Entrepreneurship and Small Firms

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of this essential aspect of the modern economy by grounding theoretical perspectives in the reality that entrepreneurs face in their day-to-day decision-making. This fully revised edition begins with an exploration of the entrepreneurial personality and examines the skills and processes involved in developing a successful small business. The author then presents an innovative study of the characteristics of the small-firm sector in the UK, with chapters on business creation, enterprise support and government policy. This expanded and updated book contains in-depth coverage of sources of finance for the small business, such as equity venture capital and debt finance.