Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management: Venture Types Analysis

This report provides an overview of entrepreneurship and small business management, focusing on various types of entrepreneurial ventures such as small business entrepreneurship, scalable start-up entrepreneurship, large company entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship. It discusses the similarities and differences between these ventures, highlighting their goals, objectives, and risk factors. The report also examines the impact of small businesses on the economy, emphasizing their role in local and national economic development, employment opportunities, and social economy enhancement through innovation and CSR activities. Furthermore, it contrasts the skills of an entrepreneur with those of a manager and provides examples of local, global, and social entrepreneurs to illustrate the scope of entrepreneurship. The report concludes by underscoring the importance of start-ups and small businesses in driving social and economic progress.