The present paper sheds light on how growth of young firms is affected by expansive strategies and the socioeconomic heritage of their main actors. Socioeconomic heritage has to do with socialization, prior socioeconomic circumstances, and regional growth conditions; the term is elaborated upon...

Family businesses form an inseparable part of each national economy. Therefore, it is necessary to pay significant attention to the aspects that will affect their growth and sustainability in the future. The main aim of this paper is to verify the implementation of key aspects within the...

This study was undertaken by Durham Business School on behalf of the Small Business Service from February to July 2006 and is intended to provide a better understanding of the perceptions of small business about growth. In total, 73 small businesses took part in 10 in-depth focus groups...