http://www.reportbuyer.com/rss.htmlA selection of professional and practical books containing essential information on how to create your own company and to help small and medium companies in every step of the business cycle. en-gbReportbuyerservice@reportbuyer.comenquiries@redwiredesign.comhttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_books/small_business_entrepeneurship/looking_beyond_profit.htmlIn this revealing book Peggy Chiu argues against the common belief that maximizing wealth is the primary concern of ordinary small shareholders when they make their share-buying decisions. This fascinating in-depth study of small shareholders provides both theoretical and empirical insights into their personal values and attitudes to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The author establishes that personal values are a major influence on decisions about the type of investments people make and about which companies they choose to invest in. 75e6c5a65b270680c4ddf9edba0dca25Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GBBusiness Books/Small Business & Entrepeneurshiphttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_books/small_business_entrepeneurship/youth_entrepreneurship_local_development_central_eastern_europe.htmlThis book analyses the opportunities and barriers for youth entrepreneurship amid systemic change in Central and Eastern Europe. The authors cover different aspects of youth entrepreneurship and its contribution to the debate on youth unemployment in transition economies. The book discusses the wide-spread over-optimism regarding youth entrepreneurship, self-employment, and its impact on economic innovation and job creation, resulting from a disregard of critical contextual features and the characteristics of young entrepreneurs themselves. 67cb04f6721e859c33c6e07c77a7d2f8Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GBBusiness Books/Small Business & Entrepeneurshiphttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_books/small_business_entrepeneurship/strategy_formulation_entrepreneurial_firms.htmlThis book is concerned with strategy formulation issues in the relatively neglected field of entrepreneurial firms. It raises questions, such as what is the strategic role of entrepreneurship in small businesses? How does the top management in small firms perceive the processes associated with strategy formulation? How are business strategies formulated and implemented in SMEs and importantly, are there lessons that can be learnt by large corporations from the smaller ones? Using a sample covering a wide range of entrepreneurial firms in the UK, the author addresses the lack of strategic thinking in the management of small firms and provides recommendations for effective strategic management processes. . 811ce3e87cf81c01d618baf5463a58e0Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GBBusiness Books/Small Business & Entrepeneurshiphttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_books/small_business_entrepeneurship/dancing_bear.htmlPart confession and part business guide, Dancing with The Bear chronicles Roger Shashoua's unique and extraordinary journey as he encounters and challenges the business and political Establishments - both at home and in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Russia. 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With contributions from researchers on four continents this book examines the role entrepreneurial individuals play in the adoption of sustainable business practices. a3c09ae98942c6d0cbbe65947b1953c4Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GBBusiness Books/Small Business & Entrepeneurshiphttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_books/small_business_entrepeneurship/developing_beginners_mindset.htmlRunning Time: 13 minutes The films in the Learning a la Carte film series, which is part of the larger TakeAway Training series, describe fresh challenges, innovative solutions and give informed insights into the future of work. Featuring discussions between psychologist Peter Quarry and leading international experts, these programmes are ideal for learning centres, training sessions and managers' own bookshelves. This film explains how to develop a beginner's mindset to help with creativity and facilitating change. 922517aba32b5f2bc22497058861dce3Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GBBusiness Books/Small Business & Entrepeneurshiphttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_books/small_business_entrepeneurship/sell_new_idea.htmlRunning Time: 13 minutes At some stage most people need to sell a new idea - avoid the pitfalls and learn the ten easy steps to present and sell your idea successfully. . 407549ba629a1dabe7585340b332a9a0Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GBBusiness Books/Small Business & Entrepeneurshiphttp://www.reportbuyer.com/business_books/small_business_entrepeneurship/turning_ideas_reality.htmlRunning Time: 15 minutes The films in the Learning a la Carte film series, which is part of the larger TakeAway Training series, describe fresh challenges, innovative solutions and give informed insights into the future of work. Featuring discussions between psychologist Peter Quarry and leading international experts, these programmes are ideal for learning centres, training sessions and managers' own bookshelves. Whether you are initiating a project, launching a new enterprise, developing service or product improvements, learn a five-step approach to turning ideas into reality. e25dc69d109389365ba61c88cf0e89bdWed, 01 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GBBusiness Books/Small Business & Entrepeneurship