Female entrepreneurship

Author: (USA) James Collins, Zhang Li, Hanqun Mi, Myra Hart, Elizabeth Gatewood
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is the best gift for women entrepreneurs, giving them the courage to say to large corporations: "Thanks, but I want to do it myself." —James Collins, author of Good to Great and co-author of Built to Last
"Even in the 21st century, in most parts of the world, half of the intelligent people (referring to women) are systematically denied the right to hold key positions. Entrepreneurship is about management and actual performance, and it has nothing to do with gender. This book is the best gift for women entrepreneurs, giving them the courage to say to large corporations: 'Thanks, but I want to do it for myself.'" —James Collins, author of Good to Great and co-author of Built to Last
Female Entrepreneurship is filled with wisdom and inspiration, making it an important book for women striving to develop new businesses. The information, insights, and advice provided by the excellent authors will educate, motivate, and inspire ambitious women to become successful entrepreneurs. —Laura Tyson, Dean of the London Business School
"In today's era, women are starting businesses faster than men. For venture capitalists, taking proactive steps to guide, train women to become venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, tech experts, and government leaders is the trend. Female Entrepreneurship not only rings an alarm bell but also sets milestones for this long-neglected initiative." —Mark Heesen, President of the National Venture Capital Association
Female Entrepreneurship details the obstacles entrepreneurs face, exposing the hidden truths behind entrepreneurship—it is the perfect roadmap for women to enter the entrepreneurial journey. —Kay Koplovitz, Founder and Former Chairman of USA Networks
All five authors of this book have over 15 years of experience in women's entrepreneurship research. They have worked in start-ups and consulted with female entrepreneurs. Together, they participated in the Diana Project, which is dedicated to supporting the development and growth of women's businesses in 15 countries. This book is a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs, co-authored by five authors combining their years of research and investigation experience. The book provides a detailed analysis of the obstacles women face in entrepreneurship, such as funding, resources, human capital, and social networks, and offers effective suggestions on how to overcome them.
The book consists of 11 chapters, each with a different focus, supported by typical examples to provide advice and references for the problems women encounter in entrepreneurship. It is an indispensable guide for women in entrepreneurship.