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Researching the Small Enterprise

First Edition


November 2000 | 192 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Although there are plenty of books devoted to small business and management research, few give much attention to the small enterprise. This book focuses systematically on researching the small firm, from basic issues of definition, to selecting topics and research designs, to fieldwork problems, data analysis and finally, writing and presenting results.

The discussion is set in the wider context of issues and problems in business research. Quantitative and especially qualitative approaches are explored and illustrated by drawing in depth on a wide range of research on the small enterprise. The result is an extensive resource book for researchers at all levels to draw upon in planning and conducting effective research.

 
The Need for Small Business Research
 
First Stages in the Small Business Research Project
 
In the Field
 
Analysing Data
 
Presentation
The Last Link in the Research Chain

 
 
Conclusions

This book links well with our course learning outcomes.

Mr Mike Kershaw
Management , Knowsley Community College
September 30, 2015

While Government initiatives often tend to classify all businesses under one banner, Curran & Blackburn correctly identify that SMEs are distinct entities and have their own unique characteristics which cannot be generalised through standard operations management texts and theories. While slightly dated now in its coverage of the context of SME research in the UK, this text still represents essential reading for researchers and offers reliable and valid insights into some of the key factors and issues in the SME environment.

Mr Paul Matthews
Business Administration , B'ham College of Food, Tourism & Creative Studies
August 3, 2011

this has been a useful text with useful guidedance for myself and students as well. I will be recommending it to my subject librarian and students on the module.

Mr Patrick Muigai
Schl of Tourism, Thames Valley University
December 9, 2010

Nice introduction to the topic.
Sometimes chapters were overly wordy but leanrers provided some positive feedback.
Will move to recommended for next years intake.

Mr Christopher Buckingham
Faculty of Arts, Winchester University
November 2, 2010

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