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020			_a9781118362549
040			_aDLC _cUNISSA _dUNISSA
050	0	0	_aHD2346.P23 _bS34 2014
245	0	0	_aEntrepreneurship and small business / _cMichael Schaper ... [et al].
250			_a4th Asia-Pacific ed.
260			_aMilton, Qld. : _bJohn Wiley & Sons Australia, _c2014
300			_axvi, 480 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm.
505			_aPART 1 The nature of small business and entrepreneurship 1 CHAPTER 1 Entrepreneurship: definition and evolution 3 Defining entrepreneurship 4 Entrepreneur profile: Olivia Lum, Hyflux 9 The role of entrepreneurship in economic growth and development 11 Common features of entrepreneurship in the Asia–Pacific region 16
505			_aCHAPTER 4 Small business: definitions and characteristics 77 Defining small business 78 Characteristic features of a small business 82 The advantages and disadvantages of operating a small business 86 The economic significance of the small business sector 90 General importance 90 Entrepreneur or small business owner–manager? 95
505			_aCHAPTER 5 Community contexts of small business 105 Integrating entrepreneurship and society 106 Societal and philanthropic responsibility 107 Environmental responsibility 109 Social entrepreneurship 111 The nature and extent of family business 113 Issues unique to family business 115
505			_aPART 2 Getting into business 125
505			_aCHAPTER 6 Options for going into business 127 Issues to consider before going into business 128 Starting a new business 130 Purchasing an existing business 134 Entering a franchise system 140 Comparison of options 143 Procedural steps when starting a business venture 143 1. Undertake market research 144 2. Check the statutory requirements 144 3. Access suitable core resources 145 4. Critically evaluate options: buy, start-up or franchise? 145 5. Work out financial projections 145 6. Prepare a business plan 146
505			_aCHAPTER 7 Market research and strategy formulation 151 The role of market research 152 Constraints on research 154 Developing a strategy 161 Developing a business model 170
505			_aCHAPTER 8 Preparing a business plan 177 The concept of a business plan 178 Elements of a business plan 180 Different types of plans 186 Preparing the document: the business-planning process 189
505			_aCHAPTER 9 Legal issues 219 Legal structures 220 Intellectual property 230 Other legal issues 235
505			_aCHAPTER 10 Financing business ventures 243 Sources of debt finance 244 Sources of equity finance 247 Other useful categorisations of finance sources 254 Alternative sources of finance 259
505			_aCHAPTER 11 Accessing business advice and assistance 267 The business adviser 268 Forms of support for new and small firms 280 PART 3 Managing key functions 289
505			_aCHAPTER 12 Marketing 291 The concept of marketing 292 An overview of the marketing process 293 The marketing mix 295
505			_aThe marketing mix 295 CHAPTER 13 Operations management 317 Operations as a management process 318 Physical site factors 319 Production processes 323 Service design 323 Evaluating, improving and securing operational activities 330 Procedural systems and quality assurance 334 Risk management 335
505			_aCHAPTER 14 Human resource issues in new and small firms 343 Concept and functions of human resource management 344 HRM as a business strategy 345 Acquisition of staff 346 Maintenance 354 Termination 358 Governmental and regulatory requirements 359 Self-employment and human resources 361 Differences in employment practices between large and small firms 362 HRM variations across the Asia–Pacific region 363
505			_aCHAPTER 15 Financial information and management 369 The purpose of financial information 370 Differences between small and large firms 372 Regional variations in financial management 373 Types of financial information 374 Analysing financial data 382 Keeping records of financial information 385 PART 4 Selected topics 399
505			_aCHAPTER 16 ICT as a business tool 401 The role and importance of ICT for SMEs 403 Information systems for SMEs 405 Implementing an ICT strategy 409 Attracting visitors to a website 416
505			_aCHAPTER 17 Managing growth and transition 427 The dimensions of business growth 428 Theorising about small business growth 431 Growth predictors 434 Growth strategies and growth enablers 435 From the entrepreneur to the manager 440 Harvesting 443
505			_aCHAPTER 18 Corporate entrepreneurship 453 Dimensions of and rationale for corporate entrepreneurship 454 The new venture development process 460 The key steps in developing entrepreneurial spirit 465
505			_aCHAPTER 2 Opportunities and entrepreneurs 29 Individuals and opportunities 30 The discovery perspective 30 Understanding the profile of an entrepreneur 35 The risks of a career in entrepreneurship 39 Relevant performance measures 41 Entrepreneurs in a social context 43
505			_aCHAPTER 3 Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship 51 Creativity 52 Innovation 59 Linking creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship 65 From creativity to entrepreneurship: screening opportunities 67
650		0	_aSmall business _zPacific Area _xManagement.
650		0	_aSmall business _zSoutheast Asia _xManagement.
650		0	_aEntrepreneurship _zPacific Area.
650		0	_aEntrepreneurship _zSoutheast Asia.
700	1		_aSchaper, Michael _c(Professor)
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