I can confidently say that I believe the chapters published in this volume are addressing interesting questions that we should care about. I can only applaud the series editors for their initiative, effort and time in producing yet another exceptional volume.' - Helle Neergaard, Aarhus University, DenmarkThis important book identifies the current developments within entrepreneurship that are characterized by conceptual richness and methodological diversity. It presents the latest developments of topics such as the entrepreneurial mindset, culture and values as well as advances in entrepreneurship education and development. The contributors open the field for methodological renewal by introducing the current state of and opportunities for explorative research in entrepreneurship. Researchers, practitioners and policymakers will find the research in this book both innovative and refreshing, which will be particularly useful for those looking to renew their practices. It will also provide academics with some new ideas to adopt in their teaching and research in order to help their students to acquire entrepreneurial competences. Contributors: M. Bau , C. Compagno, L.A.G. Da Gbadji, A. Fayolle, J. Fernandez, B. Gailly, A. Garofano, C. Guzman, O. Hagg, M. Ikavalko, I. Jaen, J. Kolhinen, A. Kurczewska, P. Kyroe, W. Lamine, G. Lauto, F. Linan, H. Ling, J.C. Marquez-Lopez, T. Mets, K. Moberg, J.A. Moriano, M.R. Napolitano, H. Neergaard, N. Osei-Bonsu, K. Peltonen, A. Riviezzo, I. Romero, E. Ruskovaara, T. Rytkoela, J. Seikkula-Leino, U. Venesaar

This volume is a collection of the research papers presented at the colloquium Baltic Business Development, which took place in the environment of the 3rd international conference Economies of Central and Eastern Europe (ECEE) in Tallinn in 2012. The colloquium was organised by Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration of Tallinn University of Technology in cooperation with Hamburg University of Technology and the Baltic-German University Liaison Office in Riga. The colloquium offered a great platform for promoting cooperation and for disseminating knowledge and experience on the development of international business in the Baltic Sea Region in the frame of the Baltic Sea Strategy and the Agenda EU2020.