Entrepreneurship does not have a limitation of small or big. Entrepreneurship is the process of developing, organizing, and running a new business to generate profit while taking on financial risk. Small businesses can be regarded as one component of entrepreneurship. There are other types of entrepreneurships as well such as social enterprises, scalable startups and intrapreneurship.

Hi RK,

Entrepreneurship is the process of identifying opportunities, taking risks, and creating and managing a new venture or business with the aim of achieving growth and profitability. It involves the activities of starting, organizing, and operating a business venture while assuming the associated financial, social, and personal risks.

Small business management, on the other hand, refers to the process of running and overseeing the daily operations of a small-scale enterprise. It involves handling various aspects of the business, such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and strategic planning, to ensure its smooth functioning and success.

The main difference between entrepreneurship and small business management lies in their scope and focus. Entrepreneurship is characterized by a broader perspective, encompassing the entire process of identifying business opportunities, developing innovative ideas, and initiating new ventures. Entrepreneurs are typically driven by a vision for growth, innovation, and market disruption. Their focus is on creating scalable businesses, exploring new markets, and often pursuing high-risk, high-reward opportunities. Entrepreneurship can lead to the creation of startups and ventures of varying sizes, including small, medium, or large enterprises.

Small Business Management: Small business management, on the other hand, typically refers to the day-to-day operations and management of existing small-scale enterprises. Small businesses are often established with the intention of serving a local or niche market, and the focus is on maintaining stability, profitability, and sustainability. Small business owners may adopt a more conservative approach, emphasizing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and long-term viability. While small businesses can also exhibit entrepreneurial characteristics, the primary emphasis is on managing and growing an established business rather than pursuing radical innovation or rapid growth.

In summary, entrepreneurship encompasses the broader process of identifying and creating new ventures, often with an emphasis on innovation, growth, and disruption. Small business management, on the other hand, involves the operational aspects of managing and growing existing small-scale enterprises, typically with a focus on stability, profitability, and long-term sustainability. While there may be overlap between the two, the key difference lies in their scope and objectives.

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Dr Jakub Knurek thank you for your contribution to the discussion

An entrepreneurial venture typically starts as a small business and then grows. In contrast, a small business is a business that a person or a small group of individuals own or manage. The owner has a direct impact on the decision-making process. The main feature that distinguishes these two words is the entrepreneur is the owner of the company and bears both profit and loss, whereas, the management operates and runs the company with the help of various administrative functions. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating an enterprise by taking a financial risk to get a profit. In contrast, management is the art of getting things done through proper planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. These both come under a business category. An entrepreneur is someone who locates the need of society and tries to meet them with an innovative idea. On the other hand, entrepreneurship refers to the process of establishing a business entity, intending to get profit as a return in the future.

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- Difference between Entrepreneurship and Small Business:

It's important to note that entrepreneurship and small business management are not mutually exclusive. Many entrepreneurs start small businesses, and over time, the role may shift from being primarily entrepreneurial to more focused on management as the business grows and stabilizes.

Dr Stefan Lindstrom thank you for your contribution to the discussion

An entrepreneur is responsible for innovating within an existing organization. Yes, entrepreneurship is less risky, but it also comes with less autonomy. The main difference between an entrepreneurs vs intrapreneur is that an entrepreneur starts their own company, whereas an intrapreneur works at a company that someone else founded. An entrepreneur develops a concept for a new business, which may include marketing products and services. A businessman or business owner is, by definition, not entrepreneurial. He or she is rather the craftsman who is not willing or able to work as an employee. On the other hand, for the owner of an entrepreneurial venture doing business and being entrepreneurial is a lifestyle.An entrepreneur is someone who takes the initiative to create a new business venture. An entrepreneurial venture typically starts as a small business and then grows. In contrast, a small business is a business that a person or a small group of individuals own or manage. The owner has a direct impact on the decision-making process. The main feature that distinguishes these two words is the entrepreneur is the owner of the company and bears both profit and loss, whereas, the management operates and runs the company with the help of various administrative functions. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating an enterprise by taking a financial risk to get a profit. In contrast, management is the art of getting things done through proper planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating an enterprise by taking a financial risk to get a profit. In contrast, management is the art of getting things done through proper planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.It involves running a business for earning profit. An entrepreneur is a decision-maker person who establishes and administers a startup along with the risks and uncertainties entitled to it. Business management refers to the process of managing the administration of a business organization. An entrepreneur runs their own company. They have complete freedom and responsibility. Entrepreneurship refers to the process of creating and managing a new business venture to achieve financial success and make a positive impact on society. Entrepreneurs make critical decisions about their businesses. An entrepreneur is a person who innovates new ideas for developing a product and service which would have a value in the market, and also has to various risks involved in the business. The small business owner is a person who simply starts a business with an existing idea or buys an existing business. Small business entrepreneurship refers to opening a business without turning it into a large conglomerate or opening many chains. A single-location restaurant, one grocery shop, or a retail shop to sell goods or services would all be examples of small business entrepreneurship.

