This book is a look into the world of the small business owner through their eyes - how the five different "tribes" of business perceive the world around them, how they run their business, their motivations and goals. It¿s not another "how to" book or an academic treatise.
This book is a look into the world of the small business owner through their eyes - how the five different "tribes" of business perceive the world around them, how they run their business, their motivations and goals. It¿s not another "how to" book or an academic treatise.
Professor Scott Holmes is the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President; Dean, School of Business; and Professor of Public Policy at The Whitlam Institute, Western Sydney University. He holds honorary Professorships at the University of Queensland, Australia and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Dr Michael T. Schaper is the Deputy Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and a former Small Business Commissioner. In 2009 he was named Australiäs "National Small Business Champion". He is also an Adjunct Professor at several Australian universities.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface Part One: The Nature of the Small Firm Chapter One: Game Changer Understanding the Different Tribes A Different Perspective Chapter Two: Small Firms in the Economy (and Solar System) The Global Picture The Australian Context The Small Business Solar System Conclusion: Getting Back to Earth Chapter Three: The Nature of the Small Firm Defining the Small Firm What Motivates Small Business Ownership? Stages in the Business Lifecycle Conclusion Chapter Four: Finding the Five Tribes Finding the Tribes: Method Unpacking the Factors: Small Business Overall Unpacking the Sub-factors Segmentation of Small Business Introducing Part 2: Case Interviews Conclusion Part Two: The Five Tribes Chapter Five: Seekers Introducing the Seekers The Seekers: David and Harry Access to Finance Managing Cash Flow Costs and Overheads Competition and Maintaining Growing Revenues Revenue Conclusion Chapter Six: Whatnows Introducing the Whatnows The Whatnows: Sharna and Andrew Competition Economic Uncertainty Maintaining and Growing Revenues Managing Cash Flow Costs and Overheads Conclusion Chapter Seven: Drifters Introducing the Drifters The Drifters: Eric and Alan Red Tape Taxation and Compliance Managing Cash Flow Costs and Overheads Human Capital and Firm Growth Conclusion Chapter Eight: Satisficers Introducing the Satisficers Satisficing The Satisficers: Glenda and Ralf Conclusion Chapter Nine: Digitals Introducing the Digitals The Digitals: Lisa Guy and Steve Technology and Systems Change Research and Development Timely Information to Manage the Business Competition Conclusion Chapter Ten: Putting the Pieces Together A World of Differences? The Common Tribal Elements Independence and Control Satisfaction and Lifestyle Family Support No Succession Plan Crossing the Boundaries Where to Next? Appendix i Appendix ii Glossary Index
Preface Part One: The Nature of the Small Firm Chapter One: Game Changer Understanding the Different Tribes A Different Perspective Chapter Two: Small Firms in the Economy (and Solar System) The Global Picture The Australian Context The Small Business Solar System Conclusion: Getting Back to Earth Chapter Three: The Nature of the Small Firm Defining the Small Firm What Motivates Small Business Ownership? Stages in the Business Lifecycle Conclusion Chapter Four: Finding the Five Tribes Finding the Tribes: Method Unpacking the Factors: Small Business Overall Unpacking the Sub-factors Segmentation of Small Business Introducing Part 2: Case Interviews Conclusion Part Two: The Five Tribes Chapter Five: Seekers Introducing the Seekers The Seekers: David and Harry Access to Finance Managing Cash Flow Costs and Overheads Competition and Maintaining Growing Revenues Revenue Conclusion Chapter Six: Whatnows Introducing the Whatnows The Whatnows: Sharna and Andrew Competition Economic Uncertainty Maintaining and Growing Revenues Managing Cash Flow Costs and Overheads Conclusion Chapter Seven: Drifters Introducing the Drifters The Drifters: Eric and Alan Red Tape Taxation and Compliance Managing Cash Flow Costs and Overheads Human Capital and Firm Growth Conclusion Chapter Eight: Satisficers Introducing the Satisficers Satisficing The Satisficers: Glenda and Ralf Conclusion Chapter Nine: Digitals Introducing the Digitals The Digitals: Lisa Guy and Steve Technology and Systems Change Research and Development Timely Information to Manage the Business Competition Conclusion Chapter Ten: Putting the Pieces Together A World of Differences? The Common Tribal Elements Independence and Control Satisfaction and Lifestyle Family Support No Succession Plan Crossing the Boundaries Where to Next? Appendix i Appendix ii Glossary Index
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