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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)/00%3A_Front_Matter/01%3A_AcknowledgementsI am thankful for the feedback provided by my MBA and undergraduate students as they used previous versions of this book. Its current form reflects their suggestions and advice. Thanks also to Grant W...I am thankful for the feedback provided by my MBA and undergraduate students as they used previous versions of this book. Its current form reflects their suggestions and advice. Thanks also to Grant Wilson for his help in converting this book from its print form into this open access format, and to Grant, Tyler Case, and Brooke Klassen for reviewing the book and providing their expert insights.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Business_Plan_Development_Guide_(Swanson)/zz%3A_New_Page/04%3A_1%3A_Appendix_C_-_Business_Plan_Excel_TemplateClick the following link to access the Business Plan Excel Template. If it doesn’t open, please try another browser. Business Plan Excel Template
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)/01%3A_Chapters/1.05%3A_Chapter_5__Business_PlanningThis chapter describes the purposes of business planning, the general concepts related to business planning, and guidelines and a format for a comprehensive business plan.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)This book is designed for upper year undergraduate students and graduate students studying fundamental entrepreneurship concepts. The business world is often equated to an ecosystem: the environment i...This book is designed for upper year undergraduate students and graduate students studying fundamental entrepreneurship concepts. The business world is often equated to an ecosystem: the environment is comprised of interacting organizations and individuals much like the biological ecosystem. Entrepreneurship is no different, as it can be thought of as its own ecosystem, with new ventures being created, maturing, needing to adapt, or becoming extinct.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)/01%3A_Chapters/1.08%3A_Chapter_8__Strategic_EntrepreneurshipThere are many strategic considerations for entrepreneurs, including a few big strategic issues like determining their exit strategies, planning for succession, and embracing ideas like sustainable en...There are many strategic considerations for entrepreneurs, including a few big strategic issues like determining their exit strategies, planning for succession, and embracing ideas like sustainable entrepreneurship.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)/00%3A_Front_Matter/02%3A_IntroductionThe business world is often equated to an ecosystem: the environment is comprised of interacting organizations and individuals much like the biological ecosystem (Moore, 1993). For example, the ecosys...The business world is often equated to an ecosystem: the environment is comprised of interacting organizations and individuals much like the biological ecosystem (Moore, 1993). For example, the ecosystems can be analyzed at a macro level such as the terrestrial ecosystem in biology or the national economy in entrepreneurship. Additionally, ecosystems can be analyzed at more micro levels like the rain forest ecosystem in biology or the firm level in entrepreneurship.
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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)/00%3A_Front_Matter/03%3A_CopyrightEntrepreneurship and Innovation Toolkit by Lee A. Swanson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. CC BY-SA Lee A. Swanson
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Business_Plan_Development_Guide_(Swanson)/00%3A_Front_Matter/CopyrightBusiness Plan Development Guide by Lee A. Swanson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. CC BY-SA Lee A. Swanson
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)/01%3A_Chapters/1.06%3A_Chapter_6__Financing_EntrepreneurshipSecuring needed financing is one of the most important functions related to starting a business. It is important, then, to understand what sources of financing exist at various stages of venture devel...Securing needed financing is one of the most important functions related to starting a business. It is important, then, to understand what sources of financing exist at various stages of venture development. It is also important to determine what kinds of financing provide the most value for the entrepreneur and the new venture. Debt and equity financing decisions must be considered in relation to the cost of the financing and the amount of control that the owner is willing to sacrifice.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Entrepreneurship/Book%3A_Entrepreneurship_and_Innovation_Toolkit_(Swanson)/01%3A_Chapters/1.03%3A_Chapter_3__Evaluating_Entrepreneurial_OpportunitiesSince idea generation and screening are relatively less costly stages in the new product development process (in terms of investment in funds, time, personnel, and escalation of commitment), it makes ...Since idea generation and screening are relatively less costly stages in the new product development process (in terms of investment in funds, time, personnel, and escalation of commitment), it makes sense to manage the process in the most efficient and effective manner for the organization. – Rochford (1991, p.
