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SME
C/B/2266. Impact of credit crunch on the UK SME: challenges for entrepreneurs
- WORDS:
- 3150
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the impact of the credit crunch on the UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) describing their role in the UK economy, discussing the causes and consequences of the crisis in Europe and the UK, analysing related changes in consumer behaviour, and considering the challenges and trends in the development of modern entrepreneurship.
KEYWORDS: credit crunch, UK SME, financial crisis, entrepreneurship,
C/OM/219. Dissertation. Challenges and Potentials of TQM in UK SME
- WORDS:
- 9500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the challenges that can face UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the process of introducing and sustaining lean thinking supply-chain management (total quality management). The review of literature touches on the concept of total quality management (TQM) and its relation to sustainable innovation, competitive advantage and industrial characteristics of the organisation. Examples of TQM in Japanese automotive companies are analyzed. The methods of the research are based on secondary data. Conclusions are made about the potential of TQM to improve competitive performance of SME in the UK.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, total quality management, TQM, lean thinking, supply-chain management, automotive companies, SME,
C/E/448. Dissertation. Export barriers for SME in Moroccan citrus industry
- WORDS:
- 15350
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 159.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates export challenges faced by SME in the Moroccan citrus industry presenting an overview of Moroccan agriculture, defining the status of the citrus industry, describing the citrus-growing regions of Morocco and their climate, etc. The review of literature touches on the nature of SME (small and medium-sized enterprises), SME marketing strategies, internal and external export barriers in the developing countries, the theory of internationalization, the use of networking in marketing, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary data analysis and the primary data obtained through in-depth interviews with ten SME owners/managers in the region of Agadir. Recommendations are suggested for Moroccan SME about the effective ways to develop an export business in the citrus industry.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Moroccan Citrus Industry, Networking Marketing, Export Challenges, SME, marketing,
C/E/433. Proposal. Growth and development of SME in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
- WORDS:
- 1600
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the growth and development of SME in Saudi Arabia (SA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The nature of the problem is indicated, the importance of the research is explained, research questions are formulated, related literature is reviewed highlighting the role of SMEs as job creators, the methods and timescale of the research are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, SME, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
C/E/426. Dissertation. Impact of SME on economic development of Kazakhstan over 2000-2008
- WORDS:
- 8100
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 89.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the economy of Kazakhstan during 2000-2008 seeking to identify to what extent small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) can improve the economic growth of the country in the time of the world financial crisis. Literature is reviewed on the definitions of SME, the role of SME in the Asian financial crisis of 1997, the government policies towards SME, the current situation with SME in Kazakhstan, etc. The research uses econometric regression analysis of economic indicators and macroeconomic variables covering the examined time period. Conclusions are made about the role of SME in the present-day Kazakhstan economy and its dependence on the turnover of SMEs, the number of SMEs and the number of people employed in SMEs. It is argued whether SME can be considered among the factors that contribute to the growth of Kazakhstan during global economic recession.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Kazakhstan, SME, small and medium-sized enterprises, economic growth, recession, crisis, regression analysis,
C/B/2072. Dissertation + Proposal. Impact of electronic marketing on management practices in small and medium-sized businesses
- WORDS:
- 13000
- ADD-ONS:
- 1900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 149.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the use of electronic marketing (e-marketing) by SME seeking to identify its impact on SME performance and resulting management adjustments. Literature is reviewed on the importance of e-business for SME, the challenges and opportunities of using e-marketing by SME, the relevance of including e-marketing in the supply chain process, the outcomes of e-marketing for business development, etc. Secondary and primary research is conducted including surveys and in-depth interviews among SME owners and managers. Conclusions are made about the changes of management practices in UK SMEs brought about by the use of e-marketing. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the Appendix.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, proposal, e-marketing, electronic marketing, SME,
C/B/2071. Proposal. Impact of electronic marketing on management practices in small and medium-sized businesses
- WORDS:
- 1900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes to investigate the impact of electronic marketing on management practices in small and medium-sized businesses (SME). Academic studies related to the topic are reviewed discussing the drivers of e-marketing in SME and their business effects. The aims and objectives of the research are defined, the research approach and timescale are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Electronic marketing, e-marketing, SME, small and medium-sized businesses,
C/B/2070. Dissertation. Impact of electronic marketing on management practices in small and medium-sized businesses
- WORDS:
- 13000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the use of electronic marketing (e-marketing) by SME seeking to identify its impact on SME performance and resulting management adjustments. Literature is reviewed on the importance of e-business for SME, the challenges and opportunities of using e-marketing by SME, the relevance of including e-marketing in the supply chain process, the outcomes of e-marketing for business development, etc. Secondary and primary research is conducted including surveys and in-depth interviews among SME owners and managers. Conclusions are made about the changes of management practices in UK SMEs brought about by the use of e-marketing.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, e-marketing, electronic marketing, SME,
C/B/2031. Proposal. Financing of Small Enterprises during Global Financial Crisis
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the effects of the global financial crisis on small businesses (SME) and the sources of financing that could be used by SME during the credit crunch. The aims and objectives of the research are formulated, literature is reviewed on the impacts of the financial crisis and the channels of financing in small enterprises in Japan, UK, etc. The methods and timeframe of the research are outlined, its ethical issues are addressed.
