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C/B/2287. Entrepreneurship and small business development

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4050
DATE:
2010
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the nature of entrepreneurship in micro and small businesses addressing the issues of women’s entrepreneurial skills, ethnic minority businesses in the UK, the concept of social entrepreneurship, and the effectiveness of small family businesses in the UK and EU.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, small business, women entrepreneurs, ethnic minority business, family business,

 

C/B/2267. Entrepreneurial approaches to starting up business

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2200
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the mindset of an entrepreneur analyzing the reasons for self-employment and discussing the challenges of starting a venture. The example of Richard Branson’s launch of Virgin is discussed, skills required by an entrepreneur are identified, approaches to starting a business are reviewed.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneur, starting up business, Richard Branson,

 

C/B/2266. Impact of credit crunch on the UK SME: challenges for entrepreneurs

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3150
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of the credit crunch on the UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) describing their role in the UK economy, discussing the causes and consequences of the crisis in Europe and the UK, analysing related changes in consumer behaviour, and considering the challenges and trends in the development of modern entrepreneurship.

 

KEYWORDS: credit crunch, UK SME, financial crisis, entrepreneurship,

 

C/B/2201. Start-up Business Proposal for Online Boutique Shop

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2700
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the business opportunities offered by self-employment identifying the reasons why people want to start their own business, discussing the skills needed by an entrepreneur to achieve success, outlining the ways to start a business, and presenting a business proposal for a start-up online boutique shop.

 

KEYWORDS: self-employment, start-up business, entrepreneur, business proposal, online boutique shop,

 

S/B/530. Adaptive Adjustment and Creative Destruction in Entrepreneurship

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1900
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of entrepreneurship reviewing the theories by Israel Kirzner and Joseph Schumpeter, discussing the entrepreneurial features of capitalism and the notions of ‘creative destruction' and ‘adaptive adjustment'. The requirement to achieve an equilibrium situation is argued to be a necessary prerequisite of the entrepreneurial activity.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, Kirzner, Schumpeter!,

 

S/B/529. Entrepreneurship and its relation to company size and innovation

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of entrepreneurship arguing that it is primarily utilized by small businesses and discussing whether risk taking is necessarily a characteristic of entrepreneurship. The relationship between entrepreneurship, firm size and innovation is explored.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, firm size, innovation,

 

C/B/1734. Successful Entrepreneurship

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines whether anyone can become a successful entrepreneur providing there is a certain amount of determination. Definitions of a successful entrepreneur and his attributes are presented, success measures are identified, the role of external factors in business success is explored. A mini case study of is conducted of a launch of a new business venture. .

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, business success,

 

C/M/1191. Change and Entrepreneurial Strategies of BOC and Lily O'Brien

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the strategic change and entrepreneurial strategy using a case study of BOC Industrial Gases and chocolatier Lily O’Brien. The reasons behind the chosen strategies and the lessons learnt from the experiences of both companies are discussed in the context of change management and the theory of entrepreneurship. The paper has no reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Organisational Change, Entrepreneurialism, BOC Industrial Gases, Lily O’Brien,

 

C/B/1594. Entrepreneur Charles Dunstone and Carphone Warehouse Group

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2600
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the entrepreneurial activities of Charles Dunstone, the founder and CEO of Carphone Warehouse Group, making references to the theory of entrepreneurship, providing the company details, illustrating their growth over 2004-2008, and discussing Carphone's strategy and contributions to the British economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneur, Charles Dunstone, Carphone Warehouse Group,

 

C/B/1599. Social Networks, Social Capital and Entrepreneurship

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4800
DATE:
2009
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49.99 GBP

The paper offers a critical review of literature on intellectual capital, social capital and entrepreneurship, which aims to highlight how entrepreneurs stand to gain from their unique position as brokers within social networks. The challenges faced by entrepreneurs as a result of this unique position are identified and discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Social capital, intellectual capital, entrepreneurship,

 

C/B/1635. Entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility: case study of Dell

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the nature of entrepreneurship and the feature of entrepreneurs using Dell Computers as a case study and focusing on their policy toward corporate social responsibility (CSR). The personality and entrepreneurial activities of the company's leader Michael Dell are described, implementation of CSR principles in Dell's business strategies is examined arguing that CSR is a necessary prerequisite to gain and maintain competitive advantage.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, CSR, Dell,

 

S/B/490. Entrepreneurial skills of James Dyson: nature vs. nurture

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the features and skills of the entrepreneur analysing the example of James Dyson, the founder of the Dyson Company, and discussing the importance of natural talent versus the importance of situation and circumstances for entrepreneurial success.

