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Welcome to the spontaneous world of the Unconventional Entrepreneur!Alexandra Nolan will guide anyone seeking financial freedom, and the flexibility afforded through that freedom, to becoming their own boss through her book, The Unconventional Entrepreneur."This idea of unconventional entrepreneurialism is fueling passion, putting the enjoyment back into work, and delivering freedom and flexibility to current and aspiring business owners." -AlexandraThe unconventional entrepreneur doesn't need loads of money, investments, a team of employees, or an office building.With this book, Alexandra will help you silence your inner critic and launch a business through do-it-yourself exercises, QR Code printable worksheets, unconventional business strategies, and personal stories of business success and overcoming obstacles from her own female entrepreneurship experiences.But how did she get started in her entrepreneurial journey and what lead her to where she is today?Alexandra was in her mid-20s - making a great salary - traveling all over the US. She really couldn't have had a better job, from what it looked like on the outside, but deep down she just knew that there was something more she was meant to do.She heard so many different things from friends and family, things like ..."You're crazy, you make incredible money!""You're building something with this job!""Suck it up!"The same thing kept going through Alexandra's head when hearing these things: life is precious, why spend over half of your life doing something you're not passionate about just to spend the last bit living up to your full potential. It just doesn't add up.What did she do next? She quit her job!Are you thinking to yourself: This sounds like me? How did she do it?THE UNCONVENTIONAL ENTREPRENEUR is for you.

This book discusses the significance of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive digital enterprises and their practices for different functional domains and in different countries during COVID-19. It explores new dimensions in digital enterprises that are emerging after COVID-19. Varied topics discussed include virtual workplace and workflows, media use, digital security, e-governance, digital supply chains, increased use of AI, new HR practices, and sustainable development in post-pandemic era. The broad range of digital development topics will help business owners, digital professionals, managers, researchers, and academicians.

Over the years, India has emerged as the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world, earning itself the reputation of being the emerging land for delivering unicorns. It has become one of the most attractive regions in the world for initiating and scaling up new business ideas. Many venture capitalists have invested in India's start-up ecosystem, and the government has also launched a variety of schemes to promote this growth. Indian organisations have become more competitive, making their global presence felt and expanding their reach into new industries and sectors.What factors have been pivotal for the growth of Indian start-ups? How did the Indian ecosystem evolve to fuel this growth? Is the role of leadership in start-ups more crucial than in other organisations?This book, through its diverse range of chapters, not only provides answers to the above questions, but also makes sincere efforts to highlight the innovative potential that start-ups carry and the leadership that is required to sail them through global competition. The book also provides an insight on the race of unicorns and how Indian start-ups have been extremely successful in bagging this coveted title. This edited book is a must-read for budding entrepreneurs and researchers who aim to understand and conduct research on Indian start-ups and their ecosystem support.

"Facing urgent social problems, we are drawn to quick fixes. This book, however, shows that slowing down to listen closely, build broad support, and explore unconventional ideas leads to lasting solutions. Society celebrates leaders who promise fast, easy solutions to the world's problems-but quick fixes are an illusion. The truth is, companies, relationships, and the world are all changed with slow, intentional actions. The author, a globally acclaimed social entrepreneur, offers a five-step process for taking the slow lane to change-the lane that gets you to the right place faster: Listening-to build trust, which can change hearts and minds and allow for something new to emerge; Holding the urgency-to accept that even in moments of crisis you can move only at the speed of trust instead of rushing into action; Sharing the agency-to create an inclusive environment where everyone can lead; Healing democracy-to build bridges that allow marginalized people to participate; Maintaining curiosity-to be inspired by nontraditional sources. The Slow Lane teaches that quick fixes are just mirages that fade, leaving us with the same broken systems. By following the principles taught in this book, readers can create lasting change through intentionality"--

Presenting an integrated and holistic perspective on innovation management and product design and development, this monograph offers a unique and original understanding of how these two perspectives are interconnected. This book explores these themes in a scientifically rigorous manner, associating academic findings with examples from business. It provides readers with the conceptual and decision-making tools required to understand and manage the process of innovation at different levels, from the analysis of industry-wide phenomena to the formulation of a strategy and from the planning of operations to the management of technical choices. Chapters cover innovation as an economic and social phenomenon, the formulation of innovation strategy, the management of product development processes and projects and the technical design of products and services. Offering an invaluable resource to postgraduate students in economics, business and engineering, this book is also intended for managers and entrepreneurs.

