THE INFLUENCE OF FACTORS OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF SMALL BUSINESSES

2020 ◽  
pp. 5-21
Author(s):  
Jacqueline M. Sarkisyan ◽  
◽  
Maya A. Tikhonova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Economic Uncertainty ◽  
Special Group ◽  
Recovery Strategies ◽  
The World ◽  
Current Economic Situation ◽  
Factors Of Influence

The article examines aspects of the current economic situation of uncertainty caused by the consequences of the pandemic, and how it affected the development of small businesses in Russia, including the results of a comparative analysis of the functioning of small businesses in other countries. The factors of influence, including a special group of threat factors, are high-lighted on the basis of a specially conducted survey of Russian small enterprises, which makes it possible to more reasonably highlight priorities in the development of anti-crisis manage-ment measures, taking into account the need to implement accelerated digitalization and change business models. Due to the fact that the world is experiencing a crisis of a huge scale, for which it was not ready, and after almost a year, there are no proposals for effective recovery strategies (overcoming) local, individual crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this fact confirms the conclusion about the fact that it is necessary to consider uncertainty, and not risks in the study of crisis behavior of small business.

Small Industry, Gimmicks and Moscow Statistics, or How the Small Russian Enterprise Came into the World (Russian Physiological Sketch, 1830-1840)

2009 ◽  
pp. 123-129
Author(s):  
Yu. Golubitsky
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Russian Enterprise ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
The World ◽  
Small Industry ◽  
Xix Century

The article considers business practices of Moscow small industry in the XIX century, basing upon physiological sketches of N. Polevoy and I. Kokorev, statistical data and the classification of professions are also presented. The author claims that the heroes of the analyzed sketches are the forefathers of Moscow small businesses and shows what a deep similarity their occupations and a way of life bear to the present-day routine existence of small enterprises.

Assessment of small businesses activities in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Igor Ponomarenko ◽  
Kateryna Volovnenko
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Micro Enterprises

The subject of the research is a set of approaches to the statistical analysis ofthe activities of small business entities in Ukraine, including micro-enterprises. The purpose of writing this article is to study of the features of functioningof small business entities in Ukraine. Methodology. The research methodology isto use a system-structural and comparative analysis (to study the change in thenumber of small enterprises by major components); monographic (when studyingmethods of statistical analysis of small businesses); economic analysis (when assessing the impact of small business entities on socio-economic phenomena andprocesses in Ukraine). The scientific novelty consists to determine the features ofthe functioning of small businesses in Ukraine in modern conditions. The influenceof the activities of the main socio-economic and political indicators on the activities of small enterprises in recent periods of time has been identified. It has beenestablished that there is flexibility in the development of strategies by small businesses in conditions of significant competition, which makes it possible to quicklyrespond to changing situations in specific markets. Conclusions. The use of acomprehensive statistical analysis of small businesses functioning in Ukraine willallow government agencies to develop a set of measures to optimize the activitiesof these enterprises, which ultimately will positively affect the strengthening oftheir competitiveness and will contribute to the growth of the national economicsystem.

Innovation infrastructure and small businesses: situation, estimates, modeling

10.12737/4320 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Валерий Вилисов ◽  
Valery Vilisov ◽  
Анна Вилисова ◽  
Anna Vilisova
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Economic Entity ◽  
Innovation Infrastructure ◽  
The World ◽  
Doctoral Candidates

Presents an analysis of patterns and features innovative development factors and elements of innovation infrastructure in developed and developing economies of the world, including Russian. A set of mathematical economic models assessing the potential of innovative development of the economic entity. The technique of small enterprises transition to innovative development. For professionals in the field of innovation management, researchers, graduate students and doctoral candidates

Activity of enterprises in the wood-based sector under conditions of economic uncertainty

2020 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 124-136
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Mikołajczak ◽  
Marek Wieruszewski ◽  
Leszek Wanat
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Economic Uncertainty ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Support Tools ◽  
Current Economic Situation ◽  
The Impact