 

KEYWORDS: entrepreneurial, skills, james, dyson, nature, vs, nurture,

 

S/P/405. Creativity

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3000
DATE:
2009
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of creativity reviewing related theories and identifying its main components, i.e. positivity, playfulness, etc. The tools of creative thinking are considered including analogy extension, problem redefinition, etc. The significance of creativity for successful entrepreneurship is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Creativity, entrepreneurship,

 

C/B/1364. Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Oligopolies and Banking Crisis

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2400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the conceptual framework of innovation and entrepreneurship examining their features in the environment of competitive oligopolies. The role of innovation and entrepreneurship in the current banking and financial crisis is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: innovation, entrepreneurship, oligopolies, banking, crisis,

 

C/B/1007. Entrepreneurship and Bureaucratic Organizations

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper explores the issue of compatibility between the attributes of an entrepreneur and organizational culture of a bureaucratic enterprise. The terms entrepreneurship and entrepreneur are defined, the key features of a bureaucratic enterprise are described, academic opinions are reviewed in favour of and against such compatibility. Examples are drawn to illustrate entrepreneurial success.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, Bureaucracy, Entrepreneur, Webber, RealNetworks,

 

C/B/1036. Starting and developing a New Venture

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3300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper addresses several issues of starting and developing a new venture providing CAMPARI analysis, reviewing the evolution in the role of a small business owner, outlining the merits of franchising against a purchase of an existing business, and discussing the significance of the entrepreneur or owner/manager as key determinant of small business growth.

 

KEYWORDS: Venture, CAMPARI, entrepreneur, small business,

 

C/B/1130. Entrepreneurship and Marketing

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concepts of entrepreneurship and marketing analysing whether they are independent processes and examining their contribution to the success of organisations. Examples of real life companies are presented to illustrate how success was achieved through entrepreneurship and marketing.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, marketing, external environment,

 

C/B/1221. Social entrepreneurship and gender roles

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3400
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper presents a literature review on social entrepreneurship (SE) with relation to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The aspects of SE based on the gender of the entrepreneur are discussed examining the role of gender in the entrepreneur's journey to success. References are made to the leading theories that contribute to SE success.

 

KEYWORDS: Social, Entrepreneurship, Gender, SME, Small and Medium Enterprises,

 

C/B/1225. Entrepreneurial traits: theory and self-analysis

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2300
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the traits that are commonly found in individuals with entrepreneurial tendencies. Related academic literature is reviewed, the author's self-analysis is conducted using the SWOT model and providing a brief overview of different strategies that could be used for personal and professional development.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurial Traits, Proactive, Motivation, Vision, Strategy, Determination, self-,

 

C/B/1255. Constraints for small businesses: literature review

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3600
DATE:
2008
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39.99 GBP

The paper offers a review of literature on the challenges of starting a small business. The nature of small businesses is identified analyzing the internal and external constraints faced by start up businesses with the focus on financial issues. The importance of strategic thinking and the individual skills necessary for entrepreneurs are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneur, Small Business, Growth, start up business, SME,

 

C/B/1331. Social Entrepreneurship

WORDS:
3400
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper offers a literature review on the subject of social entrepreneurship (SE) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). Gender related affects of SE are considered discussing the role of gender in the entrepreneur's success. Leading theories explaining success of SE are reviewed.

 

KEYWORDS: Social Entrepreneurship, Gender, SME,

 

C/B/985. Hospitality Entrepreneurship & Creativity

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1700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the nature of entrepreneur within hospitality industry looking at the challenges and opportunities the industry offers for entrepreneurs, reviewing the typology of entrepreneurs, the impacts of the regulatory framework on the entrepreneurial activities, and the role of managerial interventions and CSR. Theoretical approaches are applied to the practices of GoEasy Travel using the company as a case study.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneur, hospitality, creativity, GoEasy Travel,

 

C/HR/277. Entrepreneur and leadership: Richard Branson

WORDS:
3100
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the leadership style of Richard Branson, the leader of Virgin Group, using three theories of leadership. Information is provided on the background of Virgin Group. The study includes interviews and quotations of Sir Richard Branson.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership style, Richard Branson, Virgin,

 

S/B/357. It is said that women are worse at micro and small business entrepreneurship than men. Discuss

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2300
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of entrepreneurship with reference to UK enterprises considering the differences between women and men entrepreneurs, outlining the obstacles facing women in business, identifying the types of women entrepreneurs and specific characteristics of British women entrepreneurs. The support of business by the UK government is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, women,

 

S/B/401. Dissertation. Entrepreneurship Vs Franchising

WORDS:
14500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates business entrepreneurship in the UK exploring its present day situation, societal attitudes towards entrepreneurship, and social aspects of entrepreneurial activity including gender, age, education, ethnicity, etc. The review of literature touches on the theory and features of modern entrepreneurship, the evolution of franchising practices, etc. Research methodologies are based on the secondary and primary data obtained through questionnaires, sampling and a case study of the UK landscaping business Urban Planters. Conclusions are made about the current levels and spread of entrepreneurial activity in the UK, limitations of the research are pointed out suggesting recommendations for further research.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, entrepreneurship, franchising,