Download or read book Strategies for Successful Small Business Ownership in an Unstable Economy written by Dr. Chris Akaeze and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since early 1960s Nigeria, economy has been unstable and monolithic, centered on crude oil production and export. Instability of Nigeria economy is contributory to why only less than 20 percent small startup businesses survive the first five years. In spite of the unstable business environment, owners created approximately 17.3 million small businesses across Nigeria and employed a total of approximately thirty-two million workers with contribution of about 45 percent to the GDP. Based on theory of constraints, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies required by some small business owners to survive Nigerias unstable economy beyond five years. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with three small business owners who had succeeded in business beyond the first five years from three different regions in Nigeria. The business strategies may help prospective and existing Nigerian small business owners improve profit and sustain business for survival beyond five years.

Download or read book Research Anthology on Small Business Strategies for Success and Survival written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 1496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running a small business provides opportunity for greater success, increased growth, and potentially the chance to move to the global business arena, yet also much more risk. Small businesses not only have less employment, but also less annual revenue than a regular-sized business. With the growth of large corporations and chain businesses, it has become harder to maintain the survival of a small business. The COVID-19 pandemic has also brought more pressure onto the already unsteady survival of small businesses, due to forced closures, decreased agility, fewer technological innovations, and smaller customer bases. The Research Anthology on Small Business Strategies for Success and Survival offers current strategies for small businesses that can be utilized in order to maintain equal footing during challenging times. With the proper strategies available to small business owners, small businesses could not only survive, but also excel despite the environment that surrounds them. Covering topics including decision management, new supportive technologies, sustainable development, and micro-financing, this text is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, startup companies, family-owned and operated businesses, restaurateurs, local retailers, managers, executives, academicians, researchers, and students.

Download or read book Strategies to Sustain Small Businesses Beyond 5 Years written by Dr. Kayaso Wani and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting a business might sound easy, but sustaining it to be successful is challenging. People are often afraid to start new businesses because at least everyone has known someone who started a business but failed or someone struggling to sustain a business. Starting your own business and staying successful is the most exciting achievement. This book Strategies to Sustain Small Businesses Beyond 5 Years is used worldwide to help aspiring or struggling business owners succeed. The book is for anyone interested in doing business. aEURC/ You might be a passionate creator, starting your business out of love for what you do and believing that passion is a crucial quality of success; running your business gives you a sense of accomplishment and pride. aEURC/ You might be a freedom seeker, starting your small business; you value the ability to control your work experience and want to be in charge of your own schedules, career path, and work environment. aEURC/ You might be a legacy builder, starting a business to bring something new to the marketplace, practical in your approach to business ownership. aEURC/ You might be a struggling survivor profile representing the cold, hard truth of business ownership. aEURC/ You might be a Jack of all trades in your business, spreading too thin from managing directive, sales administrative duties to customer service. This book is the path to success in your business. Sometimes running a small business is more frightening than rewarding, and the fear is real, deeply rooted in you facing the challenges of ownership every day. The motivation of a small business owner is as diverse as the business itself. ItaEUR(tm)s very important to understand your category to know your strengths and weaknesses to adjust accordingly.

Download or read book Conquer the Chaos written by Clate Mask and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create the business you want without sacrificing the lifestyle you deserve The majority of new entrepreneurs (and even those with a little more experience) are finding themselves trapped, controlled, and consumed by their own businesses. They are struggling just to keep their businesses running, let alone actually growing their companies and experiencing the success they anticipated. Conquer the Chaos speaks to you as a small business owner by making sense of the overwhelming demands on your business and providing a twenty-first century recipe for success with sanity. With engaging stories, quotes, and examples, Conquer the Chaos leads you through the six strategies you can incorporate to bring order to your business today. Find the money, time, and freedom in entrepreneurship that inspired you in the first place Successfully juggle customers, prospects, management of employees, marketing, sales, accounting, and more Get from just surviving to growing your company and experiencing success Conquer the Chaos gives you the no-nonsense, ready-to-go guide that gets your business exactly where you want it to be.

Download or read book 19 Ways to Survive written by Lynn Spry and published by 101 for Small Business. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps you learn the basics of how to employ inexpensive tactics and strategies to not just maintain but grow your business in tough economic times. This title features techniques and ideas that help small-business owners avoid falling victim to economic downturns, and build a successful business that thrive in virtually any situation.

