see also: Trend: Fastest Growing Industries in the USA

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Courses:

International Entrepreneurship
From Michigan State University: The module on international entrepreneurship is helpful for understanding the forces that make it possible for entrepreneurs to rapidly internationalize. This module will discuss the drivers of international new venture creation, the technology associated with new venture creation, as well as the barriers and incentives.

Feature of the Month : Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries

In recent years, business leaders and governments have recognized the importance of stimulating economic growth through the promotion of entrepreneurship. Alongside economic growth, entrepreneurship fosters the innovation of new business ideas and allows the creation of much needed jobs for the world’s economy. In a globalized and interconnected world, one might assume that entrepreneurship is a common business approach and is similar across the world regardless of what country you are in. However, that is certainly not the case as entrepreneurship in developing countries is very distinct from entrepreneurial practices in more developed countries. Having a better understanding of entrepreneurship in developing countries is important for economic growth and development, making the world a better place for international business.

Featured Resources

Global Entrepreneurship Monitor: National Reports
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) is a not-for-profit research program that focuses on providing data on entrepreneurial activity for over 70 countries. The site includes research and publications on a number of different topics, and through its National Reports, GEM gives country-specific entrepreneurial information on an annual basis.
Category: Multi-Country

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) helps developing countries and countries with economies in transition in their fight against marginalization in today's globalized world. It mobilizes knowledge, skills, information and technology to promote productive employment, a competitive economy and a sound environment. Statistics, publications, weekly news, a calendar of events, and more are provided by UNIDO.
Category: Organizations

Related pages in GloboTrends:

• entrepreneur
• culture and entrepreneurship
• entrepreneurship and economic development  

more: 

• Emerging market opportunities

• international market entry

• International strategy For international business expansion, key strategy issues may  involve "which international expansion method will work best for my company?", and "which international markets should I be investing in today for profits tomorrow?".   The strategy component of competing internationally is very interesting.  Some of the key issues are:

• How does a local company compete against large multinational

• How can foreigners compete in emerging markets against entrenched local companies (with subsidies, government protection, etc).

• How do you choose the right markets to compete in?
• Market entry strategy :  for example, how do you choose the right strategy for Entering the US market from overseas and what should your pricing be?

• see our discussion on:  emerging markets
• opportunities with consumers of low income
• making technology affordable
• Investing in socially good projects
• an excellent group to know if you are a budding entrepreneur in emerging markets is "Endeavor", a group that partnered with Boston Consulting Group to bring leadership skills to entrepreneurs in Latin America and beyond.
• also, see our discussion on social entrepreneur

• see Economic Development

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