which provides a comprehensive analysis of this essential aspect of the modern economy. A number of case studies are also included.