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SOLUTION MANUAL For Entrepreneurial Finance, 7th Edition by J. Chris Leach, Ronald W. Melicher, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete Newest Version With CAPSTONE CASES

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SOLUTION MANUAL For Entrepreneurial Finance, 7th Edition by J. Chris Leach, Ronald W. Melicher, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete Newest Version With CAPSTONE CASES

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Entrepreneurial Finance, 7th Edition J. Chris Leach (Author), op op op op op op op



Ronald W. Melicher (Author)
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Chapter 1-16 With Cases Products &Spatial Tech
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INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS op op op op




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The purpose of this first chapter is to present an overview of what entrepreneurial finance
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is about. In doing so we hope to convey to you the importance of understanding and
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applying entrepreneurial finance methods and tools to help ensure an entrepreneurial venture
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is successful. We present a life cycle approach to the teaching of entrepreneurial finance
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where we cover venture operating and financial decisions faced by the entrepreneur as a
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venture progresses from an idea through to harvesting the venture.
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LO 1.1: Characterize the entrepreneurial process.
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LO 1.2: Describe entrepreneurship and some characteristics of entrepreneurs.
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LO 1.3: Indicate several megatrends providing waves of entrepreneurial
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opportunities. LO 1.4: List and describe the seven principles of entrepreneurial
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finance.
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LO 1.5: Discuss entrepreneurial finance and the role of the financial
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manager. LO 1.6: Describe the various stages of a successful venture‘s
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life cycle.
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LO 1.7: Identify, by life cycle stage, the relevant types of financing and
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investors. LO 1.8: Understand the life cycle approach used in this book.
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1.1 THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROCESS op op


1.2 ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUNDAMENTALS op


A. Who is an Entrepreneur? op op op


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D. Opportunities Exist But Not Without Risks op op op op op


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D. Emerging Economies and Global Changes op op op op


E. Crises and ―Bubbles‖ op op


F. Disruptive Innovation op

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A. Real, Human, and Financial Capital must be Rented from Owners (Principle #1)
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B. Risk and Expected Reward go Hand in Hand (Principle #2)
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C. While Accounting is the Language of Business, Cash is the Currency (Principle #3)
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D. New Venture Financing Involves Search, Negotiation, and Privacy (Principle #4)
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E. A Venture‘s Financial Objective is to Increase Value (Principle #5)
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F. It is Dangerous to Assume that People Act Against Their Own Self-
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Interests (Principle #6) op op


G. Venture Character and Reputation can be Assets or Liabilities (Principle #7)
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1.5 ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
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1.6 THE SUCCESSFUL VENTURE LIFE CYCLE
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F. Life Cycle Stages and the Entrepreneurial Process
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1.8 LIFE CYCLE APPROACH FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURIAL
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FINANCE SUMMARY
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS op op op




1. What is the entrepreneurial process?
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The entrepreneurial process comprises: developing opportunities, gathering resources, and
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managing and building operations with the goal of creating value.
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2. What is entrepreneurship?
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creating value. While there is no prototypical entrepreneur, many are good at
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recognizing commercial opportunities, tend to be optimistic, and envision a plan for
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the future.
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3. Why do businesses close or cease operating? What are the primary reasons why
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businesses fail?
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