STRATEGIC WINDOWS IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROCESS

The concept of becoming an entrepreneur is frequently presented as an event rather than a process-a series of events-that occurs over the career life-cycle of an individual. There are a number of times when the opportunity to operate a business for the principal purpose of profit and growth may present itself during an individual's career life-cycle. Preparing for and forecasting the timing of these opportunities is the focus of this article. In addition, the stages of the career life-cycle are also integrated with entrepreneurial entry modes.