Author Identifier (ORCID)
Jalleh Sharafizad: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4480-3764
Violetta Wilk: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7990-769X
Kerry Brown: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9209-8046
Aglae Hernandez Grande: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2437-7297
Fleur Sharafizad: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2495-4381
Dorothy Wardale: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2158-5701
Abstract
This book is tailored for entrepreneurs in their startups or moving to the next stage of their businesses, micro and small business owners, as well as individuals who are considering starting their own ventures. It brings together essential insights, practical tools, and valuable resources developed through two Western Australian government initiatives focused on entrepreneurial training and support. In addition, it draws on a range of business concepts from other sources, refining and simplifying them to suit the specific needs of emerging and growing enterprises.
Designed to be both flexible and supportive, the book serves multiple roles throughout your entrepreneurial journey. It acts as a mirror, helping you reflect on your goals and evaluate your business honestly. It lays a strong foundation by introducing key concepts that will help you better understand and communicate your business to a desired audience. It also functions as a toolkit, providing practical resources to support and strengthen your operations. As a roadmap, it helps you chart a course from where you are now to where you want to be. Finally, it takes on the role of a mentor, encouraging you to ask the right questions, think critically, and apply what you learn to achieve meaningful business and personal progress.
Document Type
Book
Date of Publication
2025
Type of File
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
School
School of Business and Law
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Included in
Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Commons
Comments
Sharafizad, J., Wilk, V., Brown, K., Hernandez Grande, A., Sharafizad, F., & Wardale, D. (2025). Entrepreneurship: A practical guide for business success. Edith Cowan University. https://doi.org/10.25958/absw-tb65