Book Description
Roberts’
New Business Ventures and the Entrepreneur, 6e stands out as a text designed to guide tomorrow’s entrepreneurs down the difficult road ahead. Specifically, the Roberts team addresses the entrepreneur before, during and after the decision to create a new venture. Entrepreneurs need to realize that they are assuming a managerial role- both in a product and people sense.
New Business Ventures, 6e will leave students with the skills needed to grasp and implement the general managerial responsibilities required to be a successful entrepreneur. The text provides an innovative approach to teaching the core general management skills via the lens of the entrepreneur. The course upon which this book I based is now the new core required course in general management at Harvard Business School.
Customer Reviews:
Boiling down mentorship into bite sized analytical pieces.......2006-11-15
I think I consumed this book from a different perspective. As a repeat entrepreneur, I see what makes the technical workings of a functional business starter.
I liked specifically
- being able to learn from another person's mistakes
- confirming what needs to be addressed before even starting a business
- once in a while taking inventory (I never define success so I am never successful)
- focusing on the important (and not just the urgent)
I recommend this book to people in the midst of running a business (or those that can take downtime to re-read the book over the holidays). If you're travelling with the book you might want to check it because it does weigh a ton.
Excellent practical cases from real life!.......2001-03-05
I require this text in my graduate New Venture course at Western Michigan University. The real life cases and fundamental concepts covered provide a great foundation for New Venture teaching. I also require my start-up consulting clients to read Chpt 1,2 & 3 along with the case study "R&R". Good way to find out if they have what it takes. I first used and enjoyed this book from the other side of the class during my MBA studies at the GSB - University of Chicago.
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According to Robert J. Robinson and Mark van Osnabrugge, so-called business angels--those generally unheralded private investors who usually specialize in high-growth fields and often involve themselves directly in the endeavors they fund--now provide 30 to 40 times more financing each year than their more famous counterparts, venture capitalists. In Angel Investing, Robinson and Van Osnabrugge use personal interviews, anecdotal evidence, and more than 300 research studies to show exactly who these financiers are, how they operate, and where they can be found. Robinson, an international management consultant, and Van Osnabrugge, an associate professor at Harvard Business School, also compare various financing options, explain precisely how angels and venture capitalists function differently, describe proven ways to attract them, and provide relevant resources. "The vast size and power of the business angel market in the United States is not well understood but is of incredible importance to our entrepreneurial sector and, indirectly, to maintaining our economic growth and standard of living," the authors write. They pack their book accordingly with valuable information for serious fund-seekers who have exhausted the traditional three F's (founder, family, and friends), as well as those who are considering entrepreneurial investments of their own. --Howard Rothman
Book Description
They deliver more capital to entrepreneurs than any other source. And they often receive an incredible return on their investments. They're angel investors, some of the most important--and least understood--players in business today. The United States has close to three million angels, whose investments in startups exceed $60 billion per year. Some of our most successful companies were funded by angels--companies like Ford, AOL, and Amazon.com. But until now, little has been written about these angels, due in part to their preference for anonymity. Angel Investors provides an inside look at who these angels are and how they operate. It also shows would-be angels and entrepreneurs how best to find each other.
To learn more about this book, visit its website.
Customer Reviews:
more than a Guide.......2003-11-11
I am the Founder & CEO of a business that within the next 8 to 12 months was seeking to raise between $2M and $5M to fund our expansion. I always thought of going straight to Venture Capital firms or Private Equity divisons of Invmt Banks that I have already been in touch with. This book, Angel Investing, was a truly priceless read to me. The education delivered by authors has helped me re-strategize my approach to inviting external investors and also the amount that I should try to raise and the schedule of funds. What I thought was most helpful was the detailed comparisons between Angel Investors and Venture Capitalist, as well as understanding the psychology behind their thinking and how an entrepreneur seeking outside funds should try to prepare every aspect of their presentation (themselves, their product and overall business plan). The book has given me tools to have most questions covered and more importantly has prepared me to become an angel myself in the years ahead.
Great book.......2002-10-29
This book starts off slowly but when it gets rolling it is very helpful ,giving good infromation where and when you need it.
