Business, Enterprise & Management
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Item Editorial for new insights into SMEs: Finance and family SMEs in a changing economic landscape(Emerald, 2019-03-14) Silva, Mauricio; Monferrà, Stefano; Meles, AntonioItem "Blind we are, if creation of this clone army we could not see." George Lucas(2008-09-11) Bent, Richard; Seaman, Claire; Graham, Stuart; Silva, MauricioThe 'decline' and 'cloning' of the traditional high street coupled with the demise of the 'small' retailer is often cited as a negative aspect of modern society and even regarded as a causal factor supporting many of societies current ills. This paper challenges that assertion, arguing that our view of the traditional high street is often seen through 'rose tinted spectacles' and that in order to improve and proceed we should question the 'traditional' view of the independent high street operator. The paper argues that in order for the high street to develop and provide new and innovative outlets amongst the large scale chains a better form of knowledge transfer, business development and support needs to be developed. The team firstly look at the process of knowledge transfer within the small and often family run business environment. It then introduces the Edinburgh Hedge Model which is designed to illustrate the barriers and issues to engagement and business development from the process of transferring knowledge and learning to and from the independent/small business. The paper concludes by considering suggestions for further developments that would support and improve engagement, enhancing the business/high street proposition and the development of strong sustainable and varied businesses.Item Minority ethnic businesses - so are we really saying that one size fits all?(Inderscience Publishers, 2009-12-27) Bent, Richard; Seaman, Claire; Silva, MauricioA model will be introduced to illustrate the synthesis of the issues raised and allow a pedagogical approach to be considered for future business intervention. It is widely recognised that SME success is a key factor to the health of the UK economy, yet the efficacy of business support and development is questioned by all sides. This work suggests the urgent need to identify 'real needs', effective business support and improved approaches for knowledge transfer. The paper is also designed to stimulate debate and question some of the existing methods, processes and views that are utilised in business support. It is hoped that by developing a better understanding of the needs and dynamics of both the minority and the wider SME market in general, a better use of support and (often limited) resources can be made. If business support is improved, then it is envisaged that this would cascade outwards and provide long-term social, community, entrepreneurial and economic benefits towards a 'healthier' nation.