The secret to entrepreneurship: business and pleasure: Exploring the passion for work and for running a business

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Of course you have. Why haven’t you done it? Well, whatever the excuse – not giving up a steady job, need to pay the mortgage, have a wide and children to support – the real reason is risk. People simply do not want to risk giving up massive security in their lives for the sake of a venture that, statistically, is unlikely to come off.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2015), "The secret to entrepreneurship: business and pleasure: Exploring the passion for work and for running a business", Strategic Direction, Vol. 31 No. 7, pp. 11-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-05-2015-0066