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Richard Cantillon is a key figure in the historical evolution of entrepreneurship. His contributions to economic theories and definitions of entrepreneurship
Richard Cantillon is a key figure in the historical evolution of entrepreneurship. His contributions to economic theories and definitions of entrepreneurship
pioneered
Other key figures in the evolution of entrepreneurship: Jeremy Bentham, Von Thunen, Carl Menger, and Alfred Marshall
Other key figures in the evolution of entrepreneurship: Jeremy Bentham, Von Thunen, Carl Menger, and Alfred Marshall
contributed
Modern definitions of entrepreneurship by scholars such as William Gartner, Bateman and Snell, Hisrich and Peters, V.R. Gaikwad, Scott Shane, Howard Stevenson, Frank H. Knight, and Peter Drucker
Modern definitions of entrepreneurship by scholars such as William Gartner, Bateman and Snell, Hisrich and Peters, V.R. Gaikwad, Scott Shane, Howard Stevenson, Frank H. Knight, and Peter Drucker
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Thought-provoking questions about the entrepreneurial nature of individuals such as Sanjit 'Bunker' Roy and Patrick Naughton
Thought-provoking questions about the entrepreneurial nature of individuals such as Sanjit 'Bunker' Roy and Patrick Naughton
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Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: 4 characteristics Execution intelligence Tenacity despite failure Passion for the business Focus on customer/product
Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: 4 characteristics Execution intelligence Tenacity despite failure Passion for the business Focus on customer/product
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Debunking common myths: Entrepreneurs are not only born, but can also be made
Debunking common myths: Entrepreneurs are not only born, but can also be made
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Varieties of entrepreneurship: Types of entrepreneurship Home-based businesses: child care services, medical transcription, legal transcription, photography, debt collection agency, repossession services, virtual assistant, bakery, tutoring, consulting, business coaching, senior care services
Varieties of entrepreneurship: Types of entrepreneurship Home-based businesses: child care services, medical transcription, legal transcription, photography, debt collection agency, repossession services, virtual assistant, bakery, tutoring, consulting, business coaching, senior care services
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Unicorns: definition and examples of startup companies valued over $1 billion
Unicorns: definition and examples of startup companies valued over $1 billion
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Small businesses and growth
Small businesses and growth
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Cultural diversity of entrepreneurship: senior entrepreneurs, minority entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, immigrant entrepreneurs, emigrant entrepreneurs
Cultural diversity of entrepreneurship: senior entrepreneurs, minority entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, immigrant entrepreneurs, emigrant entrepreneurs
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Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: tenacity despite failure, artisan and opportunistic entrepreneurs
Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: tenacity despite failure, artisan and opportunistic entrepreneurs
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Motivations for becoming an entrepreneur: Primary reasons Desire to pursue their own ideas Aspiration to be their own boss Potential for financial rewards
Motivations for becoming an entrepreneur: Primary reasons Desire to pursue their own ideas Aspiration to be their own boss Potential for financial rewards
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Xerox 914 copier and JCDecaux's business model innovation
Xerox 914 copier and JCDecaux's business model innovation
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Collection of reasons why a person or company benefits from buying something
Collection of reasons why a person or company benefits from buying something
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Importance of optimizing internal processes and delivering unique benefits to customers
Importance of optimizing internal processes and delivering unique benefits to customers
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Patents: protection for inventions
Patents: protection for inventions
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Trade secrets: keeping confidential information within a company
Trade secrets: keeping confidential information within a company
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Assessment of the practicality and potential success of a proposed project or venture
Assessment of the practicality and potential success of a proposed project or venture
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Outlining objectives, strategies, and action plans
Outlining objectives, strategies, and action plans
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Establishing milestones and attracting investors and employees
Establishing milestones and attracting investors and employees
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Key insights and selling points
Key insights and selling points
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Shortening product development cycles and validating business models
Shortening product development cycles and validating business models
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Initial stage of funding for a new venture
Initial stage of funding for a new venture
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Factors considered by commercial lenders when evaluating business loan applicants
Factors considered by commercial lenders when evaluating business loan applicants
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Study Notes
Key Figures in Entrepreneurship
- Richard Cantillon: a key figure in the historical evolution of entrepreneurship
- Other key figures: Jeremy Bentham, Von Thunen, Carl Menger, and Alfred Marshall
- Modern scholars: William Gartner, Bateman and Snell, Hisrich and Peters, V.R.Gaikwad, Scott Shane, Howard Stevenson, Frank H. Knight, and Peter Drucker
Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
- 4 key characteristics: Execution intelligence, Tenacity despite failure, Passion for the business, and Focus on customer/product
Types of Entrepreneurship
- Home-based businesses: child care services, medical transcription, legal transcription, photography, debt collection agency, repossession services, virtual assistant, bakery, tutoring, consulting, business coaching, senior care services
- Unicorns: startup companies valued over $1 billion
- Small businesses and growth
- Cultural diversity of entrepreneurship: senior entrepreneurs, minority entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, immigrant entrepreneurs, emigrant entrepreneurs
Motivations for Becoming an Entrepreneur
- Primary reasons: Desire to pursue their own ideas, Aspiration to be their own boss, Potential for financial rewards
Business Essentials
- Importance of optimizing internal processes and delivering unique benefits to customers
- Patents: protection for inventions
- Trade secrets: keeping confidential information within a company
- Assessment of the practicality and potential success of a proposed project or venture
- Outlining objectives, strategies, and action plans
- Establishing milestones and attracting investors and employees
- Key insights and selling points
Funding and Development
- Shortening product development cycles and validating business models
- Initial stage of funding for a new venture
- Factors considered by commercial lenders when evaluating business loan applicants
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Test your knowledge of the historical perspectives on entrepreneurship with this quiz. Learn about key figures such as Richard Cantillon, Jeremy Bentham, Von Thunen, Carl Menger, and Alfred Marshall, and their contributions to economic theories and definitions of entrepreneurship. Explore modern definitions of entrepreneurship as you progress through the quiz.