Small businesses and self-employment Books

This book explores the effects of soft information utilization in the decision process for lenders, especially concerning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regional markets. This study is one of the first to use questionnaire survey data from...

1 Introduction.- 2 The development of the modern business corporation in 19th century India: Building the foundations for the emergence of TISCO in the 20th century.- 3 TISCO during the decade of the 1900s: The Formation period.- 4 Initial failure to...

This book discusses the ways in which characteristics of innovative firms and innovative talents with core competence in Japanese, Korean, German, and American contexts are developed and nurtured, and compares innovative firms with a long history of...

This book covers all important financial innovations for SME financing, and combines theoretical analysis and real world practices employed in China's financial market. As China is increasingly becoming a key player in the global economy, the book helps...

Digital Threads: Mastering Digital Marketing for Small Businesses and EntrepreneursIn the rapidly evolving digital landscape, small businesses and entrepreneurs face unique challenges in standing out and achieving sustainable growth. Digital Threads by...

HIRE THE KIDS: The Parental Guide is a must-read for entrepreneurial parents who want to blend family life with business. This guide introduces the transformative "Rich Kid" model, which moves beyond traditional parenting approaches to create a path...

This brief, accessibly written volume offers an overview of design strategies, collaborative models, and technical processes, followed by four exercises that apply the concepts. The author's experience in design, publishing, and brand-management for a...

If you're ready to start freelancing, build strong client relationships, and grow your freelance business, HowExpert Guide to Freelancing is the ultimate resource you need. This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners as well as seasoned freelancers...

If you want to create a successful online business, then HowExpert Guide to Online Business is your roadmap for starting, growing, and thriving in the digital world. Whether you're a beginner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned professional, this...

"Pequeño Empresario" es el libro que todo emprendedor necesita para transformar su pasión en un negocio próspero y duradero. Este libro está diseñado para aquellos que sueñan con iniciar un emprendimiento desde cero y desean aprender cómo convertirlo en...

​Die Analyse des Zahlenwerks eines Familienunternehmens hat eigene Fragestellungen, die sich aus den Interessen der Unternehmerfamilie ergeben. Die für Familiengesellschafter wesentliche, langfristige Perspektive reicht über die Zahlen des Abschlusses...

Einordnung der EÜR.- Unternehmer mit Pflicht zur Erstellung der EÜR.- Abgrenzung zum Betriebsvermögensvergleich.

Pascal Engel investigates how outside directors are incentivized in family firms that are publicly listed but still partly owned by members of the founding family. Owning families significantly influence their firms' corporate conduct with their own set...

Transition economies, such as the countries in Southeast Europe, face an expeditious institutional transition from a centrally planned to a market economy. The state withdraws from its monitoring function, which results in institutional voids that affect...

The literature on business model innovation mainly regards large enterprises and is not tailored to SME characteristics. Oana Buliga takes an exploratory look at whether SMEs use strategies which are mainly designed for large enterprises for innovating...

This book examines the ways in which cultural and creative industries can drive entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability and overall regional development. It will address such issues as (1) the technical (tangible) components of creative and cultural...

This volume examines the theoretical and empirical landscape of social entrepreneurship in both non-profit and profit sectors. It extends the traditional view of social entrepreneurship to include the environmental and institutional factors that affect...

The book aims to collect the most recent research and best practices in the cooperative and networking small business field identifying new theoretical models and describing the relationship between cooperation and networks in the small business strategy...

This book examines knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship (KIE) with a focus on the European textile and apparel industries. The primary purpose is to review the extant academic literature related to the European textile and apparel industries and reflect...

This book focuses on topics such as the cultural specificity of Arab family businesses with regard to shaping their governance and management; the influence that specific values in the Arab world could exert on the management of family businesses; how...

In an era of rapid technological change and growing uncertainties, this book equips managers and engineers with vital risk management tools. Addressing challenges such as pandemics, supply chain disruptions, and political tensions, it blends qualitative...

SMEs face unique challenges directly stemming from their size, which createpressures, tensions and dilemmas with regard to people management. Theseinclude the liabilities of smallness and newness, as well as resource challengespertaining to the...

This book pursues an interdisciplinary approach to studying family firms as a particular type of business strongly embedded in the territories in which they are located. Featuring an in-depth analysis of original research, the book employs both...