The name 'Heavy Chef' comes from the saying: never trust a skinny chef.>The xneelo team have laid out a roadmap for e-commerce success, from original idea to branding, content and social media, as well as all the nitty gritty e-commerce details. Packed with loads of insights from other Heavy Chefs, this is an accessible and brutally authentic guide to e-commerce. www.heavychef.com

Supercharge your business or career by staying true to your authentic selfIn Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps to Building a Billion Dollar Network, accomplished entrepreneur Shelly Omilâdé Bell and author Sheena C. Howard deliver an honest and engaging discussion of how to think differently about getting your business funded as a female entrepreneur of color. In the book, you'll find the mindsets, tools, tactics, and strategies you need to succeed in a venture capital environment that is largely designed by--and for--white males.You'll learn how to apply your own unique story and background and prioritize valuable relationships to create your own pathway to a fully funded business. You'll also discover:* An acknowledgment and highlighting of those obstacles that remain in place and stand in the way of women of color in business* How to break through those obstacles while doing things your own way* Strategies for achieving your next goal, whether that's building a business, creating social impact, or looking for a raiseAn essential and insightful resource for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders of color, Originate, Motivate, Innovate is the no-nonsense, hands-on book that professional women of color have been waiting for.

Das strategische Beschaffungsmanagement gewinnt durch reduzierende Fertigungstiefen und eine Vielzahl von Risiken an Relevanz. Portfolios bieten die Möglichkeit, eine bestmögliche Kombination geeigneter Maßnahmen zu identifizieren. Das Buch beschreibt und analysiert erstmals umfassend die 30 wichtigsten Beschaffungsportfolios hinsichtlich ihrer Anwendungsgebiete, strukturellen Ausgestaltung und empirischen Fundierung. Außerdem wurde ein Referenzmodell entwickelt. Es ermöglicht, auf der Basis von Einsatzgrund, Datenlage und weiteren Faktoren, das geeignetste Portfolio auszuwählen. Kritisch betrachtet werden auch die generellen Nachteile von Portfolios, die zusätzlich Ansatzpunkte für Optimierungspotenziale bieten.

Dieses Open-Access-Buch vermittelt praxisnahes Wissen über Konzepte und Methoden für das Innovationsmanagement in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU). Es werden Lösungsansätze für Herausforderungen im gesamten Innovationsprozess ¿ von der strategischen Orientierung über Ideengewinnung, -bewertung und auswahl bis zur Umsetzung ¿ aufgezeigt. Der Hauptfokus liegt auf dem Umgang mit Ambidextrie: Vorhandene Ressourcen sind zu nutzen, um das Tagesgeschäft effizient zu bewältigen und inkrementelle Innovationen zu entwickeln (Exploitation). Gleichzeitig soll offen nach ganz neuen und oftmals radikalen Innovationen gesucht werden (Exploration). Ein Kapitel zeigt, wie KMU ihr Innovationsmanagement auf das Thema Nachhaltigkeit ausrichten können. Auf der Webseite der Hochschule Pforzheim finden sich zahlreiche vertiefende Zusatzmaterialien. Der InhaltStrategische Orientierung/ProblemidentifizierungIdeengewinnung, -bewertung, -auswahlund -umsetzungAmbidextrie und das hybride VorgehenZukunft des Innovationsmanagements: Nachhaltigkeit

In uncertain times, only one thing is certain: hope is not a strategy and a future-oriented focus for your company has never been more important. At the same time, strategy development and implementation require an immense effort for entrepreneurs, managers and employees. That is why Christian Underwood and Jürgen Weigand have developed the StrategyFrame® from practical experience for practical application. Use it to bring order to your strategy process, develop a clear, understandable picture of your realignment with your team, and generate strategic know-how and momentum among all participants and stakeholders."This book is a gem. It not only provides a sound foundation for thinking strategically, but offers powerful tools for translating these ideas into practice in a rapidly changing environment. A valuable field guide for creating winning strategies, applicable to managers at every level."William G. Pietersen, Professor, The Practice of Management, Columbia Business School"'Hope Is Not a Strategy' brings to life the transformative power of strategic thinking when properly planned and executed. It delivers you an actionable playbook designed to help unlock strategic thinking for real, measurable business impact."Brandon Carson, Vice President, Global Leadership Academy, Walmart