We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Entrepreneurship Development” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of Entrepreneurship Development. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Module – 1 Introduction to Entrepreneur & Entrepreneurship
Introduction
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship
Meaning of Entrepreneur
Evolution of the Concept
Functions of an Entrepreneur
Types of Entrepreneurs
Intrapreneur
An Emerging Class
Concept of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Culture
Stages in Entrepreneurial Process
Creativity and Innovation
The role of Creativity
The Innovation Process
Sources of New Ideas
Methods of Generating Ideas
Creative Problem Solving
Entrepreneurial Process
Review Questions
Module – 2 Developing Business Model
Introduction
Developing Business Model
Importance of Business Model
Starting a Small-scale Industry
Components of an Effective Business Model
Osterwalder Business Model Canvas
Business Planning Process
Meaning of Business Plan
Business Plan Process
Advantages of Business Planning
Final Project Report with Feasibility Study
Preparing a Model Project Report for Starting a New Venture.
Lab Component and Assignment
Designing a Business Model Canvas
Review Questions
Module – 3 Managing and Growing New Venture
Introduction
Managing New Venture
Growing New Venture
Preparing for the New Venture Launch
Early Management Decisions
Managing Early Growth of the New Venture
New Venture Expansion Strategies and Issues
Getting Financing or Funding for the New Venture
Estimating the Financial Needs of a New Venture
Preparation of a Financial Plan
Sources of Personal Financing
Preparing to Raise Debt or Equity Financing
Business Angels
Venture Capital
Initial Public Offering
Commercial Banks
Other Sources of Debt Financing
Leasing
Forms of Business Organization
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Joint Stock Companies and Cooperatives
Review Questions
Module – 4 Entrepreneurship Development and Government
Introduction
Entrepreneurship Development and Government
Role of Central Government
State Government in Promoting Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Various Incentives
Subsidies and Grants
Export Oriented Units
Fiscal and Tax Concessions Available
Start Up India Scheme
Women Entrepreneurs
Reasons for Low women Entrepreneurs
Prospects for Women Entrepreneurs
Strategies to Motivate Entrepreneurship Amongst Women
Institutions Supporting Entrepreneurs
A brief Overview of Financial Institutions in India
SIDBI
NABARD
IDBI
SIDCO
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship
DIC
Single Window
Latest Industrial Policy of Government of India
Latest e – government Portals Supporting Entrepreneurship
Review Questions
Module – 5 Process of Company Incorporation
Introduction
Process of Company Incorporation
Process of Registration of a Private Limited Company a Public Limited Company
A Partnership
Characteristics of a Limited Liability Partnership
Four Stages of Start Up
Intellectual Property Protection and Ethics
Patents
Copyright
Trademark
Geographical Indications
Ethical and Social Responsibility and Challenges
Review Questions
Module – 6 Emerging Trends in Entrepreneurship Development
Introduction
Emerging Trends in Entrepreneurship Development
Digital Entrepreneurship
Meaning of Digital Entrepreneurship
Scope of Digital Entrepreneurship
Opportunities of Digital Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneur
Meaning of Social Entrepreneur
Motivation for a Social Entrepreneur
Supporting and Evaluating Social Entrepreneurship in India
Rural Entrepreneur
Meaning of Rural Entrepreneur
Potential Opportunities for Rural Entrepreneurship in India
Benefits of Social Media Platforms in Promoting Entrepreneurship
Review Questions