Download or read book 100 Tips to Small Business Results written by Shelly Berman-Rubera and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-02-25 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "100 Tips to Small Business Results" is a compilation of ideas pulled from SBR's 6 Steps to Small Business Results framework. This framework helps small business owners overcome three of the main issues they face: a sense of isolation, the burden of feeling overwhelmed, and lack of a revenue-generating model. Structured in an easily digestible format that supports the day to day needs of running a business, the book includes insightful information as well as a process that urges accountability and commitment. You will find tips, case studies, and short accountability homework assignments to help you commit to yourself and your business success. In this short, information packed book, you will be inspired, educated and given meaningful ideas to improve your business which can implemented right away. Why this Book? This tip book is unique in that it provides you with a systematic format and process rather than solely information. Each section has a worksheet with a built-in system of accountability for the reader to identify a tip, make a commitment to their business growth, and then observe and measure the results of their actions. The comprehensive game plan is incredibly valuable both to the new entrepreneur as well as the seasoned business owner. Shelly brings her wealth of wisdom and experience in a dynamic program. Tough economic times call for creative and innovative solutions to weather the storm. Shelly has laid out a game plan that allows a small business owner to focus on the important tasks on a day to day basis, to increase market share, promote brand awareness and increase revenues. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to grow or build a business. --Paul Pasquarosa, Sales Manager, Safeguard Security SBR has created a valuable approach to help business owners and entrepreneurs achieve growth. Shellys passion and expertise shine through. --Nan Langowitz, Professor, Babson College "SBR has been instrumental in helping me get crystal clear on my target market and how to best present my brand. --Sheira MacKenzie, Certified Mortgage Advisor, Fairway Mortgage

Download or read book Strategies of Small Business Owners to Success written by Todd L. Lockett and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small business startups in the United States account for about 20% of the workforce, and 50% represent established small businesses (Criscuolo, Gal, & Menon, 2014). Small businesses have a vital role in (a) increasing financial security, (b) driving innovation, (c) boosting employment opportunities, and (d) the United States' economic development and growth (Arasti, Zandi, & Bahmani, 2014; Decker, Haltiwanger, Jarmin, & Miranda, 2014; U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA], 2014a, 2014b). During the 2007-2009 economic crisis that resulted in significant job losses, the U.S. president sought assistance from small business owners (SBA, 2014a, 2014b). Owners of small life insurance brokerage firms contribute appreciably to the U.S. economy through their investment in jobs creation (Leary, Kane, & Woods, 2014)

Download or read book The 7 Stages of Small business Success written by Carl L. Gould and published by Advantage Media Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The personality of a business will mirror the personality of its owner. While no one person is all things to all people; its business MUST be all things to all of its customers or you risk losing them to your competition.This, in a nutshell, is the single-most influential factor in the success of your business. Understanding your personality and how it impacts your business will give you great insight as to where to place your focus on any given time. Survival in today's economic climate requires you to develop strategies for upmarkets, down-markets and sidewaystrending market conditions. The 7 Stages of Small Business Success is written as a roadmap for any entrepreneur to reach his or her ultimate destination.We are in the midst of a massive financial meltdown and the most volatile economical conditions the world has ever known. This climate has also produced the greatest opportunity you will ever know in your lifetime. Successful companies from all around the world have learned how to leverage the methods in this book so they are in control of their destiny; and not at the mercy of the economy. Choose your stage, sharpen your focus and take back control right now

Download or read book Creating Wealth with a Small Business written by Ralph Blanchard and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-08-03 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-read book filled with practical information and numerous case studies on what aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners need to know to run a profitable businessthe author reminds the reader not to confuse the excitement and enthusiasm of starting a business and being a business owner with the skills required to be successful and avoid becoming one of the 80% of businesses that will eventually fail. A major contribution of this book is its continuous emphasis on the importance of having a business model as a critical requirement to start and manage a profitable business. Edgar Ortiz, CEO of Strategic Analytic Solutions and business columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ralph Blanchard, a successful entrepreneur with a background in economics, provides a detailed analysis of what it is really like to buy, start, operate, and eventually sell a small business. Topics covered include: why most businesses fail ten management skills found in successful small business owners strategies to transition from self-employment to entrepreneurship advantages that small business owners have over larger competitors tips to develop profitable pricing strategies innovative ideas to help develop a sound business model

