"In these tough economic times, everyone is trying to make ends meet. Things are becoming tough for students in particular. The National Association of Colleges and Employers revealed in its 2012 report that paid internships have been on the decline. Even getting an unpaid or volunteer based internship can be difficult, and many employers expect graduates to have some internship experience. In response to such dismal facts, Tech Crunch published an opinion piece by Dan Schawbel, managing partner of Millenial Branding and successful young entrepreneur himself. In his article, "Why Students Should Gain Entrepreneurship Experience Before Graduation," Schwabel admits that the economy is tough and that students will have a hard time finding work once they graduate. But he proposes a solution, "Students who can't get internships should start a small business or side project…" Yes, a radical idea. Instead of relying on a business or a charity to give them those coveted positions, students could instead create their own. And even students who are in the lucky position of having dozens of employers pounding on their doors should consider the rewarding and empowering path of student entrepreneurship and innovation. Entrepreneurship and innovation train students in ways they cannot even imagine. Through such endeavors, students can develop vital skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, and the like. Additionally, most everything that students learn throughout the entrepreneurial process will benefit them later in life. According to Innovation and Entrepreneurship, many employers will accept entrepreneurial experience in place of an internship, particularly if students can document what they did and what they learned in the process. The purpose of this book then is to give a basic overview of the entrepreneurial process and methods by which students can become involved in entrepreneurship and innovation. Choosing to follow the entrepreneurial road is one of the greatest steps students can take in defining their own independence and discovering their potential. This book will cover some of these many benefits and even show why failure and errors are not something that should stop students from pursing dreams of running their own businesses.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Intro to Student Entrepreneurship and InnovationChapter 2:Primer on EntrepreneurshipChapter 3:Primer on InnovationChapter 4:Student Entrepreneurship and InnovationChapter 5:The Mental Component of an EntrepreneurChapter 6:Preparing for LaunchChapter 7:Handling Fears and FailureChapter 8:Common Mistakes of EntrepreneursChapter 9:Taking Advantage of Your ResourcesChapter 10:Developing Your ResearchChapter 11:Assembling a TeamChapter 12:Business Forms and YouChapter 13:Developing a Business PlanChapter 14:MarketingChapter 15:Obtaining FinancesChapter 16:BudgetingChapter 17:TaxesChapter 18:Wrap Up
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