Good guide for entrepreneurs who need funding.......2002-08-28
If you are planning to go after Angel funding, this book is a must-read. The book contains interviews with a broad spectrum of Angels, who discuss their investment experience, the thinking they go through, and key things they look for, when evaluating an opportunity. This book would serve as an excellent reference for anyone preparing to be in front of Angels.
Good Overview of Angel Investing.......2002-07-22
"Angel Investing" by Mark Van Osnabrugge and Robert J. Robinson gives useful information about angel investors and venture capitalists.
Van Osnabrugge and Robinson estimate that angel investors--wealthy individuals who invest their own money into start-up companies--invest three to five times more money than venture capitalists and back thirty to forty times more ventures, making angel investors the primary source of external capital for entrepreneurs.
But, how do you meet and present your business idea to an angel investor? What factors do angel investors give the most weight to when debating whether or not to fund a venture? How do angel investors differ from venture capitalists when valuing a start-up company?
"Angel Investing" answers these questions and many more. It is stuffed with studies, interviews, and solid advice. "Angel Investing" can be divided into three main categories:
* General background about angel investors and venture capitalists and their relationship and importance to business and the economy.
* Practical advice for entrepreneurs seeking start-up funds from angel investors or venture capitalists.
* Practical advice for individuals considering becoming angel investors and making investments in small companies.
Each topic in "Angel Investing" is well documented. It's a rather formal book, actually. Robinson is a professor at the Harvard Business School and Van Osnabrugge is a former fellow of the Harvard Business School.
I found the section about successful angel investment deals a bit too rich for my taste. For example, we learn that one angel investor who backed amazon.com got a 260 times return on his initial investment of $100,000 making him $26 million. Another angel who invested in the Body Shop received 10,500 times his initial investment. As a new angel investor, don't get overly excited about the prospects! Remember, many angel investments fail dismally. As the authors point out, you must only invest money you can afford to lose!
If you are already a financially successful entrepreneur who considers becoming an angel investor, you might want to read "Angel Investing" to help improve the chances of making successful angel investments. However, the book is not a complete analysis of the due diligence process.
And, of course, from an entrepreneur's standpoint, reading a book won't automatically put you in contact with serious angel investors, and much of the real work in financing a new venture involves finding personal contacts to introduce you to appropriate angel investors. Van Osnabrugge and Robinson note that most funded ventures involve personal introductions.
Maybe, if you're ready to invest $50,000 per company or more (and ready to lose $50,000 or more per investment!), you're tired of investing in public companies (with mystic accounting and lack of reportability to the investor), and you want to add value to your investment by contributing information and contacts to your investment, this might be a good book to help get you started. On the downside, you'll probably have no diversification and poor liquidity with angel investments.
The most important tip from "Angel Investing": Do adequate research before investing in a company. And, it's best if you know the industry and know business.
Peter Hupalo, Author of "Thinking Like An Entrepreneur."
Place this in your shopping cart now!.......2002-05-31
This book is one of THE BEST books on this subject matter that I have read in recent years. Having been in the venture capital industry for many years I was very interested to read what van Osnabrugge and Robinson had to say. I'll be the first to admit that I was a bit skeptical because the book was written by academics. However, after a careful read it became clear that these authors have done their homework and know what they are talking about. This book is an enjoyable read that has some of the most useful information I have found to date. I urge anyone interested in entrepreneurship and investing to read this book. You won't be sorry.
Book Description
Entrepreneur's Notebook propels you on a whirlwind tour of the start-up process. It is an invaluable reference for new and experienced entrepreneurs that includes chapters on a wide range of topics, from entrepreneurial team building to business plans to financing. This excellent book provides an incredible amount of practical information that will help you make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes. The author, Steven K. Gold, is an accomplished entrepreneur who has co-founded and led five early-stage ventures. As an investor and mentor, he also advises many entrepreneurs and young companies. He earned his B.S.E. in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his M.D. from Brown University Medical School.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Guide for Beginners.......2007-06-16
The author writes a nice overview of the entrepreneurial process. It's basically for novices but it does a good job for this audience. The only problem I have with this book is that it is too basic and is therefore non-unique because it is so low-level. Regardless, I must say that for the right audience, it does a fine job over giving the big picture.
