Strengthen skills, know where to start and reduce your risk. Growing in universities as a separate degree in itself, any business major or inspired self-starter will find a barrage of tools that create a road map to the American Dream. With a focus on doing it “lean”, this 6-page guide by our author, successful entrepreneur and well-connected Babson College graduate can help steer the course. Topics covered include: History of Entrepreneurs Anatomy of Entrepreneurs Venture Value Creation Innovation & Creativity Niche Products & Services Intrapreneurship Creations of a Start-Up Business New Business Planning Small Business Marketing Funding & Financial Viability Business Operations Exit from Venture: “Harvest” the Business Resources Terminology The Entrepreneurship Map New Venture Foundation