Scott Shane: Page 8

Professor at Case Western Reserve University

Scott Shane is the A. Malachi Mixon III professor of entrepreneurial studies at Case Western Reserve University. His books include Illusions of Entrepreneurship: The Costly Myths That Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Policy Makers Live by (Yale University Press, 2008) and Finding Fertile Ground: Identifying Extraordinary Opportunities for New Businesses (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005).

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Business Plans

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If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting.

Thought Leaders

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Money & Finance

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Taxes

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Leadership

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Leadership

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