Download or read book Identifying Effective Promotion Strategies for Small Retail Business in the State of Nevada written by Dr. Charles O. Usigbe and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-05 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small businesses are the backbone of any economy. Although big transnational firms are associated with economies of scale, efficiencies, prestige and good payscales, it is the small firms that are the largest employers in terms of numbers, and are known for their flexibility and responsiveness in meeting consumer demands. This research focuses on seeking out promotional strategies that can help small businesses in Nevada which is a hub for small businesses in America. In order to find suitable strategies that can enable small businesses to compete in an industry that has come to be dominated by big firms, a multiple case study method has been used. The multiple case study method has helped to determine useful strategies that small firms can use in competing in the retail industry, an industry that has come to be dominated by the big players. An in-depth study, of multiple cases that are focused on the state of Nevada has yielded that small businesses face many issues that are in-house that need to be resolved before the businesses embark on a journey to market themselves better

Download or read book Your Small Business Boom Explosive Ideas to Grow Your Business Make More Money and Thrive in a Volatile World written by Steven D. Strauss and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to thrive in even the most volatile economic climate with smart strategies from USA TODAY’s top small-business columnist Today’s small business owners need all the tools they can get–whether to grow their business and have it take off, or simply to navigate and succeed in tough times. In this engaging, actionable book, USA TODAY’s senior small business columnist Steve Strauss provides you with an indispensable guide for creating your own “small business boom.” Packed with the powerful strategies and chock-full of explosive ideas, Your Small Business Boom is your blueprint for how to thrive today. Inside you will learn of a variety of affordable, savvy strategies that you can use in your own businesses; everything from finding and getting bigger clients to the secret of “doing the opposite,” and from getting a million hits on your website to getting 100,000 social media followers. With Strauss’s expert advice, you’ll learn to: Easily create a tribe of rock-solid fans, followers, and customers Generate money while you sleep Use webinars, podcasts, live streaming, and funnels to make your business boom Make social media really work for you by looking beyond “likes” Find bigger clients with bigger budgets, or even better – have them seek you out With smart, practical tips and a healthy dose of upbeat, can-do optimism, Your Small Business Boom is the book every small business owner could use right about now.

Download or read book Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Principles of Small Business written by Kieran Mohammed, MBA and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to assist small business owners, operators and decision makers with the ability to make effective small business decisions and effectively identify and resolve small business problems. It promotes the understanding that business is not a specific area but consists of various components such as process, strategy, economics, finance, ethics and psychology; and demonstrates the necessity of the understanding and applications of these components for successful business outcomes. The book considers that the reader may already be strapped for time, money and resources. The solutions and concepts are easy, economical and efficient. The content contrasts traditional approach, failure and small business owner philosophy against contemporary approaches and philosophy essential to a business operation facing the challenges of today's small business market in a simple and concise format.

