Entrepreneurship And Micro Enterprise

Developing nations currently utilize various methods and practices used in most entrepreneurial activities. Manipulating these processes to work in a categorically low-income area, however, can be challenging. Micro-Entrepreneurship and Micro-Enterprise Development in Malaysia: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of entrepreneurial promotional programs and applications within global economics. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as emerging economics, organizational development, and gender diversity, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, policymakers, governmental and non-governmental organizations, business professionals, academics, researchers, and students seeking current research on improving the socio-economic condition of low-income households through various entrepreneurial activities.

"This book focuses on the key aspects of micro-entrepreneurial activities and the effectiveness of supporting programs and policies on promoting micro-entrepreneurial activities in Malaysia. It also highlights the key issues of women micro-entrepreneurship, social capital and micro-entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial competencies, entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, entrepreneurial leadership, and the future directions of micro-entrepreneurship development programs and policies in Malaysia"--Provided by publisher.

`A thoughtful and reflective account of "enterprise", offering meaningful and contextualized knowledge to students at all levels, written in a style that is as engaging as it is informative – and peppered with unobtrusive dry wit′ - Professor Sara Carter, OBE, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Strathclyde Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Small Business is an exciting new text for all students of business. Broad and inquisitive in its intellectual outlook, this provocative but accessible textbook covers core themes and topics in the study of enterprise, as well as looking at subjects that are often ignored, from criminal entrepreneurs and the demise of Enron, to ′entre-tainment′ and ethnic and indigenous entrepreneurship. Along the way, the reader will find an interactive exploration not only of the processes of entrepreneuring, of managing small enterprises, or of the implications of working in an entrepreneurial corporation - he or she will also be challenged to consider enterprise in its social, economic, political and moral contexts. This textbook moves beyond the narrow, prescriptive focus on the ′how′ employed by other textbooks, and places equal emphasis on the ′why′ - all the time considering the role of enterprise, entrepreneurship and small business in the world we live in. Supported by lively case studies, real-life examples and a concept guide of key terms, this text is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students on any course with an emphasis on enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind and want a way to earn or tosupplement your income? Easy. The media has named the growing trend towardmicro-entrepreneurship "the Rise of the Creative Class," "the GigLife," or "the freelance economy." All of those refer to the nearly4 million workers who were self-employed this past year, andmillions of others who currently supplement their income withfreelance work. While the trend has been spotted before, there'sone stark difference between micro-entrepreneurs today and the"Free Agent Nation" citizens of the late '90s: technology.Micro-Entrepreneurship For Dummies shows you how to navigatethis confusing technological landscape in order to make acontributable profit. Micro-Entrepreneurship For Dummies aids you in making thebest use of micro-entrepreneurial platforms, with helpful advicethat includes information on signing up for and selling products onwebsites such as Airbnb, Craigslist, Taskrabbit, Uber, andEtsy. Micro-enterprise, using online platforms to sell products orservices,??is a proven way to earn extra money and supplementhousehold income In today's struggling economy, the importance of self-runbusinesses and small enterprise is growing as more people takelower-paying jobs and need a little extra spending money Shows you how to sign up for and sell products online Micro-Entrepreneurship For Dummies appeals to anyonelooking to earn or supplement their income from home.

This book examines the nexus between the entrepreneur, the firm, and the region for drawing a comprehensive picture of entrepreneurship in a developing country context. It emphasizes the role of the spatial location in simultaneously determining the occupational choice at an individual level and the nature of new firm start-ups emerging in a region. In doing so, the author provides a novel approach to examining entrepreneurship in emerging economies. Using large-scale databases from India, the book offers fresh insights for shaping public policy in developing countries that aim to pursue entrepreneurship led growth.

Entrepreneurship and Micro-Enterprise (Summary of Cases) book explains the possible aspects of Entrepreneurship and Micro-enterprise. The 21st century prominently inspires social entrepreneurship and start-ups. The theoretical and practical life situations related to entrepreneurship are dealt with in this book. It paves the way for new entrepreneurs in entrepreneurial motivation, entrepreneurial skills attainment, MSMEs aspects and global entrepreneurship outlines. This book is scientifically focused on examples of entrepreneurial growth and development. It will be more useful to entrepreneurs, policymakers, governmental and non-governmental organizations, business professionals, academics, researchers, and students seeking current research on attaining entrepreneurship and micro-enterprise ventures.

Now in its fifth edition, Understanding Enterprise has established itself as one of the most widely respected guides to the discipline, providing a refreshingly perceptive approach to understanding and applying theory. It offers a critical introduction to enterprise in its broadest context, with particular emphasis on its application to entrepreneurs and small business. Divided into three parts, the course examines traditional approaches, new perspectives on the subject, and the success-or otherwise-of government policy. Written by leading experts with a combined wealth of research, teaching and consulting experience, this textbook will be an essential companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of enterprise and small business. Policy makers and practitioners will also benefit from this comprehensive guide. New to this Edition: - Extensively revised to take into account the latest thinking and research, with updated content and examples throughout - Updated coverage of the impact and failings of comparative government policies - Enhanced pedagogical features to engage students and enliven their learning experience