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Small Business
C/B/2287. Entrepreneurship and small business development
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- 4050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper looks at the nature of entrepreneurship in micro and small businesses addressing the issues of women’s entrepreneurial skills, ethnic minority businesses in the UK, the concept of social entrepreneurship, and the effectiveness of small family businesses in the UK and EU.
KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, small business, women entrepreneurs, ethnic minority business, family business,
C/B/2284. Small business theory
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks into the theory of small business discussing organisational structure and practices used by small businesses, their approaches to human resources management (HRM) and potential growth areas.
KEYWORDS: Small business, growth,
C/FC/226. UK small retailers: challenges of current recession
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- 3550
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the position of UK small retailers during the current economic downturn and financial crisis. Literature is reviewed on the changes in the retail sector, the strategies needed by retailers to attract and retain customers, the current challenges faced by high street retailers, particularly small retail shops, etc. Actions are suggested to help small businesses manage through the challenges conducting Porter’s Five Forces analysis of the retail sector.
KEYWORDS: UK small retailers, Porter’s Five Forces, economic recession,
C/B/1412. Managing Small Business
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents analysis of a small company offering a brief business plan and providing information about their market, business strategy, competition, products, marketing practices, operations management, etc.
KEYWORDS: Small Business, business plan,
C/B/1460. Business implication for starting up small record label company
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- 2300
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the small record label company Track & Tunes Label (TTL) registered in the UK as a sole trader. The company's description and an overview of their market are presented, TTL products and services are described, a marketing plan, operational plan and financial plan for 2009-2010 are outlined, the structure of the organisation is analysed, expenses required by the company are identified.
KEYWORDS: Track & Tunes Label, marketing plan, financial plan, operational plan, organisational,
C/B/1036. Starting and developing a New Venture
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses several issues of starting and developing a new venture providing CAMPARI analysis, reviewing the evolution in the role of a small business owner, outlining the merits of franchising against a purchase of an existing business, and discussing the significance of the entrepreneur or owner/manager as key determinant of small business growth.
KEYWORDS: Venture, CAMPARI, entrepreneur, small business,
C/B/1037. Starting and Developing a New Venture
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- 3400
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper presents CAMPRI analysis of a business plan for a craft business suggesting recommendations to the bank about the mortgage loan request made by the business owner. The challenges faced by the small firm owners are described discussing how their roles change as the business grows. The merits and demerits of buying a business and buying a franchise are identified, growth strategies for small firms are considered using appropriate examples.
KEYWORDS: CAMPRI, business plan, growth, franchise, growth strategy,
C/B/1075. Small Family Business: general facts and case study
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at various aspects of small family businesses indicating their advantages and disadvantages and highlighting the role of business networking in business success. A business and marketing plans are developed for a small family business to open a seafood restaurant Fish-works Seafood. SWOT and key success factors (KSF) analysis is conducted suggesting recommendations for the business development.
KEYWORDS: Small family business, networking, business plan, SWOT, key success factors, KSF, sea,
C/B/1076. Small Family Business: business and marketing plan for Iranian restaurant
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the features of small family owned businesses identifying their advantages and disadvantages, and the role of business networking in business success. A business plan and marketing plan for a small family owned Iranian restaurant is developed using SWOT and key success factors (KSF) analysis and suggesting recommendations to the owners.
KEYWORDS: Small family business, business networking, business plan, KSF, SWOT, Iranian restaur,
C/B/1255. Constraints for small businesses: literature review
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper offers a review of literature on the challenges of starting a small business. The nature of small businesses is identified analyzing the internal and external constraints faced by start up businesses with the focus on financial issues. The importance of strategic thinking and the individual skills necessary for entrepreneurs are highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Entrepreneur, Small Business, Growth, start up business, SME,
C/B/806. Dissertation. How does e-commerce and e-business affect small and medium businesses?
