4. An Entrepreneur Someone who perceives an opportunity and creates an organization to pursue it. Bygraves
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6. The Components of Successful Entrepreneurial Ventures Business Plan The Entrepreneur Opportunity Resources Organization Strategy
7. Outline of the Entrepreneurial Process Decide to go into business for yourself Assess your potential Find an appropriate product or service idea Buy a business Start a new business Acquire a franchise Conduct a feasibility study Technical feasibility Market acceptability Financial viability Organize your business structure and legal requirements Protect your idea Arrange the necessary financing Develop a comprehensive business plan
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10. Rules of the Road 1. Spot the opportunity around you 2. Bring in the experts 3. Keep your options open 4. Be prepared to work 5. Learn when to hand off to suppliers 6. Look for value-added deals 7. Expand strategically 8. Think BIG 9. Lever relationships 10. Have a fallback