ABSTRACT

World economics and the industrial environment has recently created a fertile ground for the creation of new enterprises and start-ups. This book skilfully identifies the challenges of building a new business venture from an idea to a marketable product.

It highlights

• Robust methods for keeping up with innovation;

• Designing new ways to grow, improve and market your product; and

• Managing the changes in the business environment, market dynamics and other uncertainties.

The volume is rich with examples and case studies of many small and large businesses. It further reflects on the business and entrepreneurship ecosystem, the challenges and opportunities in India, entrepreneurship and women, e-commerce, the new generation of entrepreneurs, and exit strategies for entrepreneurs.

An essential guide for entrepreneurs and professionals working in business management and marketing communications, as well as scholars of business administration and financial sciences, this book by an industry expert offers many new and practiced approaches, examples and lessons for innovative thinking and breaking new ground in business.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|39 pages

Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship

Challenges and opportunities

chapter 2|38 pages

From an Idea to a Marketable Product

Deciding on the industry category and a product to be launched

chapter 4|29 pages

Managing Risks and Negotiating Deals

chapter 8|23 pages

Exiting the Business

Routes and processes

chapter 9|9 pages

Concluding Lessons for Success