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BL
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842673
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Szycher, M., (Michael)
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Szycher's practical handbook of entrepreneurship and innovation /\ by Michael Szycher.
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| Publication Statement
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Boca Raton, FL :: CRC Press,, [2018]
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1 online resource (xxv, 698 pages)
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| ISBN
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1315186195
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: 1351736353
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: 1351736361
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: 135173637X
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: 9781315186191
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: 9781351736350
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: 9781351736367
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: 9781351736374
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113873599X
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9781138735996
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Section I Startups under the Microscope 1. Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2. External Factors Affecting the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 3. Government Impact on Technology-Based Innovation 4. Entrepreneurial Venture Secret Sauce Section II Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment 5. Entrepreneurial Self-Starters 6. Entrepreneurial Personalities Section III Entrepreneurial Environment 7. Leadership Qualities 8. Communicating Value to Investors 9. Corporate Entrepreneurship 10. Marketing and Marketing Research on a Shoestring Section IV Classical Initial Decisions 11. Strategic Planning for Startups 12. Product-Market Fit 13. Growth strategies 14. Business Law 101 15. If You Cannot Innovate, Copy 16. Corporate Governance Guidelines Section V Exit Strategies, AKA Harvesting 17. Knowledge-Intensive Industries 18. Getting Your Company Ready for an Exit 19. Exit Strategies (Harvesting Options) 20. Alternative Exits: Selling Patents and Software 21. IPO Your Ultimate Exit Strategy.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Author; Section I: Startups under the Microscope; 1: Entrepreneurship and Innovation; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 What Makes Startups Successful?; 1.3 What Makes Startups Fail?; 1.4 Types of Entrepreneurs; 1.5 Entrepreneurial DNA; 1.6 Discovery, Invention, and Innovation; 1.6.1 Distinctions between Invention and Innovation; 1.7 Entrepreneurship and Innovation; 1.7.1 Four Drivers of Innovation; 1.7.1.1 Emerging Technologies; 1.7.1.2 Competitor Actions; 1.7.1.3 New Requirements; 1.7.1.4 External Environment.
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1.7.2 Innovation Pitfalls1.7.3 Replication from Previous Employment; 1.7.4 Impact of Geographic Location; 1.8 Search for a Suitable Definition of Entrepreneurship; 1.9 Market Leadership; 1.9.1 Choosing Your Target Market; 1.9.2 Expected Growth; 1.10 What is Your Exit DNA?; Notes; 2: External Factors Affecting the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Crucial Importance of Government Policies; 2.2.1 Business Ecosystems; 2.2.2 Creating a Friendly Business Culture; 2.2.3 Fostering Growth of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems; 2.2.4 Government Policies and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.
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2.3 Regional Clusters of Innovation2.4 Entrepreneurship and the Internet; 2.4.1 Communications; 2.4.2 Research; 2.4.3 Promotion; 2.4.4 Safe Use; 2.5 Facilitated Sources of Financing; 2.5.1 Personal Savings; 2.5.2 Friends and Family; 2.5.3 Credit Cards; 2.5.4 Banks; 2.6 Other Funding Sources; 2.6.1 Angel Investors; 2.6.2 Venture Investors; 2.6.3 Corporate Venture Capital Funds; 2.6.4 Government Programs; 2.7 Strengths of Small Business Entities (SBEs); 2.7.1 How Can a Small Business Entity Possibly Compete?; 2.8 Clearly Define Your Potential Market; 2.8.1 Primary Research.
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2.8.2 Secondary Research2.8.3 Market Analysis; 2.9 Selecting Your Optimal Business Location; 2.10 Workplace and Environmental Regulations; Notes; 3: Government Impact on Technology-Based Innovation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Poster Child of Technological Innovation; 3.3 Poster Boy of Technological Failure; 3.4 National Institute of Standards and Technology Study of Invention versus Innovation; 3.4.1 Transitioning from Invention to Innovation; 3.5 Role of State Governments; 3.6 Early-Stage Technology-Based Innovation; 3.6.1 Application of Technical, Market, or Business Model Strategy.
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3.6.2 Stage of Technology Development3.6.3 Vital Infrastructure Requirements; 3.7 Critical Role of Government in Innovation; 3.7.1 Information Technology; 3.7.1.1 Google Search Engine; 3.7.1.2 Global Positioning System (GPS); 3.7.1.3 Artificial Intelligence and Speech Recognition; 3.7.1.4 ARPANET: Progenitor of the Internet; 3.7.1.5 Smartphones; 3.7.2 Energy; 3.7.2.1 Visible LED Lighting Technology; 3.7.2.2 Shale Gas; 3.7.3 Health Care; 3.7.3.1 Magnetic Resonance Imaging; 3.7.3.2 Human Genome Project; 3.7.4 Agriculture; 3.7.4.1 Hybrid Corn; 3.7.4.2 Lactose-Free Milk.
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| Abstract
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This practical and comprehensive handbook offers step-by-step instruction, guiding entrepreneurs of innovative technology startups all the way from idea to profitability. With its easy-to-follow format aimed at both experienced as well as novice entrepreneurs, this book covers all technical, financial, legal, and governmental hurdles facing startups. It discusses common causes of business failure and points out the pitfalls to avoid in getting innovative technology successfully to market.
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Entrepreneurship.
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Technological innovations.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Industrial Management.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Management Science.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Management.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Organizational Behavior.
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Entrepreneurship.
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Technological innovations.
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| Dewey Classification
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658.4/21
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| LC Classification
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HB615.S993 2018
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