Principles of Entrepreneurship

The Principles of Entrepreneurship published by the US government is a series of 21 one-page primers that discusses the essentials for building and running a business from the planning stages to marketing a product.

Topics

What Is Entrepreneurship?
What Makes Someone an Entrepreneur?
Why Become an Entrepreneur?
Decisions and Downfalls
Go It Alone or Team Up?
Choosing a Product and a Market
Entry Strategies for New Ventures
Marketing is Selling
The Entrepreneur and the Internet
Selling Online
Choosing a Form of Business
Creating a Business Plan
The Entrepreneur's Need for Capital
Sources of Financing
Intellectual Property: A Valuable Business Asset
The Strengths of Small Business
Entrepreneurship Aids the Economy
The Importance of Government Policies
Resources for Aspiring and Existing Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship: Glossary of Terms
Entrepreneurship: Additional Readings

Resources

Downloadable files on Entrepreneurship - are available for each topic listed above.