Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures, Updated 6e 6th Edition by Bruce Barringer 9781292404547 129240454X

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• ISBN 10:129240454X
• ISBN 13:9781292404547
• Author:  Bruce Barringer 

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Learn about the entrepreneurial processthrough real-world examples
Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures explores the allure of entrepreneurship,teaching students how to successfully launch and grow their own business. Usingreal business profiles of inspiring young entrepreneurs, the text engagesstudents through relevant examples they can easily relate to. The 6thEdition examines entrepreneurship through an easy, four-step processthat clearly outlines both the excitement and difficulty of launching a newcompany. Careful to identify failures as well as successes, the text is a guideto starting a new business.

Table contents:

PART 1 Decision to Become an Entrepreneur
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Opening Profile—SuperJam: The Classic Entrepreneurial Story
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
What Is Entrepreneurship and Why Is It Important?
Why Do People Become Entrepreneurs?
Be Their Own Boss
Pursue Their Own Ideas
Pursue Financial Rewards
Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
Passion for the Business
Product/Customer Focus
WHAT WENT WRONG? Prim: How a Lack of Passion and Resolve Can Kill a Business
Tenacity Despite Failure
Execution Intelligence
Common Myths About Entrepreneurs
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Start-Up ­Incubators and Accelerators: A Smart Way of ­Gaining Access to Mentors, Partners, Investors, and Other Critical Start-up Resources
Myth 1: Entrepreneurs Are Born, Not Made
Myth 2: Entrepreneurs Are Gamblers
Myth 3: Entrepreneurs Are Motivated Primarily by Money
Myth 4: Entrepreneurs Should Be Young and Energetic
Myth 5: Entrepreneurs Love the Spotlight
Types of Start-Up Firms
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Partnering with ­College Students via Campus Ambassador and Campus Rep Programs
Changing Demographics of Entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs
Minority Entrepreneurs
Senior Entrepreneurs
Millennial Entrepreneurs
The Positive Effects of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Firms
Economic Impact of Entrepreneurial Firms
Entrepreneurial Firms’ Impact on Society
Entrepreneurial Firms’ Impact on Larger Firms
The Entrepreneurial Process
Decision to Become an Entrepreneur (Chapter 1)
Developing Successful Business Ideas (Chapters 2–6)
Moving from an Idea to an Entrepreneurial Firm (Chapters 7–10)
Managing and Growing an Entrepreneurial Firm (Chapters 11–15)
Developing Skills for Your Career
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 1.1
You Be the VC 1.2
CASE 1.1
CASE 1.2
Endnotes
PART 2 Developing Successful Business Ideas
CHAPTER 2 Recognizing Opportunities and Generating Ideas
Opening Profile—WIIVV: Solving Foot Pain and Fatigue via Custom Fitted 3D Printed Insoles
The Differences Between Opportunities and Ideas
Three Ways to Identify Opportunities
Observing Trends
Solving a Problem
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Careem: Mobilizing a Solution to a Problem
Finding Gaps in the Marketplace
WHAT WENT WRONG? Why a Company That Solved a Problem with a Great Product Went Out of Business
Personal Characteristics of the Entrepreneur
Prior Industry Experience
Cognitive Factors
Social Networks
Creativity
Techniques for Generating Ideas
Brainstorming
Focus Groups
Library and Internet Research
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Want Help Converting a Business Idea into a Profitable Company? Find a Mentor
Other Techniques
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 2.1
You Be the VC 2.2
CASE 2.1
CASE 2.2
Endnotes
CHAPTER 3 Feasibility Analysis
Opening Profile—OWLET BABY CARE: The Value of Validating a Business Idea
Feasibility Analysis
Product/Service Feasibility Analysis
Product/Service Desirability
Product/Service Demand
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Prototyping: How to Build What the Customer Wants
Industry/Target Market Feasibility Analysis
Industry Attractiveness
Target Market Attractiveness