Activity of enterprises in the wood-based sector under conditions of economic uncertainty. The state of the epidemic in Poland and the resulting restrictions caused serious disturbances in the economy. Entrepreneurs, conducting business in conditions of economic uncertainty and the threat of a crisis, are looking for various support tools, including adequate government programs. The study attempts to identify and evaluate selected anti-crisis tools, dedicated and possible to be used in the wood-based sector in Poland. The impact of these tools on economic activity was assessed by entrepreneurs, with particular emphasis on the opinions of manufacturers of wooden and cork products, producers of paper and paper products and furniture manufacturers, categorizing industry specializations in accordance with the Polish Classification of Activities. In the comparative analysis, selected economic indicators were used, based on secondary data of public statistics, according to the assessment of the current economic situation and its forecast expressed in the opinion of entrepreneurs. As a result, it was found that despite the ongoing epidemic, entrepreneurs in the wood-based sector relatively often use government support tools, showing moderate optimism under the conditions of economic uncertainty.

scholarly journals Priority Activities of Small Business in Ukraine and Trends in Their Development

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitalii KUDELSKYI ◽  
Anastasia POTURNIAK
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
The State ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Small Business Development ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
The World ◽  
Ease Of Doing Business ◽  
Business Entities

The main types of activity of small enterprises in Ukraine are investigated in the article. The ratio of the number of small enterprises to the total number of enterprises in the country and the share of micro-enterprises is determined. The influence of small enterprises on the socio-economic development of the country is studied. The state of development of small business in the world is studied. The share of small enterprises in the total number of enterprises is analyzed. The share of small enterprises in the structure of GDP is studied. The number of employees employed in small businesses is analyzed. The importance of small business functioning for the national economy through integrated indicators is substantiated. The branches and types of economic activity of Ukraine are analyzed and the best ones are singled out according to the number of small enterprises and their share in the total volume of enterprises of the country, according to the level of employment and by the volume of sold products. The dynamics of development of small enterprises of Ukraine is analyzed. Significant growth rates of financial results of small enterprises and prerequisites for their effective operation have been identified. The most attractive activities for small enterprises in Ukraine are analyzed. The structure of small business entities by types of economic activity is studied. The place of Ukraine in the world ranking of ease of doing business «Doing Bussines-2020» is studied. The national problems that hinder the development of small enterprises in Ukraine are studied. A comparative analysis of Ukraine and the countries of the post-Soviet space is carried out and the main positive changes and existing unresolved problems are indicated. Ways to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles by creating (functioning) direct financial support from the state and simplifying the procedure for obtaining it are proposed. The experience of foreign countries in state support of small business is considered. The problems of small business development in Ukraine are studied and the ways of solution which will promote further development are offered.

Entrepreneurial ecosystems during COVID-19: the survival of small businesses using dynamic capabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumayya Rashid ◽  
Vanessa Ratten
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities Perspective

PurposeThe world is going through a global crisis after the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in most areas of the world. Businesses particularly small ones do not work in isolation but instead are embedded in an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is dependent on environmental conditions. The disruptive changes from COVID-19 have caused serious damage to the global economy, so it is up to entrepreneurs to bring equilibrium by introducing change. This paper adopts the lens of dynamic capabilities to study how small business entrepreneurs are trying to survive and grow in an entrepreneurial ecosystem affected by coronavirus.Design/methodology/approachUsing qualitative research methods, 20 Pakistani entrepreneurs have been interviewed in order to assess how the entrepreneurial ecosystem in an emerging economy has been affected by COVID-19. This enables a contemporary and realistic understanding about the way small business entrepreneurs have adjusted to a crisis.FindingsFrom the data analysis, the three main dimensions of dynamic capabilities for small business entrepreneurs emerge, which involve a sensing, seizing and transforming capability.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings suggest that small businesses utilise the following strategies to cope with change: emergent humanitarian crisis, carte blanche agile business models and effectual business functions. These findings contribute to the literature about the challenges of current crises and how businesses can cope in this situation using a dynamic capabilities perspective.Practical implicationsThe findings contribute to the ability of small businesses to cope during the current pandemic situations and anticipate how to manage future crises. Furthermore, the entrepreneurial practices exercised by small businesses are also presented that represent an innovative way to understand crisis management techniques by entrepreneurs in emerging economies.Social implicationsThese findings contribute to the literature about the challenges of current crises and how businesses can cope in this situation using a dynamic capabilities perspective.Originality/valueBy drawing on the existing literature of COVID-19's impact on businesses, the theoretical contribution of this paper highlights the applicability of dynamic capabilities on small businesses to survive during the global crisis.

