Small Technology-based Professional Consultancy Services in the United Kingdom

Entrepreneurial Dimensions in Transitional Economies: A Review of Relevant Literature and the Case of Kyrgyzstan

“…Glancey et al (1998) found that pull factors motivate entrepreneurs; in line with previous studies of business service entrepreneurs by Bryson (1996), and Kirby and Jones-Evans (1997), the pull factors comprise desire for financial rewards, greater responsibility and control of decision making, and greater personal development. Orhan and Scott (2001) stated that entrepreneurs are motivated by the relative importance of these push and pull factors.…”

“…Another explanation regarding entrepreneurial motivations is "push" and "pull" factors having an impact on entrepreneurs (Naffziger et al, 1994, Bryson, 1996Kirby and Jones-Evans, 1997;Glancey et al, 1998;Orhan and Scott, 2001;Alstete, 2002). Push factors include the need to increase family income, dissatisfaction with a salary-based job, problems with finding an appropriate job, and the need for flexibility for family responsibilities.…”

“…McClelland (1961), Bird (1989), Johnson (1990), Young and Welsh (1993), Kuratko and Hodgetts (1995), Stewart et al (2003) To achieve (need for achievement) Boyd and Gumpert (1983), Burch (1986), Rumelt (1987), Bird (1989), Miner et al (1989), Chell et al (1991), Young and Welsh (1993), Kao (1995), Ang and Hong (2000), Benzing et al (2005) To earn more money Boyd and Gumpert (1983), Burch (1986), Knight (1987), Kurakto et al (1997), Volery et al (1997), Benzing et al (2005) To be independent and to have freedom Greenberger and Sexton (1988), Young and Welsh (1993) To realize self-actualization and personal achievement Knight (1987), Bird (1989), Johnson (1990), Volery et al (1997), Benzing et al (2005) To be boss, to control destiny, to assume responsibility Burch (1986), Herron and Robinson (1993), Bhave (1994), Stewart et al (2003) To get larger opportunities Bajaro (1981), Young and Welsh (1993), Aronoff and Ward (1995), Robichaud et al (2001) To have employment Security and Security for family Porter and Lawler (1968), Naffziger et al (1994), Bryson (1996), …”

Methodological Problems and Economic Geography: The Case of Business Services

“…It is at this time that business services -those companies which supply expertise and knowledge that are considered to add value to the output of their clients -become of central importance to service researchers [Bryson 1996[Bryson , 1997aDaniels, 1985Daniels, , 1993Marshall et a / , 19931. There is broad consensus in the academic literature that sophisticated use of external business service expertise by client firms has a direct impact on their productivity, competitiveness and profitability [Marshall, 1983;Daniels, 1985;Goddard, 1986;Bailly et al, 1987;Ley and Hutton, 1987;Hansen, 1990;Hitchens er a1 1994;Bryson 1997al. Despite a growing volume of research into the operational dynamics of' small business service firms [Keeble et al, 199 1 ;Bryson et ul., 1993b;Birley and Westhead, 1994;Kirby, 1997;O'Farrell el ul., 19981, few studies have explored the use of external business service expertise by client firms [but see : Bryson, 1997a;Bryson and Daniels, 1998aI. It has also been noted that 'a substantial "unproven" verdict hangs over policies' which attempt to provide SMEs with access to subsidised business information and consultancy expertise [Storey, 1994[Storey, : 2951.…”

Networks and marketing in small professional service businesses

“…One main characteristic of small management consultancy businesses is their little use of formal innovation processes (O'Mahoney, 2011) likely due to the fact that innovation is not often visible for it is embedded in their daily activity (Forsman, 2011). Besides, small firms management consultancy businesses can lack resources, such as finance or management experience (Kirby and Jones-Evans, 1997) to design and implement more formal strategic processes (Feldman Barr and McNeilly, 2003).…”