AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF PREDICTING PERCEIVED SUCCESS AND SURVIVAL OF SMALL BUSINESSES

1999 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 365 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHELDON GOLDENBERG
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Perceived Success

An Exploratory Study of Predicting Perceived Success and Survival of Small Businesses

1999 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 365-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheldon Goldenberg ◽  
Theresa Kline
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Planning Activity ◽  
Perceived Success ◽  
Marketing Variables ◽  
Comprehensive Framework ◽  
Financial Base

This study examined a variety of predictors as they related to survival of small businesses and their perceived success. Specifically, we assessed the relationships of perceptions of success and survival of small businesses with the motivational sources to begin the business, the four requirements cited by Drucker (1985), marketing and business planning activity, financial base, handling of business problems and identified sources of assistance with those problems, and demographics or business backgrounds of the small business owners. 128 small business owners representing the service, manufacturing, and retail sectors were interviewed. The marketing variables were the only ones that were predictive of success, suggesting the need for a more comprehensive framework to assess success of small businesses.

Matching Innovation Strategy to the Lifecycle of the Firm

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Innovation Strategy ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Innovation Strategies

This exploratory study looks at the innovation strategies employed during specific stages of the firm lifecycle for small businesses. The study locates and uncovers seven themes surrounding the intersection of innovation strategies and the different stages of the firm. In so doing, future directions to answer the questions uncovered by this exploratory study are suggested.

Exploratory Study of Factors That Lead to Technology Adoption in Small Businesses

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Cotrino ◽  
Charles Ifedi ◽  
Sean Reynolds ◽  
Naveen Donthu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study

Illicit Market for Counterfeit Products at Small Businesses in Michigan

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1289-1312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon A. Sullivan ◽  
Jeremy M. Wilson ◽  
Ross S. Militz
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Crime Problem ◽  
Illicit Markets ◽  
Illicit Market ◽  
Incident Reports ◽  
Counterfeit Products

Research on small businesses facilitating illicit markets and the efforts of nonfederal law enforcement agencies to identify these small business offenders has been scant. This exploratory study examines the illicit market for counterfeit products sold through small businesses in the State of Michigan. We used police incident reports of counterfeit products identified during administrative tobacco inspections of small businesses to provide a unique look at this crime problem and the efforts of law enforcement to curtail it. We analyzed the content of these incident reports to explore characteristics of the incidents, businesses and suspects selling counterfeit products, how the counterfeit products were identified and verified, and the origin of the counterfeits. Implications for law enforcement efforts to address counterfeit criminal enterprises and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Gender and age differences in conflict management within small businessess

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werner Havenga
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Conflict Management ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Conflict Handling ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Gender And Age Differences

The objective of this exploratory study was to establish, through the application of the Rahim Organisational Inventory (ROC II) instrument, how the gender and age status of owners/managers of small businesses relate to the application of different conflict-handling styles. The sample of 68 participants was taken using a convenience sampling technique to ensure representation from the strata of the 102 small businesses. Analysis of variances was used to determine if differences exist in conflict-handling styles within the gender and age status groups. The results of the statistical analysis done revealed that slight to significant variances were found, which are discussed accordingly.

Exploring E-Marketing Practises as Tool for Globalisation by Egyptian SBEs

2010 ◽  
pp. 181-204
Author(s):  
Hatem El-Gohary
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Business Enterprises

This chapter aims to add to the accumulative knowledge in the field of E-marketing through exploring E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. An organised systematic examination of the published work related to E-Marketing practises by small business enterprises is discussed and illustrated. Moreover, the chapter demonstrates that although many Egyptian small business enterprises seems to conduct E-Marketing activities, only very small number of these enterprises conduct an effective and efficient E-Marketing activities for expanding globally. The chapter illustrates an exploratory research to explore the current aspects related to E-Marketing adoption and implementation by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. The main aim of conducting such exploratory study is to achieve a deep and reflective understanding of E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. The results of the fieldwork research conducted by the author through survey and case studies will enable authors, entrepreneurs, policy makers, students and practitioners to build a greater understanding of E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small businesses. Moreover, the chapter will help authors and scholars in the field of E-Marketing to have a clearer view towards suitable future research studies in the field of E-Marketing that in turn will contribute to the related accumulated knowledge in the field.

Exploring E-Marketing Practises as Tool for Globalisation by Egyptian SBEs

E-Marketing ◽  
2012 ◽  
pp. 566-590
Author(s):  
Hatem El-Gohary
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Business Enterprises

This chapter aims to add to the accumulative knowledge in the field of E-marketing through exploring E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. An organised systematic examination of the published work related to E-Marketing practises by small business enterprises is discussed and illustrated. Moreover, the chapter demonstrates that although many Egyptian small business enterprises seems to conduct E-Marketing activities, only very small number of these enterprises conduct an effective and efficient E-Marketing activities for expanding globally. The chapter illustrates an exploratory research to explore the current aspects related to E-Marketing adoption and implementation by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. The main aim of conducting such exploratory study is to achieve a deep and reflective understanding of E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. The results of the fieldwork research conducted by the author through survey and case studies will enable authors, entrepreneurs, policy makers, students and practitioners to build a greater understanding of E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small businesses. Moreover, the chapter will help authors and scholars in the field of E-Marketing to have a clearer view towards suitable future research studies in the field of E-Marketing that in turn will contribute to the related accumulated knowledge in the field.

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