Download or read book Financial Instability and Economic Security After the Great Recession written by Charles J. Whalen and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÔThis book advances the re-unification of the Institutionalist and Keynesian traditions, now unstoppable, which when last combined eighty years ago proved the power of progressive and pragmatic thought. Let the spirit of Keynes and Commons inspire our new era Ð and perhaps this time a coherent, enduring and useful academic economics may also result.Õ Ð James K. Galbraith, President, Association for Evolutionary Economics (2012) ÔFinancial Instability and Economic Security after the Great Recession is a welcomed volume for a variety of reasons. The book does a good job of: 1) surveying the foundations of Post-Keynesian Institutionalism (PKI); 2) unfolding new ways of understanding and appreciating the economic and institutional insights of Hyman Minsky (which are many); and 3) providing new economic analysis into the recent financial crisis both in the United States and globally. . . How uncertainty affects institutions and individual behavior is something that needs more exploration, and this volume contributes to a much-needed discussion on how both institutionalists and Post-Keynesians can work together on this. . . a very interesting and stimulating book that provides some new insights in the development of both Institutionalist and Post-Keynesian thought.Õ Ð Heterodox Economics Newsletter ÔThis important and fascinating book confirms that policymakers would do well to brush up on their reading of Hyman Minsky as they wrestle with the ongoing effects of the global financial crisis. It makes a compelling case for understanding the current situation as a crisis of capitalism Ð a system that veers between stability and instability Ð and for managing and regulating economies on the basis of MinskyÕs insight that stability breeds instability. MinskyÕs insight was psychological, not merely economic, and this volume furthers the argument for including disciplines such as psychology and philosophy in understanding markets. It also helps us recognize the truth that, in the end, economies are human constructs and it will require strong doses of humanism to successfully manage our economic future.Õ Ð Michael E. Lewitt, Harch Capital Management and author of The Death of Capital: How Creative Policy Can Restore Stability ÔThe volume offers an intriguing economic frame that vastly broadens the possibilities for economic research and shifts the focus of economists from markets to people. . . This volume makes a coherent and articulate case for a new interpretation of existing economic theories with long traditions that could help inform both research and policy in the future.Õ Ð Christian Weller, Perspectives on Work ÔA failing orthodoxy calls out for powerful alternatives. Neoclassical economics is that failed orthodoxy; Whalen and his contributors are the critical alternative. In this finely orchestrated edited volume, the contributors take turns wielding a sledgehammer to demolish the weakened edifice of neoclassical theory. Then, each adds a brick to a new theoretical foundation as they work together to expand upon the Post-Keynesian Institutionalist approach, especially the ideas laid down by Hyman Minsky. Their critique is clear and the alternative theory and policies they present are critical for anyone trying to understand the nature and operation of market-based economies.Õ Ð Dorene Isenberg, University of Redlands, US ÔA convergence of Post Keynesian and Institutional economics, which have much in common, offers a sound and practical way forward after the Great Recession. By drawing inspiration from Hyman Minsky and tracing similarities in the economics of Veblen, Commons and Keynes, this book pursues such a convergence in an original and thought-provoking manner. The result is a new way of thinking about economics, one based on serious economic theory and rooted firmly in economic reality.Õ Ð Philip Arestis, University of Cambridge, UK ÔFinancial Instability and Economic Security after the Great Recession explores the close relationship between Institutional and Post Keynesian economics, thereby contributing greatly to our understanding of the recent Ð indeed, still ongoing Ð crisis in the U.S. economy and global financial markets. Together these two schools of thought provide coherent diagnoses and prescriptions that are wholly lacking in orthodox neoclassical theory. We are reminded that institutions matter, unregulated financial markets are not self-correcting, economies stall at equilibriums far below potential, and activist government is the only path to rebuilding a stable and balanced economy. This book will help greatly in the important task of rethinking economics and pointing us in the direction of reform and recovery.Õ Ð Timothy A. Canova, Chapman University School of Law, US ÔFor those who take the work of Hyman Minsky seriously, this collection of essays provides a most welcome and refreshing examination of modern economic reality. It also demonstrates just how fruitful a conjoining of Post Keynesian and Institutionalist theory can be. Whalen has chosen his authors wisely, and, taken as a whole, their contributions provide an illuminating inquiry into what Minsky called Òmoney-manager capitalismÓ. The authors continue in the Minsky tradition, complementing his theoretical work and driving it forward. I highly recommend this book to not only economists who consider themselves Post Keynesian or Institutionalist, but to all who are looking for a way out of the theoretical impasse posed by conventional economics.Õ Ð John Henry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, US ÔIn the 1930s, economic theory and policy underwent dramatic change; such a shift occurs rarely and only in times of great calamity. We are in a similar period today, and this book enlightens economic policy and contributes to change that is ongoing in the mainstream of economic thinking. Economists and policymakers alike will benefit from this book.Õ Ð Ronnie J. Phillips, Colorado State University, US ÔCharles Whalen has been the torch-bearer for Post-Keynesian Institutionalism for many years. The fruit of his thought and time is reaped in the publication of this valuable work that should be of interest to all economists, particularly those concerned with the macroeconomic workings of the real economy. While there are multiple authors, Whalen wrote or co-authored half of the chapters, giving the book coherence not usually found in a collection of essays; a first-rate book.Õ Ð Charles K. Wilber, University of Notre Dame, US ÔThe end of the Great Moderation (a period characterized by modest business cycles) and the demise of its intellectual underpinnings, such as the efficient market hypothesis, opens the door to fresh thinking about the evolution of the US and world economies. This volume responds with a compendium of insights that grow out of Post-Keynesian Institutionalism. Central constructs in the analysis Ð essential to understanding the new Great Instability and to generating constructive policy responses Ð include money-manager capitalism, financial regulation, and economic evolution. The book provides a persuasive basis for reconstructing macroeconomics and for finding sets of policies that could lead to greater world prosperity. This is an important contribution, since much of the intellectual and policy response to the current crisis has challenged the status quo very little and has not inoculated the global economy from further instability.Õ Ð Kenneth P. Jameson, University of Utah, US ÔThis book makes a major contribution toward developing an economic framework to address the policy failures that precipitated the 2007Ð2009 financial crisis and slowed recovery from the Great Recession. It begins that process with wonderfully clear analyses of the influence of earlier non-classical economic thinkers on Keynes and Minsky and then uses their insights and hypotheses to critique the economic thinking that failed to anticipate the crisis. But, unlike many other excellent analyses of recent events, it also identifies policy options capable of preventing future crises and ensuring a more rapid recovery. The authors have laid a strong foundation for the theoretical perspective required to secure the broadly shared prosperity that many view as the overriding objective of an economic system.Õ Ð Jane DÕArista, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, US ÔInstitutionalists and Post Keynesians have a great deal in common, so much so that it is surprising how little cooperation there has been between them. This innovative and engaging volume will help to put this right. Several of the contributors identify the ideas of Hyman Minsky as providing a bridge between the two traditions (in much the same way as Micha Kalecki connects Post Keynesian and Marxian thought), suggesting important ways these camps can profit from each otherÕs insights. Across the volume, the crucial concepts of ÔfuturityÕ, expectations and fundamental uncertainty shape the authorsÕ approach to economic theory, while an insistence on the need for a Ômore wisely managed capitalismÕ unites their policy discussions. This book deserves to be widely read; it will have important consequences.Õ Ð John E. King, La Trobe University, Australia This timely book rethinks economic theory and policy by addressing the problem of economic instability and the need to secure broadly shared prosperity. It stresses that advancing economics in the wake of the Great Recession requires an evolutionary standpoint, greater attention to uncertainty and expectations, and the integration of finance into macroeconomics. The result is a broader array of policy options Ð and challenges Ð than conventional economics presents. Building on the pioneering work of Thorstein Veblen, John R. Commons and John Maynard Keynes, the authors synthesize key insights from Institutional and Post Keynesian economics into Post-Keynesian Institutionalism. Then they use that framework to explore an array of economic problems confronting the United States and the world. Inspired by the work of Hyman Minsky, the authors place financial relations at the center of their analysis of how economies operate and change over time. Students and scholars of macroeconomics and public policy will find this book of interest, as will a wider audience of financial analysts, policymakers and citizens interested in understanding economic booms and downturns.