scholarly journals THE PROSPECTS OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY

2021 ◽  
pp. 195-202
Author(s):  
Рашад Мугабил оглы Албендов
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Present Stage ◽  
Small Business Development ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
The World

Цель статьи - рассмотреть динамику развития малого бизнеса в экономике России и наметить вектор его дальнейшего движения. Важность малого бизнеса признана во всем мире, малые предприятия создают рабочие места и обеспечивают существенную долю населения доходами, что позволяет говорить об актуальности рассматриваемой темы. В статье рассматриваются проблемы и сложности развития и расширения малого бизнеса. Элемент научной новизны заключается в выявлении некоторых проблем малого бизнеса на современном этапе. The purpose of the article is to consider the dynamics of small business development in the Russian economy and outline the vector of its further movement. The importance of small businesses is recognized throughout the world, small enterprises create jobs and provide a significant share of the population with incomes, which allows us to talk about the relevance of the topic. The article discusses the problems and complexities of small business development and expansion. An element of scientific novelty is the identification of some problems of small businesses at the present stage.

scholarly journals Changing the Perception of Business Values in the Perspective of Environmental Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 5226
Author(s):  
Mária Demjanovičová ◽  
Michal Varmus
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
General View ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
The Public ◽  
Business Values ◽  
Two Phases

This study provides an overview of practical approaches to sustainability and its communication to the public in the business sector. The research presented in this article is focused on perceived sustainability in micro and small enterprises in Slovakia through research of business models used by these enterprises using a qualitative approach. The aim is to provide a general view on this topic and to prepare the basis for a sustainable business model composed of the values of society in micro and small businesses in Slovakia. The research consists of two phases—research in the field of business environment through personal interviews with entrepreneurs (examination of parameters: locality, waste management, ecological components, minimization of waste) and research of consumers’ perceived values within the perception of environmental problems. Businesses perceive the seriousness and necessity of solving the problem. Entrepreneurs from the micro and small segments perceive the high importance of solving elements of sustainability. They mentioned the minimization of waste as the most important element, the highest value on the scale (5) was marked by up to 85% of respondents. From a customer survey, it is possible to assess that almost 86% of respondents in this case feel that global problems are affecting them personally and at the same time more than 62% of them believe that they can influence the offerings of companies through their purchases and support sustainability in the business environment.

Russian Policy of Agriculture Support and the Necessity of Its Modification after WTO Accession

2012 ◽  
pp. 132-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Uzun
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
World Trade Organization ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
World Trade ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Wto Accession ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Agriculture Support

The article deals with the features of the Russian policy of agriculture support in comparison with the EU and the US policies. Comparative analysis is held considering the scales and levels of collective agriculture support, sources of supporting means, levels and mechanisms of support of agricultural production manufacturers, its consumers, agrarian infrastructure establishments, manufacturers and consumers of each of the principal types of agriculture production. The author makes an attempt to estimate the consequences of Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization based on a hypothesis that this will result in unification of the manufacturers and consumers’ protection levels in Russia with the countries that have long been WTO members.

Overcoming “The Third Way” Concept

2006 ◽  
pp. 126-134
Author(s):  
L. Evstigneeva ◽  
R. Evstigneev
Keyword(s):  
Economic Research ◽  
Economic Uncertainty ◽  
Third Way ◽  
The Third ◽  
Linear Approach ◽  
The World ◽  
Non Linear

“The Third Way” concept is still widespread all over the world. Growing socio-economic uncertainty makes the authors revise the concept. In the course of discussion with other authors they introduce a synergetic vision of the problem. That means in the first place changing a linear approach to the economic research for a non-linear one.

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