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ZANA Small Business Report #2:
The Realities and Myths of Entrepreneurship
I think most of us have dreamed about starting our own business at one time or another. Some of the bravest among us have ventured down this path. I’m Wendy Raleigh with ZANA Network and in today’s podcast I would like to welcome Dr. Scott Shane, author of "The Illusions of Entrepreneurship".
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- What was the driving force behind writing “The Illusions of Entrepreneurship”?
- Why do most people want to start their own business?
- What does it take to be successful in managing a business in today’s marketplace?
- What are the top industries for starting companies?
- What are some of the myths of entrepreneurship?
- What can women and minorities do to improve their chances for success?
- What forms of financing are available to an entrepreneur?
- Why do most small businesses fail within a short period of time, and what can an entrepreneur do to help prevent their business from failing?
- What are some common mistakes that startups make?
- Are there advantages to copying what other entrepreneurs have done?
- Why isn’t America a very entrepreneurial country?
- What can US policy makers do to encourage entrepreneurship?
ZANA Small Business Report #1:
Recession-Proof Your Business By Going Global
In mid-2007, ZANA Network teamed with the John H. Chafee Center for International Business to provide tools and resources for small and medium-sized business owners around the United States and throughout the world. I’m Wendy Raleigh of ZANA Network and in today's podcast, Ray Thomas and I sit down with Raymond Fogarty of the Chafee Center.
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- What are some of the “hottest markets” that small businesses should examine, and why are they so hot?
- What are some of the strategies that small businesses can use to capitalize on international economic growth?
- What are some examples of US-based businesses that have started exporting to offset economic pressures in the US?
- Many small businesses have limited funds. What is one activity that they could utilize to jumpstart their international business?
- What are some common obstacles that small businesses face when trying to grow internationally?
- How quickly can a small business see success in an international market, and how should they define success?
- Highlights of the ZANA Network – Chafee Center partnership over the past year, and what to expect in the future.