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C/B/3800. Proposal. Can small businesses significantly contribute to UK economic development?

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the role of small businesses and SME in the economic growth of the UK. The aims and objectives of the research are outlined, literature is reviewed on the correlation between the level of the entrepreneurial activity and the economic growth, the legislative environment of small businesses in the UK, etc. Research methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, small businesses, UK economic development,

 

C/B/3798. Role of SME and small scale businesses in UK

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and small scale industries (SSI) in the economy of the UK explaining the difference between micro, small and medium scale business enterprises, and outlining the steps towards starting up a new business in the UK.

 

KEYWORDS: SME, small scale business, UK, new business,

 

C/B/3191. The Challenges of Managing a Small Business: case study Sugar & Spice n All Things Nice

WORDS:
3250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper considers the way in which small business can utilise resources to achieve growth along these four dimensions. The paper uses the case study of a small greetings card store on London, ‘Sugar & Spice n All Things Nice’. The paper discusses the external environment, organisational structure and the challenges of being self employed. The paper examines the organisational and marketing strategy of the company, and provides a marketing mix. The paper concludes by suggesting the reasons why Sugar & Spice n All Things Nice could survive in a tough business environment.

 

KEYWORDS: Small business, resources, Sugar & Spice n All Things Nice’, external environment, organisational structure, self employed, organisational strategy, marketing strategy, marketing mix!,

 

C/M/1583. Business analysis of a family run hotel in Milton Keynes

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper analyses the Slaters family run hotel in Milton Keynes by looking at it from a business perspective. The paper outlines the current situation of the hotel, in relation to the aims, objectives and performance, and suggests a business change strategy. This strategy details proposes areas that need changing and developing, like leadership, human resources, resources and process, suppliers and partners and customer and market focus. The paper then states how the business, performance and the change process can be managed, explaining how customer relationship management (CRM) can help certain aspects of the process.

 

KEYWORDS: Hospitality industry, business aims, change management, monitoring performance, customer relationship management, CRM,

 

C/B/2641. Features of small businesses

WORDS:
280
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper identifies the key features of small businesses including the relationships with clients, flexibility to change, inventiveness and innovation, low overheads, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: small business,

 

C/B/2596. What stands behind survival or death of new company?

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers a review of ‘exogenous’ and ‘endogenous’ factors responsible for the survival or death of small businesses (SME) within the first decade of their existence. Each factor is described with reference to academic literature.

 

KEYWORDS: Firm’s Survival, Firm’s Death, SME, small business,

 

C/B/2500. Start-up strategies for new business

WORDS:
3150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper presents a case-study analysis of the procedures which a start-up entrepreneur – a fictitious “Mr. Smith” – should observe, not just from the purely practical steps of company formation (the six main types of company formation are presented) but on the possible methods which could be adopted to sustain profitability, based upon the application of Porter’s generic strategies – such as product differentiation. The paper suggests how the company should tailor the provision of its services by the capacity it possesses, such as: number of employees, employees’ qualification and experience, equipment, and facilities. The importance of company vision and a commitment to customer-relationship management is also examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Start-up strategies, company formation, new business, Porter’s generic strategies, sustaining profitability, innovation, vision, customer-relationship management, change management.,

 

C/B/2287. Entrepreneurship and small business development

WORDS:
4050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
3550
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
3300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
3400
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
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

WORDS:
3600
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
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.

Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/808. Proposal. How Electronic Business Affects Small- and Medium-Sized Firms

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:C/B/807. Dissertation + Proposal. How does e-commerce and e-business affect small and medium businesses?
 

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.

Dissertation matching this Dissertation + 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?

 

Proposal matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/808. Proposal. How Electronic Business Affects Small- and Medium-Sized Firms
 

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

WORDS:
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?

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?

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/B/808. Proposal. How Electronic Business Affects Small- and Medium-Sized Firms
 

KEYWORDS: CRM, e-marketing, small- and medium-sized firms, digital marketing, customer data base,

 

C/B/946. Reasons for Small Business Failure in UK

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
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

WORDS:
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

WORDS:
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

WORDS:
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

WORDS:
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,