Exploring the diversity of small firms, this contributed volume focuses on the crucial topic of work and the ways in which it is regulated, and offers reflections on the future of labour more generally. Traditionally managed through informal and adaptive...

This edited book is at the intersection of the discussion on family-owned business, the CSR agenda and company competition in Europe. The authors contribute to the debates on corporate social responsibility by arguing that formal management systems are...

This proceedings book presents a multidisciplinary perspective on risk and risk management. Featuring selected papers presented at the European Risk Research Network (ERRN) 8th European Risk Conference "Multiple Perspectives in Risk and Risk Management"...

In order to respond to economic globalization and increased competitive pressures, companies need innovative, efficient and effective management strategies. Accordingly, this book explores various scenarios faced by entrepreneurs and family businesses,...

This book brings the focus of corporate responsibility back to the people who are driving change in contemporary practice. Expanding current conceptualizations of CSR, the chapters come together to explore the work of a range of individuals in charge of...

Not every prospect joins right away.They have to think it over, review the material, or get another opinion. This is frustrating if we are afraid to follow up with prospects.What can we do to make our follow-up efforts effective and rejection-free? How...

As a business leader it can be challenging to manage time and priorities. This program and calendar is a system created by Diane Helbig to help leaders focus and achieve their goals. Each month provides opportunities to select priorities. The action...

Call it advertising, call it promotion, call it marketing, but whatever you call it, every business and organization depends on words with impact. You need to grab the attention of potential customers, clients, or supporters and call them to action. Few...

In several parts of the world, countries are undergoing economic, social, and political transitions, enhanced and accelerated by the forces of globalization. These transition economies can serve as laboratories for understanding the innovation process...

Entrepreneurial Wellbeing: Perspectives in SMEs based on Gender and Immigrant Entrepreneurs will provide views on wellbeing for entrepreneurs, students, employees and research audiences and will help them to further understand this multifaceted topic.

Are you a healthcare professional who loves what you do, but you're stressed from working nights, weekends, and holidays? Being a healthcare professional can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with long hours and burnout. If you love...

Are you one of the thirty million Americans who own and operate a small business? Each year, more and more people are taking the leap to be their own boss and build their own company. In 2010, there were 2.5 million new business applications filed in the...

As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to grow and expand their operations globally, the choices around internationalization and digitalization have become increasingly crucial for business owners to consider. The challenges inherent in...

In today's dynamic landscape of global entrepreneurship, understanding the intricacies of China's burgeoning startup ecosystem poses a significant challenge for scholars and business enthusiasts alike. The Chinese market continues to produce an...

Sustainable development is a bigger issue than it has ever been before. The relationship between present needs and future imperatives defines our contemporary challenges, especially within the realms of societal aspirations, business enterprises,...

In the 21st century, social media has emerged as a pivotal force shaping business strategies and entrepreneurship. The rapid evolution of social media platforms poses a pressing question: how can one effectively address this fast-paced transformation?...

In a fiercely competitive global economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face numerous challenges in achieving and sustaining competitiveness. From limited resources and evolving market dynamics to technological disruptions and regulatory...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, small businesses face numerous challenges in staying competitive and sustainable. Limited resources, intense competition, and changing consumer demands create a complex environment where innovation and...

Brethren and Sisters, in the Year 2014 AD, upon receiving numerous and very vivid visions about the future of the job market in the entire world, as well as the performance and effects of the Global Economic Landscape, I could not help but weep at the...

Are you intrigued by the idea of starting your own quail farm but unsure where to begin? Look no further than Quail Farming For Beginners: The Most Important Things You Need To Know. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of knowledge for aspiring...

You are just a few pages away from finding the freedom you have been inadvertently looking for!Maybe it's high time for you to break free from the old concept of working now and living later. Stop dragging yourself away from your home at 9 am and...

Take your freelance career to the next level with Nots!Unlock your full potential as a freelancer with "Nots that come in the way of being a successful freelancer" by Arcui Usoara. This guide covers 101 common roadblocks and provides actionable...

This study examined the extent to which small business leaders' self-perceived strengths (self efficacy) influence their resource allocation decisions. Small businesses are typically resource constrained and more reliant on the leader as sole decision...

LIFE IS SIMPLE WILL DEVELOP AND BRING OUT THE VERY BEST IN YOU!Everyone would love to have all the answers to everything that they will face in their life. Unfortunately, those answers sometimes come with bumps, bruises, and a lot of strife of...