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When originally published in 1993 this book was one of the first to
present a systematic comparison of small enterprises in both urban
and rural areas in contemporary Britain. Key issues such as
relative performance levels and the relevance of recent
develoopments to the economy as a whole are discussed by well-known
contributors. Throughout, insights derived from dialogues with real
entrepreneurs are provided. An internatinal dimension is added with
a comparative discussion of the problems of rurality suffered in
many areas of North America and Europe, and the continuing effects
of the recession of the late 80s and early 90s are also examined
and important policy recommendations made.
Focussing on the relatively few small firms which grew rapidly,
this book, originally published in 1993 uses face-to-face
interviews as well as published records to identify and analyse the
managerial factors most closely associated with successful small
firms. The volume concentrates on the following key managerial
issues: In what respects do the managerial backgrounds and
aspirations of the founders of fast-growth small firms differ from
those of non-fast-growth small firms? How is the process of growth
managed? What incentives, remuneration packages and communication
systems are instituted? How do these characteristics and
experiences differ in fast-growth small firms from both the
traditional small firm and large-firm sector? To what extent is it
possible to explain the relative economic performance of small
firms in terms of differences in their ownership, organizational
and management structures.
This study, originally published in 1987, addresses the question of
small firm performance. Drawing on an extensive database containing
financial, employment and ownership data for several thousand small
firms, the book examines whether small firms do actually provide
jobs, whether they grow and why small firms fail. Guidance is given
on how to spot the signs of impending failure in a small business,
which is of use to accountants small business PR actioners and
government grant providers.
This book, originally published in 1982, review the resurrection of
the small firm, partly by a multi-disciplined examination of the
existing literature on small and new firms and partly by reporting
the results of a study of firms new (in the early 1980s) to the
North East of England. Part 1 deals with the role of small firms as
sources of potential or actual competition, and their role in
research and innovation. In Part 2 the theoretical foundations for
the study of entrepreneurs and their new firms are laid, using
concepts from a cross-section of the social sciences. Part 3 tests
some of the theories outlined in Part 2 and reviews the problems
which the entrepreneurs faced in starting and developing their
business and the impact which such businesses had upon the local
economy. Part 4 reviews the lessons of the preceding parts in the
context of the regional and national economy of the UK.
This volume provides a rigorous examination of key issues relating
to employment in small businesses. These include an anlysis of the
true extent of job crreation provided by small firms, the rleative
quality of jobs in small firms, the growth of self-employment
during the 1980s and the way in which the small firm interacts with
its local labour markets. These issues are examined in an
international context, wth comparative examples from the USA, the
UK and Europe.
Originally published in 1994, this text analyses the key issues
that influence the growth and development of small businesses.
Looking at the concept in which they operate, the book outlines the
factors that are dominant in the sector and explores the effects if
has on the economy. Is the creation of small businesses the answer
to unemployment? Has the lowering of interest rates or taxation
encouraged the self-employed to work harder? Have banks given small
business a raw deal? These are just some of the questions discussed
as David Storey explains the issues of employment, finance and
policy and the issues dictating failure or success.
Focussing on the relatively few small firms which grew rapidly,
this book, originally published in 1993 uses face-to-face
interviews as well as published records to identify and analyse the
managerial factors most closely associated with successful small
firms. The volume concentrates on the following key managerial
issues: In what respects do the managerial backgrounds and
aspirations of the founders of fast-growth small firms differ from
those of non-fast-growth small firms? How is the process of growth
managed? What incentives, remuneration packages and communication
systems are instituted? How do these characteristics and
experiences differ in fast-growth small firms from both the
traditional small firm and large-firm sector? To what extent is it
possible to explain the relative economic performance of small
firms in terms of differences in their ownership, organizational
and management structures.
When originally published in 1993 this book was one of the first to
present a systematic comparison of small enterprises in both urban
and rural areas in contemporary Britain. Key issues such as
relative performance levels and the relevance of recent
develoopments to the economy as a whole are discussed by well-known
contributors. Throughout, insights derived from dialogues with real
entrepreneurs are provided. An internatinal dimension is added with
a comparative discussion of the problems of rurality suffered in
many areas of North America and Europe, and the continuing effects
of the recession of the late 80s and early 90s are also examined
and important policy recommendations made.
This study, originally published in 1987, addresses the question of
small firm performance. Drawing on an extensive database containing
financial, employment and ownership data for several thousand small
firms, the book examines whether small firms do actually provide
jobs, whether they grow and why small firms fail. Guidance is given
on how to spot the signs of impending failure in a small business,
which is of use to accountants small business PR actioners and
government grant providers.
Originally published in 1983, this book reviews trends in the
small-firm sector. The areas chosen cover the full spectrum of
economic development. Part 1 deals with case studies from the USA,
Japan, the UK, Australia, Germany and Sweden. In Part 2 Singapore,
Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Africa are surveyed.
In all cases the authors review the variety of definitions used for
the small-firm sector and present such data as are available on the
changing importance of the sector. This is followed by a review of
the roles of small firms in each of the economies.
This book, originally published in 1982, review the resurrection of
the small firm, partly by a multi-disciplined examination of the
existing literature on small and new firms and partly by reporting
the results of a study of firms new (in the early 1980s) to the
North East of England. Part 1 deals with the role of small firms as
sources of potential or actual competition, and their role in
research and innovation. In Part 2 the theoretical foundations for
the study of entrepreneurs and their new firms are laid, using
concepts from a cross-section of the social sciences. Part 3 tests
some of the theories outlined in Part 2 and reviews the problems
which the entrepreneurs faced in starting and developing their
business and the impact which such businesses had upon the local
economy. Part 4 reviews the lessons of the preceding parts in the
context of the regional and national economy of the UK.
This book, originally published in 1988, analyzes the regional
importance of small and medium sized enterprises, supplmenting a
discussion of key issues in both regional development and th
eeconomics of small firms with a wide range of national case
studies from Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK, Greece, Spain, Israel
and Indonesia.
This volume provides a rigorous examination of key issues relating
to employment in small businesses. These include an anlysis of the
true extent of job crreation provided by small firms, the rleative
quality of jobs in small firms, the growth of self-employment
during the 1980s and the way in which the small firm interacts with
its local labour markets. These issues are examined in an
international context, wth comparative examples from the USA, the
UK and Europe.
Originally published in 1994, this text analyses the key issues
that influence the growth and development of small businesses.
Looking at the concept in which they operate, the book outlines the
factors that are dominant in the sector and explores the effects if
has on the economy. Is the creation of small businesses the answer
to unemployment? Has the lowering of interest rates or taxation
encouraged the self-employed to work harder? Have banks given small
business a raw deal? These are just some of the questions discussed
as David Storey explains the issues of employment, finance and
policy and the issues dictating failure or success.
Originally published in 1983, this book reviews trends in the
small-firm sector. The areas chosen cover the full spectrum of
economic development. Part 1 deals with case studies from the USA,
Japan, the UK, Australia, Germany and Sweden. In Part 2 Singapore,
Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Africa are surveyed.
In all cases the authors review the variety of definitions used for
the small-firm sector and present such data as are available on the
changing importance of the sector. This is followed by a review of
the roles of small firms in each of the economies.
This book, originally published in 1988, analyzes the regional
importance of small and medium sized enterprises, supplmenting a
discussion of key issues in both regional development and th
eeconomics of small firms with a wide range of national case
studies from Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK, Greece, Spain, Israel
and Indonesia.
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