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Entrepreneurial New Ventures

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ISBN-10: 0759338191

ISBN-13: 9780759338197

Edition: 2nd 2005

Authors: Joel Corman, Robert Lussier

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This book is for individuals who want the success and satisfaction of owning, organizing, and managing their own business or enterprise. To do this, an individual needs dedication, hard work, capital, and knowledge. The key tool to entrepreneurial success is a sound business plan. This book focuses on developing a plan that is realistic, practical, and aimed for success.
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List price: $126.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 6/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 460
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.530
Language: English

Dr. Corman is Professor of Management, Emeritus at the Frank Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University in Boston. At Suffolk he served as a Professor of Management, Director of the Full-time MBA Program, Chair of the Management Department, Chair of the AACSB Accreditation Committee and Director of the Small Business Institute. He has written many case studies, a number of textbooks and many refereed journal articles. He has consulted for many small businesses and written many business plans. Currently he is active in the Small Business Institute and consults to non profit organizations through the Executive Service Corps. Dr. Corman holds an AB from Brandeis University, an MBA from…    

Selecting the New Venture
Entrepreneurship and Defining the New Venture
Learning Objectives
The Entrepreneurial Venture: A New Perspective
Reasons a Business Might Fail
Requirements for Success
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Preparation for Business Planning: Defining the Business
Additional Reading
Endnotes
Global Opportunities and Assistance
Learning Objectives
Why Should the Small Business Go Global?
Strategies for Going Global
Large vs. Small Global Business Strategies
Sources of Assistance in Going Global
Sources of Financing Going Global
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: Defining the Business as Domestic or Global
Additional Reading
Endnotes
New Venture Ownership Options
Learning Objectives
Owning a Business
The New Venture Business
Worth of a Small Business
The Final Steps in Buying a Business
Acquiring a Franchise
The Family-owned Business
Sources of Assistance for Small Business
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparing for Business Planning: New Venture Ownership Options
Additional Reading
Endnotes
New Venture Classification and Legal Form of Ownership
Legal Objectives
Classification of Business Firms
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporations
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: Defining the Legal Form of Your Business
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The Legal Environment and Social Responsibility
Learning Objectives
Basics of Business Law
Government Regulation
Selecting a Lawyer
Social Responsibility
Business Ethics
How the Law and Social and Ethical Responsibility Affect Business Planning and Implementation
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: Legal and Ethical Issues During Business Planning
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The New Venture Business Plan
The Business Planning Steps
Learning Objectives
Why the Business Plan is Important
Developing the Business Plan
The Completed Business Plan
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: The Business Plan
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The Strategic Plan
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between Strategy and the Other Business Plan Components
The Introduction Section of the Business Plan
The Internal Environment
The External Environment
Environmental Analysis
Strategy Formulation
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: The Strategic Section
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The Marketing Plan
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between the Marketing Function and the Other Business Plan Components
Identify the Target Customer and Forecast Sales through Marketing Research
Product
Price
Producer Pricing
Wholesale and Retail Pricing
Place
Promotion
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Developing the Business Plan: The Marketing System
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The Location and Layout Plan
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between Location and Layout and the Other Business Plan Components
Location--a Business Decision
General Location Factors
Location Selection Criteria
Intrapreneurship
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The Operations Plan
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between the Production/Operations Function and Other Business Plan Components
Inventory
Production Control
Work Design and Work Measurement
Planning and Control Techniques
Direct (Watch) Time Study
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: The Operations Plan
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The Human Resources Plan
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between the Human Resources Function and the Other Business Plan Components
Personnel Planning
Job Analysis
Recruitment and Selection of Employees
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: The Human Resources Plan
Additional Reading
Endnotes
New Venture Control and Financing
Controlling Assets, Risk and Computer Applications
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between Controlling and the Business Plan Components
Controlling Crime
Credit Collection
Risk Management
Insurance
Controlling with Computers
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for the Financial Plan Section of the Business Plan
Additional Reading
Endnotes
Accounting and Taxation
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between the Accounting Function, Taxation and the Other Business Plan Components
Accounting Systems
The Balance Sheet
Bank Statements
Fixed Asset List
Pro Forma Statements
Taxation
Tax Considerations and Record Keeping
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: Accounting and Taxation
Additional Reading
Endnotes
The Financial Function
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between Financial Function and the Other Business Plan Components
Determining Financial Need
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: The Financial Plan
Additional Reading
Endnotes
Financial Control and Analysis
Learning Objectives
The Interrelationship Between Control, Financial Analysis and the Other Business Plan Components
Controlling Quality and Cost
Budgets
Ratios
Intrapreneurship
Chapter Summary and Glossary
Questions
Application Exercises
Cases
Integrated Case Question--CorLu Foods
Preparation for Business Planning: Comparing the Business Plan to Actual Performance
Additional Reading
Endnotes
Appendix A
The Business Plan
Appendix B
Developing and Finalizing Your Computerized Business Plan
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