Small business in the USA

Michna, J.; Bednarz, Ludwik M.

doi:10.1504/ijeim.2006.008202

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“…Because of the social and economic benefits brought by exports through the creation of more jobs and hard-currency input to the local economy (PROCOMER, 2006), the promotion of exports by SMF has been considered an important objective by countries such as the Philippines (SET-UP, 2003), Poland (Klonowski, 2005), Lebanon (Ahmed et al, 2006), and even by the US Government (Michna and Bednarz, 2006). However, once the exporting process gets underway, there is need to develop a set of best practices that would improve its economic efficiency and profitability (PROCHILE, 2005).…”

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Export success factors of small- and medium-sized firms in Chile

Maldifassi¹,

Caorsi²

2014

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that could help differentiate between successful and unsuccessful small- and medium-sized exporter firms. Design/methodology/approach – A causal model of the exporting process was developed from the literature, from which a set of hypotheses was posed and a questionnaire was made. A sample of 37 small and medium exporter firms in Chile was subject to the questionnaire. From the data collected, the critical aspects that could help differentiate between successful and unsuccessful exporting organizations were statistically identified. Findings – The following aspects are the ones that could allow the statistical differentiation of successful and unsuccessful exporter firms: incentives at the firm level for increasing output, improved operations planning, international quality assurance certification, large percentage of sales devoted to innovation, highly frequent innovations, qualified and innovative workers, local alliances for innovation, and the possession of strategic allies at destination Research limitations/implications – The results of this research can be useful for intending small and medium exporter firms in Chile, as well as for firms in other developing countries. The results are based on a rather small sample of exporting firms in Chile; therefore, the generalizability of the results cannot be assured Originality/value – A detailed model of the exporting process of small and medium firm (SMF) was developed that is a contribution of the theoretical framework related to SMFs’ exports. The findings could be used by government agencies to offer better guidance to SMF intending to become exporters

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Export success factors of small- and medium-sized firms in Chile

Maldifassi¹,

Caorsi²

2014

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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Entrepreneurs' Contributions to Small Business

Hunter

2015

Handbook of Research on Global Business Opportunities

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This chapter compares success factors and failure factors of small businesses. In an attempt to determine the relative importance of these factors, the two sets are compared. Thus, each failure factor is related to a corresponding success factor. A discussion of the aspects related to small business success and failure sets the context for the comparison. The relatively more important success factor involves aspects related to administration. Unfortunately, this is the one aspect that most small business owners/managers either lack the skills to perform or the time to allocate to this function. Within the administration, function leadership emerged as a relatively important skill contributing to small business success.

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Small Business

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Small businesses are quite unique in many ways. They make a major contribution to employment specifically and the economy in general. Decision making at all levels is affected by resource limitations. Many of the aspects of failure or success of the small business relate to management issues. When a small business is formed it may grow quickly. If they do not fail the growth may lessen. While this growth may be regarded as a success, longevity and the consequent multi-generation existence may also be a consideration for an interpretation of success. This chapter covers the gamut of small business perspectives.

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Small business in the USA

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Export success factors of small- and medium-sized firms in Chile

Export success factors of small- and medium-sized firms in Chile

Entrepreneurs' Contributions to Small Business

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