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Enterprise Development

The Challenges of Starting, Growing and Selling Businesses

Robert Brown author Colin Barrow author Gerard Burke author David Molian author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cengage Learning EMEA

Published:18th Nov '04

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This book offers essential insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners, covering challenges from starting to growing and deciding on business investments.

Aimed at students of small business management and enterprise development, Enterprise Development provides valuable insights for those interested in starting their own business or for existing business owners. This comprehensive guide addresses the key challenges faced by entrepreneurs and offers practical solutions to navigate these obstacles effectively. With a focus on creating a professional and successful firm, the book is structured into three main sections: starting a business, growing a business, and deciding whether to sell or reinvest in the business.

The accessible writing style of Enterprise Development makes it an ideal resource for its target audience, blending theoretical concepts with practical implementation. Each section highlights essential issues, ensuring that readers can relate the content to their own experiences and aspirations. The text is enriched with a variety of pedagogical tools, including real-world case studies that illustrate key points and provide context to the challenges discussed.

Featured companies such as Cobra Beer, Moonpig, Hotel Chocolat, and Fitness Express serve as examples throughout the book, showcasing how different enterprises tackle common hurdles. This makes Enterprise Development not just a theoretical guide, but a practical manual for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs alike, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies needed for success in the competitive business landscape.

Part 1: The challenges of getting into business 1. How do you find a good business idea? 2. Do you have the right personal qualities for success? 3. Is there a market opportunity in your business sector? 4. What is your business model and market entry strategy? 5. Can you make a profit? 6. What is the most appropriate legal form for your business? Part 2: The challenges of growing the business 7. Are you in good financial health? 8. Do you know how you win business? 9. How can you further develop your distinctiveness? 10. What is changing in your business environment? 11. What is your growth strategy? 12. Can you develop a balanced management team? 13. How do you fund growth? Part 3: The challenges of deciding whether to re-invest or exit 14. Are you a 'big small business' or a 'small big business'? 15. Can you change from owner to manager? 16. What are your options for realizing value?

ISBN: 9781861529893

Dimensions: 16mm x 188mm x 242mm

Weight: 567g

288 pages

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