KEYWORDS: SME, subprime mortgage crisis, credit crunch, recession,
C/B/1870. Dissertation. Impact of SME on economic development of Kazakhstan
- WORDS:
- 7500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 79.99 GBP
The dissertation seeks to identify whether small and medium size enterprises (SME) in Kazakhstan can improve the economic growth of the country during the world financial crisis. The review of literature touches on the features of SME, their role in the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, the SME development policy of Kazakhstan after the Asian crisis and at present time, etc. The research methods are based on secondary data analysis and quantitative estimation of the country’s economic indicators including regression analysis of relevant statistical data and economic variables, i.e. GDP, world oil prices, exports and imports, inflation rates, FDI, etc. Conclusions are made about the position of SME in Kazakhstan’s economy.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, small and medium size enterprises, SME, Kazakhstan economy, financial crisis,
C/EI/93. Usage of M-Commerce in British SME
- WORDS:
- 1200
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the implementation of m-commerce in UK small and medium size enterprises (SME) providing an overview of the UK mobile services market, describing the options available for SMEs to promote their products and services via m-commerce, and exploring the reasons why m-commerce has not been able to take off in UK in comparison to countries. UK businesses that effectively utilise m-commerce are reviewed identifying the obstacles to m-commerce application.
KEYWORDS: m-commerce, mobile services, SME,
C/B/1739. Internationalization of SME
- WORDS:
- 4100
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper reviews theoretical approaches to internationalization that can be adopted by a SME including the Uppsala model, the benefits and pitfalls of target market, product positioning, Porter’s Five Forces model, Internet technology, etc.
KEYWORDS: Internationalization, SME, Uppsala model, target market, Porter’s Five Forces, E-commerce,
C/B/1638. Dissertation. Photographic Industry in UK
- WORDS:
- 10400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates how the rise of the digital industry in the UK threatens the competitive position of the photographic industry, particularly small and medium-sized photographic-processing shops. Literature is reviewed on the changes in the consumer behaviour, the situation in the photographic market, the challenges faced by photographic retailing, etc. Theoretical models of Porter's Five Forces and the Resource-Based View are applied as frameworks for the review. The methods of the research are based on secondary and primary data obtained through questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the prospects of commercial survival and future existence of UK photographic SME noting the lack of innovative abilities to sustain long-term competitive performance.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, photographic industry, SME, small business, innovation, competitive forces, consumer behaviour, Porter’s Five Forces, Resource-Based View,
C/M/1047. Information management in SME
- WORDS:
- 5600
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper examines the practices of information management (IM) in a British small and medium enterprise (SME) emphasising the importance of IM in modern organisations, identifying critical areas in their information management, describing the methods and approaches of the research, discussing the data collected from interviews and participant observation, making conclusions about the IT solutions that should be applied to maximise the use of the available information, and providing a reflective account of the research importance.
KEYWORDS: Information management, IM, small and medium enterprise, SME,
C/B/1468. Take-away food service in Norwich: role of SME
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the take-away food service in Norwich examining its role in the economy of the city along with the role of SME within the sector. The enterprise culture of Norwich is described, characteristics and dynamics of SME operations in the UK fast-food and take-away markets are examined highlighting constraints to SME growth and development.
KEYWORDS: Take-away, food service, Norwich, SME,
C/B/1073. Business and management of SME: literature review
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines how family-owned SME can succeed when faced with the problem of succession. Contemporary theories, models, and empirical research on succession in family-owned SME are reviewed and critically analysed.
KEYWORDS: SME, FOB, family-owned businesses, hereditary succession, MBO/MBI,
C/B/1154. Role of Corporate Governance and Management Control in Growth of Small & Medium Size Enterprises
- WORDS:
- 1800
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the dependence of enterprise growth on company management and control. The role of corporate governance in small & medium size enterprises (SME) is discussed considering the impact of the management control systems on SME.
KEYWORDS: Corporate Governance, SME, Shareholders, Board of Directors,
C/B/1167. Network Relations of SMEs in International business
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at network relations of SME's in international business reviewing the theories of internationalisation and arguing whether the Network approach is the best approach for SME to achieve success.
KEYWORDS: network, relations, smes, international, business,
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/1265. Proposal. Declining business and shrinking market of photographic SME
- WORDS:
- 820
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the decline of the photography processing industry and the market challenges the industry faces in sustaining its survival. The proposal sets the aims of the research, describes the current situation at the photographic SME in the UK, reviews the sources of the research, and outlines the methods and limitations of the proposed study.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, photography processing, photographic 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
- 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?
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,
S/B/449. Corporate social responsibility in SME: Literature review
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the increasing role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) reviewing CSR theory and considering it in the context of SME specific features. The benefits on engaging in CSR are outlined, stakeholder relationships with SME are characterized, the implications of SME involvement in CSR are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Small and Medium Enterprises, SME,
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