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1 Early Influences and Entrepreneurial Intent: 
Examining the Roles of Education, Experience, 
and Advice Networks 

               
Mark Schenkel, Belmont University 

                 Rodney R. D’Souza, Northern Kentucky University 
                 Jeffery R. Cornwall, Belmont University 
                 Charles H. Matthews, University of Cincinnati  
 
21 Exposing the Role of Gender in the Performance 

of Founding Entrepreneurs 
 
 John H. Batchelor, University of West Florida
   
41 Why Small Firms are Different: Addressing 

Varying Needs from Boards of Directors 
  
 Josh Bendickson, East Carolina University 
 Phillip E. Davis, East Carolina University 
 Briton J. Cowden, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 
 Eric W. Liguori, University of Tampa 
 
59 Integrating Sustainability into SME Strategy 
 
 Jeff Shields, University of North Carolina, Ashville 
 Joyce M. Shelleman, University of Maryland, University College 
 
77 Get What You Give? An Examination of 

Enlightened Self-Interest, Philanthropic intent, and 
Engagement in Philanthropy for Small Firm 
Owners 

 
 Whitney O. Peake, Western Kentucky University 
 Michael L. Harris, East Carolina University 
 William C. McDowell, Middle Tennessee State University 
 Phillip E. Davis, East Carolina University           
 
97 What Pedagogical Methods Impact Students’ 

Entrepreneurial Propensity? 
 
 Bonnie Canziani, University of North Carolina, Greensboro 
 Dianne H. B. Welsh, University of North Carolina, Greensboro 
 Yuchin (Jerrie) Hsieh, Rochester Institute of Technology 
 William Tullar, University of North Carolina, Greensboro



 


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