Developing sustainable learning networks for entrepreneurs is the core objective of the Sustainable Learning Networks in Ireland and Wales (SLNIW) project. One research team drawn from the Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy at Waterford Institute of Technology and the School...

Knowledge transfer is one of the significant elements in the knowledge management process. Knowledge transferors share different types of knowledge with the recipients with a view to fulfilling the latter's knowledge needs. The importance of identifying the appropriate knowledge transfer...

This paper is a review of the literature concerning management development in small firms. It looks at the benefits in terms of growing a small firm and whether the lack of management skills contributes to their failure. In addition, this paper looks at some of the barriers to management...

The theories of networks have become more popular in recent years when discussing business structures. It can be said that co-operation is seen as a theory that plays an important role in the survival of many small and medium sized businesses. Co-operative and networking strategies amongst...

This paper investigates the preparation of accounts and annual reports in a European minority language, the Welsh language. Changes in legislation including the statutory order enabling companies to file accounts in Welsh in 1992 and the Welsh Language Act in 1993 giving Welsh equal status to...