There is much evidence in the literature that small business growth has long been regarded as critically important for the economy and for employment growth. This paper focuses initially on an analysis of tbe impediments to business growth identified from the survey responses of small businesses...

The terms enterprise, entrepreneurship and small business are frequently used in the context of education and small business formation. Particular countries have preference for the use of the terms in specific circumstances, for example, entrepreneurship is more common in the USA and Canada,...

This paper details a second stage of a study into the use of small business computerised accounting systems (CAS), together with the role and impact of the accountant across businesses that use and do not use computerised systems. The most popular accounting software product is MYOB and the CAS...

This study examines the impact of the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on small business in Australia in the context of the experiences faced in similar countries overseas. Using a case study methodology, data was gathered from six small businesses that were observed throughout...

There is a wide range of service providers who have varying motives for supplying assistance to small businesses in Australia. Despite the sizeable numbers of both suppliers and consumers of assistance it is believed that the marketplace for small business assistance operates inefficiently. This...

This article discusses some of the recent trends in relation the role that electronic commerce can play in business-to-consumer (B2C) relations, including the importance of understanding the behaviour of online customers and the role that e-commerce can play in managing customer relationships...

Cognitive radio (CR) is considered a promising technology that could provide important benefits in the telecommunication domain. In Europe, the number of research projects, standardization activities and public consultations by the European Commission and regulatory authorities testify to the...

1. Introduction -- 2. Web presence lessons for small businesses -- 3. Readiness for a Web presence -- 4. Business strategy and planning -- 5. Web presence strategy and content -- 6. Web presence hosting -- 7. Website design -- 8. Web presence promotion -- 9. Web presence governance -- 10....