Recommended Books
American Entrepreneur by Call Number: HB615.S377 2010Publication Date: 2010Available at Downcity Library and as an e-book.
Aspects of Entrepreneurship: Practice and Passion by Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2018
Bleeding-Edge Entrepreneurship by
This book contains an Open Access chapter The continued rise of the digital age and its radical innovation activities compel us to reconceptualize how entrepreneurial ventures and other organizations use various technologies to grow, evolve, and perform. How do the boldest entrepreneurship theories assist in this reconceptualization? Entrepreneurship has been heralded for decades as a revolutionary movement within the domain of business theory and practice. If so, then what are the most powerful and significant aspects of this entrepreneurial revolution? Bleeding-edge Entrepreneurshipilluminates new possibilities, expanding entrepreneurship's massive potential to create unexplored physical and virtual realms. The contributors are worldwide experts in technology-enabled entrepreneurship and social enterprise. The chapters cover a wide range of entrepreneurial phenomena, theories, and practices. Delineating the very best practices for venture performance in the world's most progressive realms, illustrating the nature of impact in extreme uncertainty, and shaping public policy regarding all these activities, Bleeding-edge Entrepreneurshipis required reading for practitioners and academics in all fields of business, but especially those who are interested in entrepreneurship. Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Researchis an official book series of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE). Each volume is designed around a specific theme of importance to the entrepreneurship and small business community with articles collectively exploring and developing theory and practice in the field.
Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2023-01-26
Building 21st Century Entrepreneurship by
Entrepreneurship develops around the world in accordance to the different cultural, political, economic and social contexts. Governments promote entrepreneurship as a way to improve economic growth. As capitalism changes, entrepreneurship also changes. This book describes some of the new profiles of entrepreneurs that are creating the entrepreneurial economy of the 21st Century. It presents entrepreneurship in a theoretical and pragmatic way in order to help readers to understand what entrepreneurship means today. Illustrated by socio-economic information and case studies of an international scope, two main questions are explicitly studied in this book: who are the new figures of entrepreneurs and how are they creating the companies of the future? The book is based on academic literature and serves as a reference to researchers interested in the evolution of entrepreneurship.
Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2017-05-17
Entrepreneurship by Call Number: HB615.N43297 2018Publication Date: 2017-01-25Available at Downcity Library.
Entrepreneurship by Call Number: HB615.N43297 2021Publication Date: 2020-01-14Available in Downcity OR Harborside Course Reserves - 2 Hour Loan
Entrepreneurship: How to Start and Grow Your Own Business by Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2019
Entrepreneurship and Development in the 21st Century by
The 21st century has changed the face of entrepreneurship and development. Venture capital volume almost tripled since 2006 and concepts like microfinance have emerged and spread. Spurring the creation of new technologies and new jobs, the role of entrepreneurs now affects globalization and amplifies the dynamics of markets and economic growth. Including a preface from Bill Drayton (CEO, Ashoka: Everyone a Changemaker), a cast of expert contributors explore how these new trends, along with a variety of political, cultural and social influences, have affected entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship and Development in the 21st Centuryfeatures a diverse array of chapters on subjects such as venture capital, cryptomarkets, and alternatives to fair trade. This work is the inaugural volume of a book series by the Lab for Entrepreneurship and Development (LEAD), a now-independent organization that first started at the Institute of Quantitative Social Sciences (IQSS) at Harvard University. Experienced editors Bruno S. Sergi and Cole C. Scanlon bring together a detailed exploration of the new face of 21st century entrepreneurship. Looking across cultures, countries and sectors, this is a vital read for any student or researcher of entrepreneurial development.
Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2019-04-29
Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises by
This book focuses on three key questions and three assumptions, which tackle entrepreneurship and competitiveness through the pillars of young entrepreneurship and innovation in SMEs, always under the lens of the institutional approach. More specifically, the research questions of this study are the following: How do institutions and, in general, institutional processes affect entrepreneurship on the SME level and, hence, competitiveness on the country level, how can the analysis of young entrepreneurship promote our understanding of the overall web of entrepreneurship from an institutional point of view and to what degree do SMEs respond to innovative applications and activities? Moreover, the study takes on the following three research assumptions: The quality of institutions affects the development of entrepreneurship and, hence, a country's competitive position, small- and medium-sized enterprises are affected by the quality of institutions and institutional inefficiency leads to innovation fatigue. The methodology is based on specific data collection techniques that will answer the questions and assumptions of this study by using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2019-08-12
Steps to Small Business Start-Up by
A business classic that has been guiding new entrepreneurs through the process of launching their businesses for more than a quarter of a century, this book has now been revised to feature the most up-to-date information, forms, examples, and worksheets. It emphasizes all of the mechanics of the start-up, including choosing a business, legal structure, location, and DBAs. Additional chapters cover home-based business, proprietary rights, financing options, bookkeeping, and cash flow. Offering indispensable advice for marketing, Internet operation, and business planning, it is positioned to remain a favorite for business education by universities, colleges, technical schools, and small business development centers.
Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2014-05-01
The Wiley Handbook of Entrepreneurship by
Written by leading scholars, The Wiley Handbook of Entrepreneurship provides a distinctive overview of methodological, theoretical and paradigm changes in the area of entrepreneurship research. It is divided into four parts covering history and theory, individual differences and creativity, organizational aspects of innovation including intrapreneurship, and macroeconomic aspects such as social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in developing countries. The result is a must-have resource for seasoned researchers and newcomers alike, as well as practitioners and advanced students of business, entrepreneurship, and social and organizational psychology.
Call Number: E-book only.Publication Date: 2017-07-13
Suggested Journals
These online journals are a useful resource for many aspects about entrepreneurship and small business.
- Business Collection (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
- American Journal of Entrepreneurship2008-2021
- Entrepreneur2003-present
- Entrepreneur Magazine2022-present
- Entrepreneurship and Regional Development1997-present
- Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship2000-12 months ago
- Journal of Enterprising Culture2000-12 months ago
- Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship1997-present
- Journal of Small Business Management1971-present
- Small Business Economics1989-12 months ago
Other Useful Resources
The resources below have been selected for the quality and relevance of their content.
- Articles About EntrepreneurshipFrom the Harvard Business School's "Working Knowledge". Over 180 articles about many aspects of entrepreneurial endeavors, from 1999 - 2015. Most are from HBS's faculty or students. Many are accompanied by posted comments.
- Entrepreneur's Reference Guide to Small Business InformationThis Library of Congress reference guide discusses resources for the following: "Raising Capital", "Managing Your Business", "Marketing", "Human Resources" and more". Concentrates on print resources with minimal online resources. Includes "tips" on constructing productive subject searches in online library catalogs. Excellent examination of print resources from the nation's pre-eminent library.
- Entrepreneur's Resource CenterFrom the Edward Lowe Foundation. "Hundreds of articles and briefs - solutions gleaned from CEOs, presidents and business owners". Excellent resource for practical advice on all aspects of creating and running small businesses.
- Entrepreneurial ResourcesDirectory of links to a variety of websites for "gateways"/portals, educational institutions, government agencies, professional/trade associations, journals and more. Great mix of educational, professional and commercial resources.
- How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Guidelines and Resources for EntrepreneursFrom Carter McNamara's "Free Management Library". Gives in-depth information on starting a nonprofit organization. Outstanding; thorough and easy-to-use.
- New England Economic IndicatorsFrom the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. "Provides current and historical economic data" for the New England states. Features articles and data on regional economic performance, employment and financial conditions. Provides "State Economic Summaries" for each state. Best official site for a current picture of New England's economy.
- Reference for BusinessFree online directory of information culled from Thomson-Gale's reference products. Includes over 600 articles on various aspects of small business, profiles of hundreds industries and numerous examples of business plans for many small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. Some of the content is dated, but is still should be of great use.
- SBA Learning CenterFrom the US Small Business Association. This platform has a variety of free courses on business topics.
- SBDC National Information Clearinghouse (SBDCNet)Maintained by the University of Texas at San Antonio, with support from the SBA and other affiliates. Serves as a clearinghouse for state Small Business Development Centers. Provides access to resources for 19 small business topics, including e-commerce, human resources, veterans and more. "Industry Links" discusses 35 manufacturing /service industries. Outstanding; the great strength of this resource is the exceptional quality of links, many of which are not readily available elsewhere
- Small Business Knowledge BaseSponsored by BizMove.com. Consists of 14 categories of financial management, sales/marketing, etc.; sub-categories provided within each category and are well-organized for easy retrieval. Great place to begin research.
- State Small Business Development CentersFrom LLRX.com. Links to each state's small business development centers (and related state agencies or organizations). Also includes tips for accessing additional information.
