Entrepreneurship and Startups

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Dynamics of Family Business Portfolios: A Comparison of Growth Strategies in Rural and Urban Businesses

Explore the evolving landscape of family business portfolios, uncovering the distinctive growth trajectories in rural and urban contexts. Delve into the impact of entrepreneurial legacies, grooming practices, and risk preferences, providing valuable insights for navigating transgenerational entrepreneurship.

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Navigating Unique Challenges: Strategies in Circular Start-Ups (CSUs)

Circular Start-Ups (CSUs) are a unique and rapidly evolving sector within the circular economy, facing a combination of common and distinctive barriers. This research aims to shed light on the nuanced pictures of barriers faced by CSUs, contributing to a deeper understanding of their challenges and their positioning within the circular economy landscape.

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Acceleration of Digital Transformation after COVID-19: The Rise of SME Technology Adoption

The COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses of all sizes to rapidly accelerate their digital transformation. SMEs, despite their limited resources, emerged as key protagonists in this narrative, demonstrating remarkable adaptability and resilience. A UK-Portugal study reveals fascinating insights into their digital transformation journeys during the crisis, highlighting their focus on data-driven strategies, user-friendly solutions, and strategic pivots. While larger enterprises received more attention and support, governments should focus on providing more extensive assistance to SMEs, especially in non-pandemic times. Additionally, fostering an environment that encourages tech-oriented entrepreneurship is essential. As the world navigates future crises, the pandemic’s lessons offer valuable guidance to businesses of all sizes. The ability to adapt swiftly and embrace digital practices is paramount, with SMEs demonstrating their potential as major drivers of innovation and resilience.

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Is Starting a Business as Risky as You Think?

When I ask about why individuals often favour seeking traditional employment over embarking on entrepreneurial ventures, the prevailing response tends to revolve around the perception that starting a business carries inherent risks, while a stable job offers a secure income. This perspective is entirely understandable, particularly in light of entrepreneurship’s historical association with risk-taking. However,

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Entrepreneurial Learning: The New Frontier of Entrepreneurial Education

Entrepreneurial education is experiencing a global surge in popularity, yet concerns persist regarding its quality and efficacy. In the past, the emphasis often revolved around the creation of business plans rather than the cultivation of entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. It’s worth noting that the utilization of business plans as a primary vehicle for teaching entrepreneurship

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What is Entrepreneurship? A Historical Perspective

The concept of entrepreneurship is a dynamic and ever-evolving force with a rich history that spans centuries. Numerous scholars have acknowledged its pivotal role in propelling economic growth. Initially, entrepreneurship was regarded as a component of the broader economic landscape, but it has since matured into a distinct and independent field of study and research.

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How Entrepreneurs Learn from Failure: A Cognitive Perspective

Entrepreneurship, a voyage into the realms of innovation and opportunity, is a terrain fraught with uncertainties. A perennial question that looms in the minds of all entrepreneurs is the spectre of business failure. When entrepreneurs encounter this formidable setback, they shoulder a multifaceted burden that encompasses financial, social, and emotional dimensions. Yet, this burden is

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Intrapreneurship: Driving Innovation and Value Creation Across All Sectors

In the world of corporate innovation, intrapreneurship (corporate entrepreneurship) emerged as a concept with a longstanding history and continues to garner attention. In 1978, visionaries Gifford Pinchot III and Elizabeth S. Pinchot introduced the term “intrapreneur” in their seminal white paper, “Intra-Corporate Entrepreneurship.” This pioneering idea can be likened to an internal counterpart of the

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