- WORDS:
- 10000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
This study aims to examine how e-commerce and e-business affects small and medium businesses. This research employed a questionnaire as the main research method to obtain primary data. This is the first step of research to gain a better understanding of small and medium-sized firms' managers' attitude towards electronic marketing. The analysis of this research focused on several aspects of perception and attitude toward the utilising of technology and electronic marketing which are based either on theory or practice. This is to identify the effect of digital marketing and its impact on management practice in small and medium-sized firms. This leads to the analysis of successful marketing in the digital age to gain trust and increase sales from digital direct marketing in the future. The factors that influence managers of small and medium-sized firms to use technology and electronic marketing as a business solution are examined. The strategies to increase trust and usage of online service and digital direct marketing is also evaluated along with the analysis of possible solutions that small and medium-sized firms can adopt to increase the usage and trust of customers in the future.
KEYWORDS: E-marketing, digital marketing, small- and medium-sized firms, online shopping, compet,
C/B/807. Dissertation + Proposal. How does e-commerce and e-business affect small and medium businesses?
- WORDS:
- 10000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
This study aims to examine how e-commerce and e-business affects small and medium businesses. This research employed a questionnaire as the main research method to obtain primary data. This is the first step of research to gain a better understanding of small and medium-sized firms' managers' attitude towards electronic marketing. The analysis of this research focused on several aspects of perception and attitude toward the utilising of technology and electronic marketing which are based either on theory or practice. This is to identify the effect of digital marketing and its impact on management practice in small and medium-sized firms. This leads to the analysis of successful marketing in the digital age to gain trust and increase sales from digital direct marketing in the future. The factors that influence managers of small and medium-sized firms to use technology and electronic marketing as a business solution are examined. The strategies to increase trust and usage of online service and digital direct marketing is also evaluated along with the analysis of possible solutions that small and medium-sized firms can adopt to increase the usage and trust of customers in the future. Proposal for this dissertation is presented in the appendix.
KEYWORDS: CRM, e-marketing, small- and medium-sized firms, digital marketing, customer data base,
C/B/808. Proposal. How Electronic Business Affects Small- and Medium-Sized Firms
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This study aims to examine the issues raised by digital marketing, focusing on the impact of electronic business on the business operations of small and medium-sized firms. The data used in this research was obtained by performing a focus-group interview with eight managers of small and medium-sized firms. It can be assumed that small and medium-sized firms employ the use of technology and electronic marketing because of faster business operation management, low-cost operation and competitive advantage. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/806. Dissertation. How does e-commerce and e-business affect small and medium businesses?
KEYWORDS: CRM, e-marketing, small- and medium-sized firms, digital marketing, customer data base,
C/B/946. Reasons for Small Business Failure in UK
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper identifies the key factors that cause most small business failures in the UK examining the situation in the context of the manufacturing industry. The lack of essential business, management and marketing practices by of SMEs is discussed outlining the necessary business skills that small businesses must have in order to succeed.
KEYWORDS: Small business, failure, manufacturing industry,
C/M/944. Public Relations Plan for a Small Business Organization
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- 2700
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper offers a public relations (PR) plan and strategy for a second hand designer clothing store in Manchester for the next three years. The plan includes PR activities, stakeholders' description, communication message, campaign objectives, commercial partnerships and sponsorships, costing, control and monitoring activities. The budget allocation for the PR campaign is identified.
KEYWORDS: Public Relations, PR, Small Business, second hand designer clothing, stakeholders,
S/HR/214. Smaller businesses offer a better setting for the implementation of HRM initiatives. Discuss
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the features of HRM practices in small and medium sized enterprises (SME) describing their position in the UK, identifying the difference between SME and bigger organisations, and discussing HRM approaches used in small businesses.
KEYWORDS: Small business, SME, HRM,
S/B/432. Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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- 2200
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the features of small businesses comparing their managerial, organizational and developmental characteristics with those of large companies. Definitions of a small and medium-size enterprise (SME) are reviewed, criteria satisfying small companies are outlined, the role of entrepreneurs at different stages of the company growth is described.
