Enterpreneurship & Small Firms

The fourth edition of this text continues to cover entrepreneurial and small firm theory, concepts, evidence, policy and practice. This fully updated edition contains the latest research developments as well as practical assignments, examples and real life case studies. In addition, it has new coverage of family business and female entrepreneurs, and a revised structure.New TopicThe fourth edition has expanded the Ethnic Minority Chapter in order to discuss the diversity in entrepreneurship. This chapter now includes extensive coverage of women in entrepreneurship.|New ChapterThis edition includes a completely new chapter on Family Business contributed by Professor Bill Keogh of Heriot Watt. Coverage includes: ownership and succession; sustainability and longevity; and exit strategies.|CoverageWith a thoroughly revised contents and new material, this edition also offers the latest research developments in e-business, the knowledge economy and female entrepreneurs.|Online resourcesExtensive online support for lecturers and students, including a Lecturer's Manual, PowerPoint presentations, tutor notes and commentaries on cases.|Case StudiesCase studies are integrated throughout the text based on real-life companies, including new case studies on Fiat and Samsung.