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C/B/3067. Analysis of the family business: case study of Harpo's

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2000
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper answers two questions family business, using Harpo's, a second hand record shop as the case study. The paper begins by providing the financial and historical background of the company, and discusses their customer base. The first question examines family businesses, reviewing theories on the topic, and uses Harpo's to decide whether family businesses are difficult and unattractive. The second question focuses on Harpo's success at developing personal and professional networks in order to assess whether it has helped or hindered the growth of the company. The paper concludes with a business and development plan for the future of Harpo's

 

KEYWORDS: Harpo#s, family business, record shop, business plan,