Download or read book Small Business Success written by Jesse Stone and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Small Business Success: Strategies for Sustainable Growth" is your essential guide to navigating the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and achieving long-lasting prosperity. This comprehensive ebook unveils a treasure trove of insights and tactics designed to empower small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Inside this ebook, you will discover: Proven strategies for establishing a solid foundation for your small business, from crafting a compelling business plan to securing funding. Practical advice on effective marketing and branding, enabling you to reach and engage your target audience. Financial management techniques to optimize revenue, minimize costs, and ensure financial stability. Insights into the art of scaling your business, whether it's through organic growth, partnerships, or expansion. Case studies and real-world examples that showcase how other small businesses achieved sustainable success. The latest trends and innovations in the small business landscape, including the impact of digital technologies and changing consumer behaviors. "Small Business Success: Strategies for Sustainable Growth" is an indispensable resource for anyone committed to building a thriving small business. Whether you're a novice entrepreneur seeking to launch your dream venture or an established business owner looking to reinvigorate your operations, this ebook provides the guidance and knowledge needed to unlock your business's full potential. Turn your small business into a powerhouse of sustainable growth with the wisdom contained within these pages.

Download or read book Starting and Running a Small Business written by Elijah M. James and published by . This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide for success as a small business owner and manager no matter what the economic condition might be. Exactly what you need: the bare facts. STARTING AND RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS This plan for success as a small business owner or manager was written specifically for anyone who wants to start and run a successful small business. As an economics professor, business, economics & management consultant, and as a small business owner himself, the author writes from a position of knowledge and experience. Elijah James has helped numerous small business owners along the path to successful small business ownership and management. The vast knowledge and experience presented in this valuable book will provide you with the bare facts you need to start and run a successful small business. The book is also ideal as a text for courses in small business management or entrepreneurship. It shows you: . What a feasibility study and a business plan entail . Where to locate and where to get financing . How to rpice and market your product or service . How to plan your profit and prepare budgets . What it takes to succeed as a small business owner and manager.

Download or read book Growing and Managing a Small Business written by Kathleen R. Allen and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing and Managing a Small Business provides students with a comprehensive introduction to business ownership and management from the start-up phase through growth and harvest. Decidedly entrepreneurial in focus, this book departs from the traditional small business management text by incorporating themes and principles appropriate to managing small companies in a dynamic, global environment. In addition to up-to-date coverage of risk management and strategies for "harvesting the business," the Second Edition introduces several new chapters that examine topics such as ethics and social responsibility, family businesses, and technology. New boxed features illustrate the author's real-world approach through case studies and profiles of small businesses and entrepreneurs.