Rk Naresh thank you, you seemed to have answered your own question

Entrepreneurship is much wider in conceptualization and actualization than small scale business. Entrepreneurship relates to the willingness and ability to assume business opportunities, establish and run enterprises across volumes and sizes (inclusive of small ventures,profitably. Furthermore, Entrepreneurship encompasses entrepreneurial education and curriculum development. Likewise, training, skill acquisition, mentoring and coaching, business facilitations, and promotion as well as apprenticeship schemes are various components of entrepreneurship development.

Dr Stefan Lindstrom and Dr Peter Ositadinma Ndubuisi thank you for your contribution to the discussion

The main feature that distinguishes these two words is the entrepreneur is the owner of the company and bears both profit and loss, whereas, the management operates and runs the company with the help of various administrative functions. Small business is a limited scale business owned and operated by an individual or a group of individuals. Entrepreneurship is defined as the process of designing, launching and operating a new business, which usually starts as a small business and pursues growth. Small businesses usually deal with known and established products and services, while entrepreneurial ventures focus on new, innovative offerings. Because of this, small business owners tend to deal with known risks and entrepreneurs face unknown risks. By creating new products and services, they stimulate new employment, which ultimately results in the acceleration of economic development. The main feature that distinguishes these two words is the entrepreneur is the owner of the company and bears both profit and loss, whereas, the management operates and runs the company with the help of various administrative functions. First, both face a lack of funds. They do not have money to throw around to solve a problem. Therefore they have to be very creative and innovative in solving the problems. Next, they do not have adequate in-house resources to develop their products and services. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating an enterprise by taking a financial risk to get a profit. In contrast, management is the art of getting things done through proper planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Entrepreneurial management is the practice of giving the innovation inherent in entrepreneurship a more solid management structure. Many new entrepreneurs have ideas for businesses they want to start, or products they want to create, but don't know how to manage a small business effectively. The main difference between an Entrepreneur and an Intrapreneur is that an Intrapreneur is an employee, and an Entrepreneur is the founder who designs, launches, and manages a new business, which almost always starts out as a small business. An entrepreneur works in a newly established company. On the other hand, an intrapreneur is a part of an existing organisation. An entrepreneur is his own boss, so he is independent to take decisions. As opposed to intrapreneur, who works for the organisation, he cannot take independent decisions. Businessmen run their business for the primary purpose of making profits. Entrepreneurs intend to make profits but with a purpose of making a difference. They want to change the world by addressing a problem. They are passionate about providing unique solutions for problems in the community.

Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which is often initially a small business. Small business management refers to the process of managing a small business.

The main difference between entrepreneurship and small business is that entrepreneurship is focused on innovation and growth, while small business is focused on stability and profitability.

Dr Chuck A Arize thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Entrepreneurs are the founders and creators of new products or services, while small business owners start a type of business that already exists within the marketplace. Communities reap the benefit of entrepreneurship because businesses help to foster innovation, promote economic development, and create jobs. A successful company is likely to expand, which generates taxes, jobs, and other benefits for the area. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating an enterprise by taking a financial risk to get a profit. In contrast, management is the art of getting things done through proper planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.Entrepreneurship the process of identifying opportunities for which marketable needs exist and assuming the risk of creating an organization to satisfy them. Small business management the ongoing process of owning and operating an established business. Small business is a limited scale business owned and operated by an individual or a group of individuals. Entrepreneurship is defined as the process of designing, launching and operating a new business, which usually starts as a small business and pursues growth. Small business management refers to aligning and coordinating all aspects of a small business, whether it's managing your employees, suppliers, business finances, its roadmap, or performing your daily tasks. Managing a small business presents some unique challenges for the owner. Entrepreneurship not only provides large-scale employment and ways to generate income, it also has the potential to improve the quality of individual life by developing products and services that are affordable, safe to use, and add value to their lives. The key difference is that in commercial entrepreneurship, the primary focus is on economic returns while in social entrepreneurship, the focus is on social returns. Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and creative process that involves innovation, risk-taking, and opportunity identification. It involves creating new businesses, products, and services that meet the needs of customers and solve their problems. Small businesses play a vital role in driving innovation and economic growth. They are often the first to introduce new products and services to the market, which can lead to increased competition, job creation, and economic growth. Small businesses usually deal with known and established products and services, while entrepreneurial ventures focus on new, innovative offerings. Because of this, small business owners tend to deal with known risks and entrepreneurs face unknown risks. Entrepreneurs are motivated by growth and expansion while small business owners are motivated by sales and profits. Small business entrepreneurship refers to opening a business without turning it into a large conglomerate or opening many chains. A single-location restaurant, one grocery shop, or a retail shop to sell goods or services would all be examples of small business entrepreneurship.