Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development: Volume 27 Issue 5

Exploring the role of goal setting and external accountability mechanisms in embedding strategic learning plans in small firms

Felicity Kelliher, Monica Murphy, Denis Harrington

This paper explores the role of goal setting and external accountability mechanisms in embedding strategic learning plans in small firms. The research question asks, does an…

Incubator networks and new venture performance: the roles of entrepreneurial orientation and environmental dynamism

Wenqing Wu, Hongxin Wang, Fu-Sheng Tsai

This study analyses the relationship between the networks of business incubators (BIs) and new venture performance. It proposes an integrated model for identifying the influence…

Microfinance accessibility, social cohesion and survival of women MSMEs in post-war communities in sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Northern Uganda

George Okello Candiya Bongomin, Atsede Woldie, Aziz Wakibi

Globally, women have been recognized as key contributors toward livelihood and poverty eradication, especially in developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This is due to their…

Social innovation drivers in social enterprises: systematic review

Iraci de Souza João-Roland, Maria L. Granados

Identify the drivers of social innovation (SI) that bring together the main management tools and approaches associated with the creation of SI in social enterprises (SEs).

The crucial role of market intelligence in the development of small business marketing capabilities

Grace Carson, Christina O'Connor, Geoff Simmons

Drawing on the resource-based view of the firm, this article explores the influences of market intelligence on the development of small business marketing capabilities, with…

The internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises: do all levels in international networking matter?

Godwin Mwesigye Ahimbisibwe, Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, Muhammed Ngoma, Geoffrey Bakunda, Levi Bategeka Kabagambe

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether each level in international networking (network extension, network penetration and network integration) matters in the…

Business networking in organisationally thin regions: a case study on network brokers, SMEs and knowledge-sharing

Birgit Leick, Susanne Gretzinger

Research on business networks in organisationally thin regions, which are characterised by a low density and quality of business networks, is still in its infancy, while the…