Suggested Databases
Below are some helpful databases to get started on entrepreneurship and small business research.
- Business Collection (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
- Selective full-text articles, case studies, and reports covering Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management & Strategy, and Marketing
- Business Insights Global This link opens in a new window
- Case studies, company profiles & industry research reports
- Country economic reports, market research reports
- SWOT analyses, and video interviews with business executives, and selective full-text articles
- Business Plans Handbooks This link opens in a new window
- A collection of authentic business plans in manufacturing, retail, and the service industries, as well as start ups, and submitted by entrepreneurs in North America (company names and addresses have been changed)
- Each volume includes a business plan template, a listing of organizations, agencies & consultants, glossary and more
- Click on the "i" icon for more examples of the types of businesses represented
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
- Company profiles, SWOT analyses where available, industry profiles, stocks and investment information, management-related articles
- Harvard Business Review case studies and streaming videos from the Harvard Business School Faculty Seminar Series, and selective full-text articles
- JWU Library does not have access to Harvard Business Cases
- First Research (Mergent) This link opens in a new window
- In-depth U.S. and global-wide industry profiles (each report includes an overview of business challenges, trends, opportunities, and ratios)
- "State and Province Profiles" with a clickable map for monthly updates of local industry, economic, employment, and wage data for each of the 50 states and Canadian Provinces
- Gale OneFile Business This link opens in a new window
- Selective full-text articles, case studies, and reports covering Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management & Strategy, and Marketing
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
- Industry research for over 700 U.S. industries, hard-to-find U.S. "specialized industries", and some state-level industry research
- Updated reports: Global-wide industries and industries in China
- Industry reports include "Key Statistics," "Key Ratios," and supply-chain overviews
- MarketResearch.com Academic This link opens in a new window
- Industry reports including demographics, market trends, forecasts, analysis of major brands, new products, and consumer trends and buyer behavior
- Morningstar Investment Research Center This link opens in a new window
- Financial information on thousands of stocks traded on the major exchanges, plus mutual funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
- Portfolio planning tools and investment advice videos
- Only a limited number of people can access Morningstar at the same time - PLEASE CLICK ON THE BUTTON "End Session"
- MRI-Simmons This link opens in a new window
- MRI-Simmons Insights is Simmons Research’s web-based platform for analysis of national consumer and market insights
- There is a limit of 25 simultaneous users at the same time
- Regional Business News (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
- Selective, full-text articles from business journals, newspapers, and newswires within the U.S.
- RKMA This link opens in a new window
- Content updated every two years
- Reports cover fields such as Consumer Behavior & Marketing, Entertainment & Leisure, Pandemic Impact, Restaurant/Food & Beverage, Retail/E-commerce, Sports Marketing, Travel & Tourism, and U.S. Cities & Communities
- Use CTRL F to search PDF for key terms
- SAGE Journals Online This link opens in a new window
- Full-text peer-reviewed journal articles from 1999-TO THE CURRENT YEAR
- Content covers fields such as Administration & Leadership, Business/Management, Clothing & Textiles, Criminal Justice, Cultures, Education, Entrepreneurship, Food Science, Hospitality, Information Science, Literature, Marketing, Sports, Travel & Tourism
- Simmons Insights This link opens in a new window
- Simmons Insights is Simmons Research’s online platform for analysis of national consumer and market insights
- Limited to 25 users at one time, please log out when done
- SRDS This link opens in a new window
- Find ad rates, circulation figures, audience demographics, and contact info. for publishers/sales
- Identify consumer spending behavior in potential market areas
- Report titles include Business Publication Media, Consumer Magazine Media, Direct Marketing, Digital Networks & Tech, Digital Websites, International Media Guides, Local Media, Newspaper Media, Out-of-Home Media, Print Media Production, Radio Media, TV & Cable Media, and more
- IMPORTANT: A padlock icon means the library is not subscribed to that content
- To access Nielsen Segmentation & Market Solutions: Click on the green login button. No additional credentials are required. Allow time for the reports to load!
- VentureLine This link opens in a new window
- Cross-sectional financial analysis tools for public and private companies, comparing industry financial ratios to any company or comparing two companies in similar lines of business
- Access to Ventureline's MBA Glossary of accounting terms (PDF)
- Wall Street Journal; Eastern Edition (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
- WSJ is the world's leading financial newspaper
- Selective full-text articles from 1984 to the present
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For more general databases that contain ebooks and a broader range of topics, check out our full list of business databases.
