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.