The Alibaba Way: Unleashing Grass-Roots Entrepreneurship to Build the World's Most Innovative Internet Company

The Alibaba Way: Unleashing Grass-Roots Entrepreneurship to Build the World's Most Innovative Internet Company
Author: Ying Lowrey
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2016-02-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1259585417

The amazing e-commerce success story that provides a powerful new growth model for small business start-ups and grassroots entrepreneurs One of the world’s fastest growing Internet companies, Alibaba and its founder Jack Ma have inspired a generation of young Chinese—not just as a road map to riches, but as a lesson in entrepreneurial individualism. This illuminating guide takes readers inside this global giant of e-commerce and shows entrepreneurs how to build their own businesses from a grassroots vision to a world-class operation. Using Alibaba’s incredible success as a case study, the book identifies the driving forces behind job growth, innovation, and sustainability in the Digital Age. It shows small business owners how to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit, realize their grassroots ambitions, and use technology-driven platforms to grow their companies across multiple markets. The Alibaba Way offers a proven way to survive and thrive. The first book-length case study of the Alibaba phenomenon Alibaba is receiving incredible positive coverage in the media—its IPO is likely to be the largest in the US and one of the largest in the world Dr. Lowry is an expert in Chinese economics with experience in American markets Dr. Ying Lowrey is an Economics Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University, and Deputy Director of Tsinghua Research Center for Chinese Entrepreneurs.

Unleash Your Inner Company

Unleash Your Inner Company
Author: John Chisholm
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 162634213X

Unleash Your Inner Company distills John Chisholm’s four decades of successful entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley into ten steps to discover, launch, and scale the ideal business for you. You will learn how to: • Mobilize your passions and perseverance to reinforce each other and achieve your goals • Discover unsatisfied human and customer needs in those areas where you have natural advantages • Match those needs with your resources and strengths (your “STARS”) to assess which needs fit you best • Improve those fits by acquiring and developing the right resources and strengths; differentiate yourself by being not better, but different, from competitors, even well-established ones • Innovate by combining things you already know in novel ways • Partner with firms and individuals so you and your business can focus on what you do best • Evaluate your options and choose the best one for you • Launch and scale up your successful business, uniquely tailored to you and your strengths. Along the way, you will discover: • That you have many more resources and advantages for success than you realize • How and when to choose a co-founder and team members • How to avoid competitors, and thus gain time and space to get established • How to find, nurture, and ride positive feedback loops within yourself, with your team members, and among your customers • How to build and maintain your self-confidence despite setbacks • If, when, and how to raise money • How to evolve and scale your business, no matter how modest, into a large enterprise, if you so desire • When to comply with, or circumvent, or oppose regulations that impede the formation or growth of your business • What you can learn from Apple, Google, Facebook, and Uber. You will learn from the author’s mistakes—as many as he was able to squeeze into the 400 pages of this book—so you don’t make the same ones. Regardless of your background, location, interests, and passions, the timeless and universal insights, principles, anecdotes, and exercises of Unleash Your Inner Company will inspire and guide you from your first steps, through every kind of obstacle, to the ultimate success of your venture.

Unleashing Entrepreneurship

Unleashing Entrepreneurship
Author:
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This report offers recommendations on how major actors such as governments, public development institutions, the private sector and civil society organizations can modify their actions and approaches to enhance the ability of the private sector to advance the development process. It highlights the importance of developing businesses as a means to reducing global poverty.

Innovation for Impact: Unleashing the Power of Social Entrepreneurship

Innovation for Impact: Unleashing the Power of Social Entrepreneurship
Author: Yusuf Munna
Publisher: Ocleno
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Innovation for Impact: Unleashing the Power of Social Entrepreneurship" is a transformative odyssey through the heart and soul of social innovation. This groundbreaking book navigates the reader through seven comprehensive chapters, each a rich tapestry of knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance. From tracing the historical roots of social entrepreneurship to exploring cutting-edge technologies reshaping the field, this book illuminates the myriad facets of social innovation. Through the lens of real-world case studies, expert interviews, and visionary insights, readers are not only introduced to the pioneers who transformed communities but are also empowered to become changemakers in their own right. Discover the art of ideation, the alchemy of collaboration, and the resilience that defines social entrepreneurship. Explore the intricacies of impact measurement, the complexities of cross-sector partnerships, and the fusion of technology and social impact. Delve into the future of social entrepreneurship, where emerging trends like impact investing, social intrapreneurship, and educational innovation promise transformative change on a global scale. "Innovation for Impact" is not just a book; it is a beacon guiding readers toward a future where innovation meets compassion, where collaboration fosters empowerment, and where entrepreneurship becomes a force for societal good. Whether you're an aspiring social entrepreneur, a seasoned innovator, or simply a believer in the power of positive change, this book is your roadmap to a world where innovation transforms lives and communities. Prepare to be inspired, equipped, and motivated to pioneer a future where impact knows no bounds.

