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020			_a9781119806738
082			_a338.64208996073 _bROG
100			_aRogers, Steven S. _910622
245			_aSuccessful black entrepreneurs: _bhidden histories, inspirational stories, and extraordinary business achievements
260			_bJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. _aNew Jersey _c2022
300			_axiv, 337 p.
365			_aUSD _b35.00
504			_aTABLE OF CONTENTS Preface vii Introduction xi Chapter 1 History of Black Entrepreneurship 1 Chapter 2 Importance of Black Entrepreneurs 37 Chapter 3 Black Start-Up Entrepreneurs 43 Chapter 4 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisitions 75 Chapter 5 Entrepreneurship Through Franchising 125 Chapter 6 Access to Capital for Black Entrepreneurs 157 Chapter 7 Black Turnaround Entrepreneurs 203 Chapter 8 Entrepreneurial Exits: Selling the Company 235 Chapter 9 Black Intrapreneurs 285 Epilogue 311 Appendix 313 Acknowledgments 317 About the Author 321 Index 323
520			_aSuccessful Black Entrepreneurs is an insightful collection of Harvard Business School case studies about Black entrepreneurs succeeding in a variety of industries and through different routes, including start-ups, franchising, and acquisitions. The book also recognizes and celebrates Black entrepreneurial excellence, as it takes the reader through the stages of entrepreneurship, including ideation, raising capital, growing the company, and taking it public. In addition to identifying the positive aspects of Black entrepreneurship, the book also uses data, research, and anecdotes to highlight the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, including: An inability to access capital from traditional financial institutions like banks and private equity firms The requirement to practice “racial concealment” in the company of White customers in order to achieve success Perfect for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and established business leaders, Successful Black Entrepreneurs provides practical perspectives from Black entrepreneurs about what it takes to succeed in business.
650			_aAfrican American business enterprises _911818
650			_aAfrican American businesspeople _911819
650			_aEntrepreneurship _9968
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