Part A. Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs. The nature and development of entrepreneurship -- The entrepreneur -- Part B. The entrepreneurial process. Creativity and innovation -- The window of opportunity -- The business plan -- Resources for entrepreneurs -- Legal obligations and legislation affecting entrepreneurs -- Getting started -- Financing an entrepreneurial venture -- Networking and support -- Part C. Alternative routes to entrepreneurship. Entering the family business -- Buying a franchise -- The business buyout -- Part D. Post-start-up challenges. Managing growth -- Growth strategies and options -- Business failure and turnaround measures -- Harvesting and exiting the venture -- International business opportunities -- E-commerce opportunities -- Part E. Corporate entrepreneurship. Corporate entrepreneurship -- Part F. Case studies.