Principles of Entrepreneurship
November 2007
Economists and business people differ in their definitions of entrepreneurship. Most, however, agree that entrepreneurship is vital for stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities in all societies. This is particularly true in the developing world, where successful small businesses are the primary engines of job creation and poverty reduction. This series of 21 one-page primers discusses the essentials for building and running a business from the planning stages to marketing a product.
Author Jeanne Holden is a free-lance writer with expertise in economic issues. She worked as a writer-editor in the U.S. Information Agency for 17 years.
Inside This Publication
Video
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Muslim Fashion Designer 2:30
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No Risk, No Reward 2:32
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Green Business 2:18
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Entrepreneurship 1:10
Photo Gallery
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Upstart Startups
Almost two-thirds of American youth believe that, if they work hard, they can start a successful business. These photos depict "upstarts" who pulled off successful "startups" during their teens or 20s.