Organizational Feasibility Analysis
Management Prowess
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Finding the Right ­Business Partner
Resource Sufficiency
Financial Feasibility Analysis
Total Start-Up Cash Needed
Financial Performance of Similar Businesses
Overall Financial Attractiveness of the Proposed Venture
WHAT WENT WRONG? How Feasible Was the Keurig At-Home Soda Machine to Begin With?
A Feasibility Analysis Template
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 3.1
You Be the VC 3.2
CASE 3.1
CASE 3.2
Appendix 3.1
Appendix 3.2
Appendix 3.3
Endnotes
CHAPTER 4 Developing an Effective Business Model
Opening Profile—INDIEU: Executing on an Established Business Model and Preparing for the Future
Business Models and Their Importance
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: CoachUp: How One Company Creates, Delivers, and Captures Value for Its Stakeholders
General Categories of Business Models
Standard Business Models
WHAT WENT WRONG? Peer-to-Peer ­Business ­Models: Good for Some, Not So Good for Others
Disruptive Business Models
The Barringer/Ireland Business Model Template
Core Strategy
Resources
Financials
Operations
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Upwork and Guru: ­Platforms That Facilitate the Forming of Partnerships with Freelancers
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 4.1
You Be the VC 4.2
CASE 4.1
CASE 4.2
Appendix 4.1
Endnotes
CHAPTER 5 Industry and Competitor Analysis
Opening Profile—WRITELAB: Occupying a Unique Position in a Challenging Industry—and Thriving
Industry Analysis
Studying Industry Trends
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Three Ts That Are Important for Becoming Active in an Industry: Trade Associations, Trade Shows, and Trade Journals
The Five Forces Model
Threat of Substitutes
Threat of New Entrants
Rivalry among Existing Firms
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Bargaining Power of Buyers
WHAT WENT WRONG? SharpScholar: Lessons Learned from a Failed EdTech Start-up
The Value of the Five Forces Model
Industry Types and the Opportunities They Offer
Emerging Industries
Fragmented Industries
Mature Industries
Declining Industries
Global Industries
Competitor Analysis
Identifying Competitors
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Thriving in a Crowded Industry by Creating Meaningful Value and Differentiation from Competitors
Sources of Competitive Intelligence
Completing a Competitive Analysis Grid
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 5.1
You Be the VC 5.2
CASE 5.1
CASE 5.2
Endnotes
CHAPTER 6 Writing a Business Plan
Opening Profile—ATHLETIC PROPULSION LABS: How Athletic Propulsion Labs Benefited from Writing a Business Plan
The Business Plan
Reasons for Writing a Business Plan
Who Reads the Business Plan—and What Are They Looking For?
A Firm’s Employees
Investors and Other External Stakeholders
Guidelines for Writing a Business Plan
Structure of the Business Plan
Content of the Business Plan
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Fold Them
Outline of the Business Plan
Exploring Each Section of the Plan
WHAT WENT WRONG? What Move Loot Learned the Hard Way about the Economics of a Business
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS:­Establishing a ­Community of True Believers and Early Evangelists
Presenting the Business Plan to Investors
The Oral Presentation of a Business Plan
Questions and Feedback to Expect from Investors
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 6.1
You Be the VC 6.2
CASE 6.1
CASE 6.2
Endnotes
PART 3 Moving from an Idea to an ­Entrepreneurial Firm
CHAPTER 7 Preparing the Proper ­Ethical and Legal Foundation
Opening Profile—BILLY GOAT ICE CREAM: Proceeding on a Firm Legal Foundation
Establishing a Strong Ethical Culture for a Firm
Lead by Example
Establish a Code of Conduct
Implement an Ethics Training Program
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Don’t Hesitate to Say “We’re Sorry”
Dealing Effectively with Legal Issues
Choosing an Attorney for a Firm
Drafting a Founders’ Agreement
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Vesting Ownership in Company Stock: A Sound Strategy for Start-Ups
Avoiding Legal Disputes
Obtaining Business Licenses and Permits
Federal Licenses and Permits
State Licenses and Permits
