Entrepreneurial opportunities -- Entrepreneurship in the new millenium -- Family business opportunities -- Franchising opportunities -- Startup and buyout opportunities -- Competitive advantage in the marketplace -- Developing the new venture business plan --The role of the business plan -- Developing the marketing plan -- Selecting the management team and form of organization -- Selecting a location and planning the facilities -- Accounting statements and financial requirements -- Finding sources of financing -- Small business marketing -- Customer loyalty and product strategy -- Pricing and credit strategies -- Promotional strategy -- Distribution channels and global markets -- Managing small business operations -- Social and ethical issues -- Professional management in the growing firm -- Managing human resources -- Quality management and the operations process -- Managing computer-based technology -- Financial management in the entrepreneurial firm -- Evaluating financial performance -- Managing the firm's assets -- Risk and insurance -- Exit strategies and beyond.