The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Law and Strategy (MindTap Course List)
Recognized by Business Insider as “perhaps the most useful business book you can ever read” and one of the top twenty-five must-read books for entrepreneurs, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Law and Strategy, 5th Edition, provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the legal complexities of the business world. Authors Constance E. Bagley and Craig E. Dauchy examine every critical stage of a venture’s lifecycle—from the initial start-up phase and rapid growth to the complexities of a public offering—while highlighting essential legal preparations and potential pitfalls.
This edition features cutting-edge examples that demonstrate how legally astute entrepreneurs can strategically increase realizable value, deploy resources effectively, and manage risk. The content delves into practical scenarios such as leaving a current job, hiring former coworkers, competing with a former employer, and navigating workplace legislation, product liability, and bankruptcy. Furthermore, it addresses contemporary issues relevant to today’s market, including the “gig” economy workforce, crowdsourcing capital, social media implications, computer hacking, and identity theft.
A unique strength of this guide is its integration of legal discussion with core strategic concepts, including Porter’s Five Forces, the resource-based view of the firm, the value proposition, and value chain activities. It is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to align their legal strategy with their business goals.
Book Details
- Author: Constance E. Bagley, Craig E. Dauchy
- Edition: 5th Edition
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- ISBN-10: 1285428498
- ISBN-13: 978-1285428499
- Publication Date: February 22, 2017