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E-CONTENT OF PG & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

SUBJECT   CODE: 18P4CM15 SUBJECT NAME: ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE
UNIT – I : Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship – Evolution – Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs – Functions of entrepreneurs – Types of Entrepreneurs – Social entrepreneur – Women Entrepreneur – Problems of Women Entrepreneur – Difference between Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur – Role of entrepreneur in Economic Growth – Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Growth – Success stories of few Indian entrepreneurs.
• https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp
• https://theintactone.com/2019/03/21/ed-u1-topic-6-evolution-of-entrepreneur-entrepreneurship/
• https://due.com/blog/7-characteristics-of-successful-entrepreneurs/
• https://www.businessmanagementideas.com/entrepreneur/functions-of-an-entrepreneur/functions-of-an-entrepreneur/19434
• https://byjus.com/commerce/what-is-entrepreneurship/
• https://www.managementstudyguide.com/who-is-social-entrepreneur.htm
• https://www.businessmanagementideas.com/entrepreneurship-2/women-entrepreneurs/21046
• https://www.businessmanagementideas.com/entrepreneurship-2/problems-faced-by-women-entrepreneurs-in-india/21048
• https://www.assignmentpoint.com/business/entrepreneurship-development-business/differences-between-entrepreneur-and-intrapreneur.html
• https://www.economicsdiscussion.net/entrepreneurs/role-of-entrepreneurs-in-economic-development/31496
• https://theintactone.com/2018/07/05/ed-u1-topic-3-factor-affecting-entrepreneurship-growth-economic-and-non-economic-factor/
• https://www.starterstory.com/indian-entrepreneurs-success-stories
UNIT – II : Motivation: Meaning – Process – Theories – Factors. Entrepreneurship Development Programs – Need, Objectives, Phases. Intellectual property rights: Patent – Types, Process. Copy rights – Objectives. Trademark – Functions, Categories.
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/entrepreneurship/motivation-entrepreneurship/motivation-meaning-definition-nature-and-types/53285
• https://www.papertyari.com/general-awareness/management/motivation/
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/entrepreneurship/motivation-entrepreneurship/motivation-meaning-definition-nature-and-types/53285
• https://www.knowledgehut.com/tutorials/project-management/motivation-theories
• https://www.businessmanagementideas.com/entrepreneurship-2/entrepreneurship-development-programme/21011
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-development-programmes-meaning-need-and-objectives-of-edp/40707
• https://www.inquartik.com/inq-intellectual-property-rights/
• https://www.findlaw.com/smallbusiness/intellectual-property/types-of-patents.html
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/speech/speech-on-copyrights-meaning-and-objectives/41155
• https://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/lawareas/trade/functions.php?Title=Trademark&STitle=Functions%20of%20a%20Trademark
UNIT – III : Idea generation – Opportunity/Product identification – Opportunity selection – Business opportunities in various sectors. Business plan – Meaning – Contents, Formulation. Steps in starting a small business enterprise – project appraisal – Project Report.
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/business/identification-of-business-opportunity-idea-generation-and-opportunity/40732
• https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/advice/business-planning/four-ways-to-identify-more-business-opportunities/
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/entrepreneurship/20-business-opportunities-available-for-small-entrepreneurs-in-india/40739
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/essay/entrepreneurship-essay/business-plan-meaning-contents-and-significance-of-business-plan/40760
• https://www.thebalancesmb.com/starting-a-small-business-4161641
• https://www.readyratios.com/reference/appraisal/project_appraisal.html
• https://accountlearning.com/project-report-meaning-contents-project-report/
UNIT – IV : Seed capital assistance – Mudra Scheme – Taxation benefit to SSI. Sickness in small Business – Business Incubators – Government Policy for Small Scale Enterprises – Growth Strategies in small industry – Expansion, Diversification, Joint Venture, Merger and Sub Contracting.
• https://theinvestorsbook.com/seed-capital.html
• https://www.mudra.org.in/
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/tax/10-tax-benefits-available-to-small-scale-industries-in-india/41023
• https://mymbaguide.com/major-causes-sickness-small-scale-industries-remedies/
• https://www.entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia/business-incubator
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/essay/economics-essay/government-policies-for-development-and-promotion-of-small-scale-industries-in-india/41015
• https://www.thesmallbusinesssite.co.za/2018/09/03/7-growth-strategies-small-business/
• https://www.economicsdiscussion.net/strategic-management/types-of-growth-strategies/31914

UNIT – V : Institutional service & finance to entrepreneurs: DIC, NSIC, MSMEDI, ITCOT, KVIC, IFCI, IDBI, TIIC, SIPCOT, Commercial bank.- Entrepreneurial skills : Making of Doll, Jute bags, Artificial jewels, flowers, Soap oil, Phenoyl, Washing powder, Vessel cleaning powder, Craft works, Embroidery, Tailoring, Candle making, Coir products, Processed food products like Pickles, Soft drinks, Masala products, Herbal products like Facial cream, Tooth powder etc.,
• https://www.businessmanagementideas.com/entrepreneurship-2/institutional-support-system-for-entrepreneurs/18184
• https://www.dic-global.com/en/
• https://www.nsic.co.in/
• http://www.msmedi-chennai.gov.in/GARMS_Admin/home.aspx
• http://www.itcot.com/
• https://www.kviconline.gov.in/
• https://www.ifciltd.com/
• https://www.idbibank.in/index.asp
• https://www.tiic.org/
• https://sipcot.tn.gov.in/
• https://www.combank.net/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7nfWC1hxmg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZIUTEFolKs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8aieyU2RGo
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0aOY2Mgqqk
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVVXvgj728g
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OADRscB1gA0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjr-M5_MWy8
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igcmphhH91o
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QVb0QxRxgI
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_mMlJ4ZZg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H7QPsSf6nE
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSycncesQ2M
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpz8Y3dJX5E
• https://www.indiamart.com/smileefoodproducts/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3PcWHRoBxc
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iReIKvrLn5U
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OokZ9JroaMQ