Essays about: "small firm survival small firm growth"

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1. 1. Firm Dynamics, Productivity and Demand Shocks: A Study of Indian Manufacturing Plants

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : S Ravish Rizvi; [2023]
   Keywords : Productivity; Firm dynamics; Demand; Manufacturing;

   Abstract : Firm growth in the Indian manufacturing sector has puzzled economists for many years due to the persistence of many small and unproductive plants. I study the importance of producer-specific demand, along with productivity and prices, for firm dynamics in this setting. READ MORE

3. 2. From photovoltaics to microgrids : A case study on Loccioni and how its tailored solutions compete with standardized products in the energy utility industry

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Jakob Mehlig; Simon Rosén; [2023]
   Keywords : Niche markets; Tailored solutions; Standardization; Customer relationship management; Dominant logic;

   Abstract : Global industries are undergoing significant sustainability transitions, presenting new opportunities for R&D and innovation-driven companies. Rather than competing in large markets, these companies thrive in specialized niches. READ MORE

4. 3. Impacts of COVID-19: Funding Business Operations and Adapting Marketing Strategies

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Sejin Hahn; Sarafat Hossain; [2021]
   Keywords : Adaptation; Crisis Management; Financial Liquidity; Access to Capital; Government Aid; Alternative Finance; Marketing Strategy; Resource-based View RBV ; Customer-Centric; Stakeholder View; Brand; Authenticity; Knowledge; Capabilities; Marketing Management; Marketing-Finance Interface; Paid Marketing; Organic Marketing; Customer Loyalty; Community; Decision-Making;

   Abstract : Purpose -- Given the enduring COVID-19 pandemic, this thesis set out to reveal an updated perspective of the service-oriented small business experience, particularly in their access and choice of financial resources to fund operations and adapt marketing strategy. By the time this study started, it was clear which businesses had been rising with the new tides of swelled categorical demand vs. READ MORE

5. 4. Resources influencing the growth of a firm at different stages: A qualitative study of Vietnamese SMEs in the IT Sector

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Maiful Begum; Dang Hong Thai; [2020]
   Keywords : SME; IT sector; Growth; Growth Stages; Resources;

   Abstract : This research aims to identify the key resources influencing the growth of IT-based SMEs in Vietnam in 5 different growth stages which were developed by Churchill and Lewis (1983); and we also demonstrated the process how such key resources are created, acquired, accumulated and exploited for the growth accordingly. We interviewed 4 founding members of 4 companies to collect the primary data and used some internet sources for secondary data. READ MORE

6. 5. Surviving Death Valley : A How-To Guide on Success for Small Ventures

   University essay from Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alina Parfenova; Stephanie Mikneus; [2012]
   Keywords : entrepreneurship; SME; death valley; valley of death; small business; barriers; challenges; obstacles; growth; survival; consulting; consultants;

   Abstract : Small business creation is a vital factor to any economy, but there is little research done on the challenges faced during intermediate stages in the life of a business that may prevent the success of an organization. The goal of this investigation is to determine what controllable factors inhibit growth within an organization, and how to minimize these barriers in order to reach success. READ MORE