If you are advanced or aspire to become advanced, I would recommend "The Startup Company Bible for Entrepreneurs" but only for high-tech entrepreneurs. Even this author has recommended it.
A Must-Have for Entrepreneurs.......2007-05-14
Steven gives great illustrations to drive home his insightful advice for entrepreneurs. As he's "been there, done that," we can take his advice to heart in the hopes of becoming a success like him!
Exellent Book.......2007-05-11
Great book for getting ready to open a new business. Would refer to anyone thinking about opening a business.
Brief and to the point.......2007-04-27
This is a delightful little book that contains a wealth of useful and helpful information and ideas on starting a small business and ensuring that it is viable and succesful. The book is well written and easy to follow and interesting to read.
This is a must read for entrepreneurs, particularly budding ones as the information the book provides is very practical and can help you avoid making costly errors. The book covers a wide range of topics including the start-up process, marketing the business on a small budget, cash-flow forecasting, among other things.
The book is an excellent companion for the entrepreneur that is well worth having.
Invaluable advice for the budding entrepreneur.......2007-03-04
This book does a terrific job of presenting some of the most important issues entrepreneurs face when embarking on new ventures, touching on topics such as the business plan, funding, team building, and cash flows. Using simple, yet stunningly accurate models of the entrepreneurial process, Steven Gold distills complex subjects into simple, practical, take-away messages. The classification of entrepreneurial personalities (professionals, pragmatists, and inventors) is something I think we can all relate to. I find the metaphor which compares building a new company to making "stone soup" equally compelling. There are countless books out there for budding entrepreneurs, but this one is no fluff. It gets right down to the nuts and bolts so you can concentrate on your business.
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One of the top business plan writing guides among a crowd!.......1996-11-18
If you are preparing a business plan to sell the merits
of your business to an outside investor, this is the book
you should use for guidance. BUY THIS BOOK TODAY!
Most business planning guides do not address the investor,
in fact, they often ignore the
investor completely. In addition to preparing a sound plan, this book tells you how to value your
business, communicate this value to your investor, and
demonstrate to the investor how he/she will get their money
out.
Product Description
Creating, funding and managing technology-based companies, a process knowingly referred to by venture capitalists and entrepreneurs as "doing start-ups," is a high-wire act unlike anything else in business. In Seed-Stage Venture Investing, start-up specialist William L. Robbins guides company founders, investors, service providers, and graduate students in business, science, and engineering through the venture formation, funding, and development process with refreshing candor and humor. With a start-up insider's sensibility, Robbins explains how to scout for promising technology, how to identify scientists and engineers who have the "right stuff," and how to navigate the ins and outs of "Start-Up Land" successfully, including helpful advice about technology transfer, intellectual property, fund-raising, team-building, working with service providers, and corporate partnering. With a combination of hands-on knowledge, true-to-life anecdotes, factual examples, and irrepressible wit, Seed-Sage Venture Investing tells it like it is, demystifying the start-up process for first-timers, and providing more experienced professionals with fresh insights. Whatever your specific field of scientific, technical, or business interest, Seed-Stage Venture Investing is an informative and highly readable guide to the world of start-ups.
Customer Reviews:
The Best of Its Kind.......2007-03-16
This book is the best of its kind for those contemplating a start-up. While the author's background is in biotech start-ups, his advice is appropriate for entrepreneurs in any number of fields. There's a lifetime of advice in this easy-to-read and even engaging work. I highly recommend it.
Book Description
The brand new, highly-acclaimed Venture Management Handbook tells an entrepreneur or the management team of any company how to raise money, avoid trouble and manage to profitability -- even in the post-crash, post-Enron economy. And at the end of the day, make sure there is something left for themselves.
Sample topics include:
• Valuations
• VC terms and preferences
• VC structure - exactly how they make money
• Business plans for you and for VCs
• Accounting 101 for a manager (not an accountant)
• Accurate sales forecasting
• What executives need to know about accounting
• Cash flow forecasting, management and reporting
• Deciding what to measure
• How to work with investment banks
• Protect your precious cash from crafty creditors
• Good vendor contract terms
• Convertible notes and bridge loans
• Borrowing on assets or receivables
• What to do when things start going bad
• Controlled bankruptcy and reorganization
• How to structure sales agreements to ensure you get paid
• How to choose the right lawyer - and get the most from them while paying the least
• Dividing the spoils in a merger or acquisition
• How to avoid employee lawsuits
• When can investors demand their money back?
