This book presents innovation and entrepreneurship as a purposeful and systematic discipline that explains and analyzes the challenges and opportunities of America's new entrepreneurial economy. The author explains what established businesses, public service institutions, and new ventures need to know and do to succeed in today's economy.

This indispensable guide for those looking to start their own business provides all the essential information for overcoming any obstacle thrown in their way during the process.

It takes passion to start a new business. But that same entrepreneurial enthusiasm can also lead you astray. Over six million Americans start businesses every year. ThatÆs 11 startups a minute launched by passionate dreamers hoping to transform their lives for the better. But a huge gap exists between the skyrocketing levels of desire and what entrepreneurs actually achieve. The harsh reality is that most new businesses fail within a few years of...

[TofC cont.] Ethics and social responsibility -- Appendix: Koidra-Tek Asia Business Suite business plan. This book ... introduce[s] the reader - the up-and-coming entrepreneur - to the latest perspectives on organizational management.... It proposes that to compete and grow in this challenging environment, companies must [put] the customer at the center of the business and integrat[e] total quality.... The concepts present [in this book] of vision,...

Presents business ideas for teens that cost $100 or less to start.