A Company of Leaders

A Company of Leaders
Author: Gretchen M. Spreitzer
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2001-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The authors provide a guide to enhancing empowerment in an organisation through five basic disciplines. The assessment should help the individual managers understand their mindset and behaviours that might be inconsistent with the notion of empowerment. The other disciplines assist in the areas of openness and teamwork, a clear vision and challenges, discipline and control, and support and security. Specific strategies and tools are included in each chapter to help put the principles of the five disciplines into practice.

Unleashing the Crowd

Unleashing the Crowd
Author: Ann Majchrzak
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2019-11-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030255573

This book disrupts the way practitioners and academic scholars think about crowds, crowdsourcing, innovation, and new organizational forms in this emerging period of ubiquitous access to the internet. The authors argue that the current approach to crowdsourcing unnecessarily limits the crowd to offering ideas, locking out those of us with knowledge about a problem. They use data from 25 case studies of flash crowds — anonymous strangers answering online announcements to participate in a 7-10 day innovation challenge — half of whom were unleashed from the limitations of focusing on ideas. Yet, these crowds were able to develop new business models, new product lines, and offer useful solutions to global problems in fields as diverse as health care insurance, software development, and societal change. This book, which offers a theory of collective production of innovative solutions explaining the practices that the crowds organically followed, will revolutionize current assumptions about how innovation and crowdsourcing should be managed for commercial as well as societal purposes.

Synergy Shift: Unleashing the Power of Business Evolution

Synergy Shift: Unleashing the Power of Business Evolution
Author: Mohammad Sakib Khan
Publisher: Ocleno
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2024-01-05
Genre: Art
ISBN:

"Synergy Shift: Unleashing the Power of Business Evolution" is a transformative journey through the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship. This unique guide takes readers beyond conventional business paradigms, unraveling the alchemy of successful entrepreneurship and the symphony of effective team dynamics. Navigating the digital frontier, the book equips entrepreneurs with insights to harness cutting-edge technologies, while also emphasizing the transformative impact of purpose-driven business models. The art of resilience becomes a cornerstone, providing strategies to weather business storms and emerge stronger. As the journey concludes, readers are empowered to transcend geographical boundaries, embracing the challenges and opportunities of global business expansion. This book is not just a guide; it is an immersive experience, offering practical insights and inspiring narratives that propel entrepreneurs towards sustainable success.

Unleashing the Power of Basic Science in Business

Unleashing the Power of Basic Science in Business
Author: Trivedi, Sonal
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2024-07-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Today's fast-evolving business landscape has created a significant challenge - the gap between basic scientific research and commercial innovation. Groundbreaking discoveries in laboratories need to translate into sustainable business solutions. The interplay between foundational scientific principles and their application in the commercial sphere is complex, making it difficult to bridge the gap. To tackle this problem, the book Unleashing the Power of Basic Science in Business offers a comprehensive exploration of how basic science can drive sustainable innovation in business. By bridging the gap between theory and application, this book provides a roadmap for researchers, academicians, and professionals in basic science, engineering, and management to understand and implement basic science, sustainability, and innovation in business. Through a diverse collection of chapters, readers gain insights into collaborative forces in innovation, ethical dimensions of basic science in commercial contexts, and the operationalization of commercial innovation. Unleashing the Power of Basic Science in Business guides navigating the sustainable commercialization expedition and cultivating environments for sustainable commercial success.

Catalyst: Unleashing the Power of Business Development

Catalyst: Unleashing the Power of Business Development
Author: Raj Habib
Publisher: Ocleno
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2024-05-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Dive into the dynamic world of business development with 'Catalyst: Unleashing the Power of Business Development.' From tracing the origins of this pivotal role to navigating the complexities of today's global marketplace, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights and practical strategies for aspiring business developers. Explore the art of relationship-building, the science of opportunity identification, and the nuances of negotiation and deal-making. Discover how to scale for growth, foster innovation, and lead with vision and integrity in an ever-changing business landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, 'Catalyst' will empower you to drive positive change, seize new opportunities, and unlock the full potential of your organization.