KEYWORDS: Small business, SME, entrepreneur,
S/B/433. Examine the nature of the distinctive managerial, organizational and developmental characteristics of small businesses vis-?-vis well resourced large companies. What are the implications of such distinctiveness for small businesses attempting to
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- 2200
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the features of small businesses comparing their managerial, organizational and developmental characteristics with those of large companies. Definitions of a small and medium-size enterprise (SME) are reviewed, criteria satisfying small companies are outlined, the role of entrepreneurs at different stages of the company growth is described.
KEYWORDS: Small business, SME, entrepreneur,
C/B/809. Dissertation. Strategic Management in Family Businesses
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- 15500
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 159.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the features of strategic business management by family business owners. The review of academic literature touches upon the theory of strategic management, the issues of family businesses, small and medium enterprises (SME), etc. A hypothesis is developed about the relationship between the firm's recognition of the importance of strategic management and their actual intention to use it. Research methods include primary data analysis obtained through questionnaires, surveys and tests, and the analysis of secondary sources, both qualitative and quantitative. Conclusions are made about the correlation between business requirements and the interests of family related stakeholders in strategic planning.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, strategic management, family business, SME,
C/B/368. Why Outsource IT Systems? The Case of Small and Large Firms
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2006
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- 29.99 GBP
The outsourcing of IT systems is a well known phenomenon in large firms. However, reports rarely examine why small firms outsource and how this differs from their larger counterparts. This report is such an attempt, focusing on outsourcing as an option to improve the strategic flexibility of the firm on the one hand, and/or improving business efficiency on the other. The report would be useful for anyone wanting to know the advantages and potential dangers of IT outsourcing and its different use in small and large firms.
KEYWORDS: outsource, systems, firms,
C/B/396. Succession Planning in Family Business
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The essay looks at the domain of succession planning in family owned businesses. This essay is a blend of theoretical and practical aspects exhibited by family businesses while planning succession of business. It argues that the inherent peculiarities of a family business like its structure, issues, owner-manager characteristics and autocratic management styles all contribute towards making family businesses ‘special cases' in the management literature. The essay is based on extensive secondary research in the field and provides an overview of most discussed issues in the field.
KEYWORDS: Family Business, Succession planning, Small Business, Strategy, Autocratic Management,
C/B/400. Literature Review: Family Business
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The literature review has been produced to be a part of the Master level dissertation on the topic of Strategic Management in family businesses. The literature review is focused at analyzing the literature that has discussed the enabling and restraining forces present in the external environment and internally to the family owned organizations. The essay uses a long list of references to encompass different perspectives of strategic management in the literature in the context of small family businesses.
KEYWORDS: Small Business, Family Business, Literature Review, Strategic Management,
E/B/306. Dissertation. Online Marketing and Small Organisations
- WORDS:
- 11500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the use of online marketing in smaller businesses. Academic literature is reviewed on the development of the Internet, the marketing theory, the benefits and risks of online marketing, the issues of unsolicited mail (Spam), etc. Primary research is based on the study of a focus group using questionnaires, secondary research is based on the literature review. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of the Internet marketing for small organisations.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, online marketing, small business, Internet,
E/B/312.Small Business Development: Identity Clothing, Case Study
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- 3500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper conducts a case study of a small London business Identity Clothing presenting their history and details, discussing the performance of the company against their financial forecasts, analysing the situation in the UK clothing and footwear market, reviewing theoretical models of growth, and discussing alternative scenarios of the company's development.
KEYWORDS: Small business, Identity Clothing,
P/B/582. Benefits and problems of small hospitality businesses
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines specific features of small businesses in the hospitality industry reviewing literature on their benefits to the owners, the barriers for the deployment of strategic planning, management challenges in SMEs, etc.
KEYWORDS: benefits, hospitality, businesses,
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