Local Licenses and Permits
WHAT WENT WRONG? How Flytenow Got Grounded by Government Regulations
Choosing a Form of Business Organization
Sole Proprietorship
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited Liability Company
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 7.1
You Be the VC 7.2
CASE 7.1
CASE 7.2
Appendix 7.1
Endnotes
CHAPTER 8 Assessing a New ­Venture’s Financial Strength and Viability
Opening Profile—ESSENTIUM MATERIALS: Managing Finances Prudently
Introduction to Financial Management
Financial Objectives of a Firm
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Organizing Buying Groups to Cuts Costs and Maintain Competitiveness
The Process of Financial Management
Financial Statements
Historical Financial Statements
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Know the Facts Behind the Numbers
Forecasts
Sales Forecast
Forecast of Costs of Sales and Other Items
Pro Forma Financial Statements
WHAT WENT WRONG? Be Careful what You Wish for: How Growing too Quickly Overwhelmed One Company’s Cash Flow
Pro Forma Income Statement
Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Pro Forma Statement of Cash Flows
Ratio Analysis
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 8.1
You Be the VC 8.2
CASE 8.1
CASE 8.2
Endnotes
CHAPTER 9 Building a New-Venture Team
Opening Profile—WILD FRIENDS FOODS: Hitting the Ground Running
Liability of Newness as a Challenge
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Overcoming a Lack of Business Experience in Malaysia
Creating a New-Venture Team
The Founder or Founders of a Venture
WHAT WENT WRONG? Devver: How Miscues in Regard to the Composition and Management of a New-Venture Team Can Kill a Start-Up
The Management Team and Key Employees
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Collaborative Software: Helping New Venture Team Members Achieve Their Goals
The Roles of the Board of Directors
Rounding Out the Team: The Role of Professional Advisors
Board of Advisors
Lenders and Investors
Other Professionals
Consultants
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 9.1
You Be the VC 9.2
CASE 9.1
CASE 9.2
Endnotes
CHAPTER 10 Getting Financing or Funding
Opening Profile—KINVOLVED: Raising Money Carefully and Deliberately
The Importance of Getting Financing or Funding
Why Most New Ventures Need Funding
Cash Flow Challenges
Capital Investments
Lengthy Product Development Cycles
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Startup Weekend: A Fertile Place to Meet Business Cofounders
Sources of Personal Financing
Personal Funds
Friends and Family
Bootstrapping
Preparing to Raise Debt or Equity Financing
Sources of Equity Funding
Business Angels
Venture Capital
WHAT WENT WRONG? How One Start-Up Caught the Attention of VCs, Gained 25,000 Daily Users, and Still Failed
Initial Public Offering
Sources of Debt Financing
Commercial Banks
SBA Guaranteed Loans
Other Sources of Debt Financing
Creative Sources of Financing and Funding
Crowdfunding
Leasing
SBIR and STTR Grant Programs
Other Grant Programs
Strategic Partners
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: Working Together: How Biotech Firms and Large Drug Companies Bring Pharmaceutical Products to Market
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 10.1
You Be the VC 10.2
CASE 10.1
CASE 10.2
Endnotes
PART 4 Managing and Growing an ­Entrepreneurial Firm
CHAPTER 11 Unique Marketing Issues
Opening Profile—REAL TIME CASES: Creating a New Brand in Business Cases via ­Guerilla Marketing Techniques
Selecting a Market and Establishing a Position
Segmenting the Market
Selecting a Target Market
Crafting a Unique Market Position
SAVVY ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRM: How Retail ­Start-ups Compete Against Walmart and Other Big Box Retailers
Branding
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS: Two Examples of ­Successful Co-Branding Partnerships
The 4Ps of Marketing for New Ventures
Product
Price
WHAT WENT WRONG? What Start-Ups Can Learn about Marketing from Missteps at JCPenney
Promotion
Place (or Distribution)
Sales Process and Related Issues
Chapter Summary
End of Chapter Quiz
Key Terms
Review Questions
Application Questions
You Be the VC 11.1
You Be the VC 11.2
CASE 11.1
CASE 11.2

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