| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 203 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Emerald Points |
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Emerald points.
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| Contents |
Cover -- ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES -- ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- LIST OF FIGURES -- LIST OF TABLES -- ABOUT THE AUTHORS -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -- 1. Introduction: Towards a Model for Developing an Enterprise Culture in Deprived Communities -- References -- 2 -- Rethinking the Dynamics of Micro Enterprise: Mobilising Necessity Entrepreneurship for the Needs of Deprived Communities -- Introduction -- What Is Necessity Entrepreneurship? -- The Essence of Necessity Entrepreneurship |
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Impact of a Resource-starved Environment on Necessity Entrepreneurs -- Institutional Support for Micro Enterprises -- Informal Economy -- Deprived Communities and the Bottom of the Pyramid -- Deprived Communities in Industrialised Economies -- The Landscape of Research into Necessity Entrepreneurship -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- References -- 3 -- Rural Entrepreneurship -- Introduction -- Rurality -- Studies of Rural Entrepreneurship: Shifting Focus -- Entrepreneurial Origin -- Rural-Urban Migration and Return Migration -- Varying Experience in Transitional Economies |
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Regional and Translocal Networks of Rural Entrepreneurs -- Family Involvement -- Illicit Rural Entrepreneurship -- Conceptualising the Typology of Rural Entrepreneurship in Deprived Areas -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- References -- 4 -- Senior Entrepreneurship: Ageing, Entrepreneurial Identity, Behaviour and Challenges -- Introduction -- Who Are Senior Entrepreneurs? -- Age and Ageing: Socially Constructed Categories -- The Landscape of Research on Senior Entrepreneurship -- Motivation for Start-ups -- Arguments against Senior Entrepreneurship |
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Senior Entrepreneurship in Deprived Communities -- A Case of a Senior Entrepreneur -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- References -- 5 -- Fostering Entrepreneurship in Cosmopolitan Cities* -- Introduction -- Cosmopolitanism as an Identity, Identity Transformation and Value -- Theoretical Model -- Preference-shaping to Promote Entrepreneurship -- Integrating Cosmopolitanism and Entrepreneurship into Community Values -- Cosmopolitan Disposition, Networks and Influencing the Powerful -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- References |
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6 -- Social and Community-centred Entrepreneurship: Developing Opportunities for Deprived Communities -- Introduction -- The Context -- Economic Conditions -- Ongoing Military Conflict -- Vulnerable Populations -- Decentralisation -- The Study -- The Impact of Social Entrepreneurship on Community Development -- Development of Entrepreneurial Culture via Active Citizenship -- Community Development: The Role of Training People for Volunteer Work -- Building Entrepreneurial Competencies of Young People in Rural Areas |
| Summary |
Using case studies and research-based narratives to investigate the barriers facing developing enterprises in deprived communities, this book provides a toolkit for small business professionals and local authorities to revitalise a community-centered enterprise culture and reinvigorate disadvantaged groups |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
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Online resource, title from digital title page (viewed on December 21, 2020) |
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Entrepreneurship.
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Poor.
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Business enterprises.
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Electronic books.
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entrepreneurs.
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businesses (business enterprises)
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firms.
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e-books.
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Entrepreneurship.
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Business & Economics -- Entrepreneurship.
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Business enterprises
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Entrepreneurship
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Poor
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Avramenko, Alex, author
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| ISBN |
9781789739855 |
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1789739853 |
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9781789739879 |
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178973987X |
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