TY - BOOK AU - Ekanem, Ignatius TI - Principles of innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability: : an evidence-based approach SN - 9781032669007 U1 - 658.421 EKA PY - 2025/// CY - New York PB - Routledge, KW - Entrepreneurship KW - Small business-Management KW - Economic development N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This book presents the principles governing the entrepreneurial and innovation mindset and processes of people working in the small business sector and other organisations, based on research findings from real-life issues and challenges that face entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Entrepreneurship development forms the bedrock of business evolution and economic growth in many nations: indeed, without entrepreneurship, there can be no real economic development. This book provides students with an accessible introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship, examining the different forms of innovative and entrepreneurial practice including commercial and social enterprise. The book introduces some of the major business management issues faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners. It also introduce readers to such concepts as opportunity recognition and the ability to act upon opportunities and problem solving ER -