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SIXTH

EDITION

Essentials of Entrepreneurs^ and Small Business Management GLOBAL

EDITION

Norman M. Scarborough Presbyterian College

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Contents Preface 13

SECTION I

The Challenge of Entrepreneurship

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Chapter 1 The Foundations of Entrepreneurship 19 The World of the Entrepreneur What Is an Entrepreneur?

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The Benefits of Entrepreneurship

25

The Potential Drawbacks of Entrepreneurship

28

Behind the Boom: What's Feeding the Entrepreneurial Fire The Cultural Diversity of Entrepreneurship The Power of "Small" Business

41

Putting Failure into Perspective

42

How to Avoid the Pitfalls Conclusion

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Chapter Summary . Plan Pro 47 •

46 e Discussion Questions Beyond the Classroom 49

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Business

Chapter 2 Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind: From Ideas to Reality 50 Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Creativity—A Necessity for Survival Creative Thinking

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Barriers to Creativity

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How to Enhance Creativity The Creative Process

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Techniques for Improving the Creative Process

SECTION II

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Intellectual Property: Protecting Your Ideas

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Chapter Summary Plan Pro 84 •

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83 • Discussion Questions Beyond the Classroom 85



Business

Building the Business Plan: Beginning Considerations 87

Chapter 3 Designing a Competitive Business Model and Building a Solid Strategic Plan 87 Building a Competitive Advantage

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The Strategic Management Process Conclusion

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Chapter Summary Plan Pro 116 •

114 • Discussion Questions Beyond the Classroom 117

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Chapter 4 Conducting a Feasibility Analysis and Crafting a Winning Business Plan 118 Conducting a Feasibility Analysis Why Develop a Business Plan? The Elements of a Business Plan

119 127 130

What Lenders and Investors Look For in a Business Plan

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CONTENTS Making the Business Plan Presentation Conclusion

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Business Plan Format

145

Chapter Summary 148 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 149 • Beyond the Classroom 150

Chapter 5

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Chapter Summary 175 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 175 • Beyond the Classroom 176

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Franchising and the Entrepreneur

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Business

Forms of Business Ownership The Sole Proprietorship The Partnership Corporations

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Other Forms of Ownership

Chapter 6

Types of Franchising

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The Benefits of Buying a Franchise

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The Drawbacks of Buying a Franchise Franchising and the Law

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The RightWay to Buy a Franchise Trends Shaping Franchising Conclusion

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Chapter Summary 203 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 204 • Beyond the Classroom 205

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Appendix A: A Franchise Evaluation Checklist 205 Chapter 7

Buying an Existing Business 207 Buying an Existing Business

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The Steps in Acquiring a Business

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Evaluating an Existing Business—The Due Diligence Process Methods for Determining the Value of a Business Understanding the Seller's Side Negotiating the Deal

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Chapter Summary 241 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 243 • Beyond the Classroom 243

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SECTION III Building the Business Plan: Marketing and Financial Considerations 245 Chapter 8

Building a Powerful Marketing Plan 245 Building a Guerrilla Marketing Plan Pinpointing the Target Market

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Determining Customer Needs and Wants Through Market Research Plotting a Guerrilla Marketing Strategy: How to Build a Competitive Edge 255 The Marketing Mix

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Chapter Summary 279 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 281 • Beyond the Classroom 282

Chapter 9

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Business

E-Commerce and the Entrepreneur 283 Factors to Consider before Launching into E-Commerce Ten Myths of E-Commerce Strategies for E-Success

286 295

Designing a Killer Web Site

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CONTENTS Tracking Web Results

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Ensuring Web Privacy and Security

313

Chapter Summary 315 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 316 * Beyond the Classroom 317

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Chapter 10 Pricing Strategies 318 Three Potent Forces: Image, Competition, and Value Pricing Strategies and Tactics

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Pricing Strategies and Methods for Retailers Pricing Concepts for Manufacturers

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Pricing Strategies and Methods for Service Firms The Impact of Credit on Pricing

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Chapter Summary 343 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 344 • Beyond the Classroom 344

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Chapter 11 Creating a Successful Financial Plan 345 The Importance of a Financial Plan Basic Financial Statements

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Creating Projected Financial Statements Ratio Analysis

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Interpreting Business Ratios Break-Even Analysis

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Chapter Summary 382 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 383 • Beyond the Classroom 384

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Chapter 12 Managing Cash Flow 385 Cash Management

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Cash and Profits Are Not the Same Preparing a Cash Budget

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The "Big Three" of Cash Management Avoiding the Cash Crunch Conclusion

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Chapter Summary 416 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 417 • Beyond the Classroom 418

SECTION IV Putting the Business Plan to Work: Sources of Funds 419 Chapter 13 Sources of Financing: Debt and Equity 419 Planning for Capital Requirements Equity Capital vs. Debt Capital Sources of Equity Financing

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The Nature of Debt Financing Federally Sponsored Programs

438 448

Small Business Administration (SBA)

450

State and Local Economic Development Programs Internal Methods of Financing

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Chapter Summary 458 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 460 • Beyond the Classroom 461

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Chapter 14 Choosing the Right Location and Layout 462 Location: A Source of Competitive Advantage

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Location Criteria for Retail and Service Businesses

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Location Options for Retail and Service Businesses

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CONTENTS The Location Decision for Manufacturers Layout and Design Considerations

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Layout: Maximizing Revenues, Increasing Efficiency, or Reducing Costs Chapter Summary 499 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 500 • Beyond the Classroom 501

Chapter 15

Global Aspects of Entrepreneurship Why Go Global?

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Business

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Barriers to International Trade International Trade Agreements

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Chapter Summary 530 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 532 • Beyond the Classroom 532

Chapter 16



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Strategies for Going Global

Conclusion

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Building a New Venture Team and Planning for the Next Generation 533 Leadership in the New Economy

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Building an Entrepreneurial Team: Hiring the Right Employees

537

Creating an Organizational Culture That Encourages Employee Motivation and Retention

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Management Succession: Passing the Torch of Leadership Exit Strategies 564 Chapter Summary 565 • Discussion Questions Plan Pro 566 • Beyond the Classroom 567

Appendix: Think Archimedes 568 Cases 589 Endnotes 603 Name Index 631 Subject Index 641

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