• Options, warrants, ISOs, your personal income tax
• Revenue recognition - what Enron, Xerox and WorldCom did wrong -- how to stay out of trouble
• Avoid personal responsibility for the debts of your corporation -- if you're not careful, you may NOT have a corporate shield
• and much, much more
Customer Reviews:
Precise information, exactly what an entrepreneur needs.......2003-09-12
I have read a few books on how to do startups, but no other book came close to explaining the concepts in as precise a manner as this book does. While other books talk about concepts like equity sharing and common and preferred shares in a general sense, this book gives exact definitions and examples.
The best book for an entrepreneur who dreams of raising money and taking his enterprise to places!
Finally a venture book for the rest of us.......2003-02-05
The rest of us not being financiers, accountants or lawyers!
I opened the book expecting another of the usual business help books. The ones that spend half the book telling you why you should read it and the second half trying to sell the next in the series.
This book is different. Venture Management Handbook gets right to the point on every subject and is entirely written for the totally uninformed yet driven entrepreneur. I'm only a quarter through, and with skipping to subjects I need now, I may not ever actually finish. But, who ever finishes a reference book, and Venture Management Handbook will surely find its way to the reference shelf of your local library.
Most relevant and referenced book on my shelf.......2003-01-21
This book is fantastic. Compared to numerous other business school and do-it-yourself books I own, this book is hands-down the most relevant and referenced on my shelf.
Without a doubt, the best book on software startups.......2002-12-04
Thanks for taking the time to compile such a great resource. You've done a great job and I appreciate the honest, real world, advice. You cover all the things that I didn't learn in business school...and in a thoughtful, approachable style.
Without a doubt, the best book on software startups that I have ever encountered. Each chapter is immediately useful, practical, and concise.
Thanks for all of the help and for sharing your experience and thoughts. Super!
Peyton
Clearly written & nicely organized.......2002-11-10
Venture Management Handbook: An Entrepreneur's Practical Guide To Stock, Finance And Contracts by entrepreneur Cliff Conneighton's is a clearly written, nicely organized, experienced based, informative instructional guide to the often complex and confusing subject of financing business ventures. Conneighton's Venture Management Handbook is a very highly recommended, complete-in-one-volume, "user friendly" reference.
Book Description
A must-read guide for every budding entrepreneur, Release Your Inner Entrepreneur provides fascinating and practical insights, hands-on activities and the experience of proven entrepreneurs. With its questioning style, high-quality enrichment materials, and real-life experiences, this book will help readers learn through its use of exercises, case studies, checkpoints and coaching support. The book is supported by on-line resources and downloadable pod-casts.
Customer Reviews:
Comprehensive entrepreneurial guide.......2007-01-03
This is the best Entrepreneurial guide I have ever read. It is filled with handy coaching tips and points to ponder. The book does not just focus on business development but it also deals with the self analysis of the individual. There is an interesting section on idea development with various practical and real life examples. The book highlights pitfalls on choices that will guide the entrepreneur through the daunting maze of business options. The book does not stop at the business plan development but also gives a unique insight to family businesses and succession planning, covering the whole life cycle of the business not just the start-up. A must read for everyoe thinking of developing a business idea.
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Scientists as Entrepreneurs: Organizational Performance in Scientist-Started New Ventures
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This digital document is a journal article from Journal of Business Venturing, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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This study examines the relationship of the entrepreneur's personality to long-term venture survival. We measure survival in two ways: (1) the likelihood the venture will survive for at least 8 years and (2) the overall life span of the venture. The ''Big Five'' personality attributes-extraversion, emotional stability, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience provide the measures of the entrepreneur's personality. As hypothesized, the entrepreneur's conscientiousness was positively related to long-term venture survival. Contrary to expectations, we found a negative relationship between the entrepreneur's openness and long-term venture survival. Extraversion, emotional stability, and agreeableness were unrelated to long-term venture survival.
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