Synopsis ...from an all-star team of top professors and successful businesspeople. Starting a business is the dream of millions-but a struggling economy has put many of those dreams on hold. Fortunately, a great business idea in any economy. In fact, some of the world's biggest and most successful businesses were founded during economic downturns and even during the Great Depression. Compiled by a seasoned business professor from Babson College, The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship, Fourth Edition covers all the fundamentals of a top-flight business school education-from recognizing great opportunities to arranging venture capital financing to formulating winning business plans. Updated with the latest tax and legal information, this invaluable resource guides you through the startup process and beyond, culling wisdom from the best and brightest in the world of business.