Bridge, Simon, <br/><br/>
Beyond the business plan :  10 principles for new venture explorers / 
by Simon Bridge, Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Ulster and Cecilia Hegarty, Director, PLATO EBR, N. Ireland and Ireland. 
 - xvi, 275 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> WHY LOOK BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN --  THE TEN PRINCIPLES --  SEEKING A BALANCED PERSPECTIVE --  FURTHER INFORMATION -- --  Part I  Part II  Part III  Part V  The purpose of this book --  Business plans --  Are business plans appropriate? --  Business plans are not the only option --  Enterprise and exploration --  A guide for explorers? --  The starting point: understanding how to explore --  Principle 1 --  Principle 2 --  Principle 3 --  Principle 4 --  Principle 5 --  Principle 6 --  Principle 7 --  Principle 8 --  Principle 9 --  Principle 10 --  Following the Principles --  Striking a balance --  Comparing approaches --  Some reflections and implications --  Postscript --  Behavioural economics; Causation and effectuation; Caustion and proceeding cautiously; Legal structures; New Venture terminology; Social capital; Social enterprises; Traits; Additional aspects.  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9.  10.  11.  12.  13.  14.  15.  16.  17.  18.  19.  20.  21.  22.  23. 
<br/><br/> "A new way of approaching start-ups which encourages a more flexible plan that allows for uncertainty and change Business plans do not allow for the unexpected. Often written at the outset of a new business proposal, there is little room for change or learning from experience once the venture is underway. Beyond the Business Plan provides 10 new principles for starting a new business venture which guarantee the flexibility to face any uncertainties. These principles can be used as an alternative to a traditional business plan or even alongside one allowing it to adapt when needed. This book does not dictate how to run a business but provides the insight needed to overcome unforeseen obstacles, to adapt, grow, and change as necessary. This fresh approach teaches how to be responsive to uncertainty and demonstrates that flexible development can navigate the changing world economy better than any business plan. "-- 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1137332867 9781137332868 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013035873 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>New business enterprises--Management<br/>Business planning<br/>Entrepreneurship.<br/>Small business.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HD62.5  / .B745 2013 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>658.11