In this groundbreaking textbook approach to the study of entrepreneurship, Robert Mellor brings to the non-specialist not only the crucial issues of the field that they will need to know, but also bridges the gap between business knowledge and expert knowledge from other disciplines. The textbook provides relevant and targeted specialist chapters aimed towards a variety of fields - from sustainable industries, information technology; healthcare, biotechnology, as well as the musical and creative industries.
Key entrepreneurship concepts that are covered include:
- the theories and tools of creative thinking
- market research
- intellectual property protection
- relevant economics
Brings to the non-specialist not only the crucial issues of entrepreneurship, but also bridges the gap between business knowledge and expert knowledge from other disciplines.This book is deeper than just new venture formation. New value chains lead to competitive advantage. Internet music etc are new value chains, creative destruction disintermediating old players. This book is for every professional and standard for engineers, scientists and the creative and heath industries
R.Schumann
Entrepreneur
PART A: PRINCIPLES
Developing People and Competencies
The Economics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Promoting Creativity
PART B: PRACTICE
Gaining Strategic Advantage
The Marketing Plan
The Business Plan
PART C: CONTEXT
Intellectual Capital
Knowledge Management
Presentation Technique
PART D: SPECIALISMS
Technical Innovation
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