performance, and for networking inside and outside the SME network. Different networking behaviors are found to have different … may determine networking behavior and outcomes in SME networks, the suitability of a larger vs a smaller firm size for SME …

offer. Practical implications – It is argued that the model of entrepreneurial networking and relationships demands a …

Purpose – This paper aims to draw upon the findings of a research project which investigated networking styles by owner …/managers of small businesses. The authors' specific objective was to analyse the impact of such networking activities on business … growth to develop a taxonomy of networking based on size, business model and attitudes of the owner to their use of online …

with two categories. Findings – The paper finds that the category Visionary entrepreneurs are genuine entrepreneurs and … openness, testing new ideas and discrediting habits, small changes take place all the time. The Visionary entrepreneurs …

There has been little research on the processes of providing support to new firm entrepreneurs, and little evaluation … of the provision of support to existing small firm entrepreneurs through advice, counselling or consultancy. Despite this … lack of research, support for new firm entrepreneurs has been largely withdrawn in England and Wales with the focus of …

Purpose – This paper sets out to examine the reasons why 599 entrepreneurs in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria started their … validation factor, and a self‐betterment factor. The three countries showed significant differences with Ghanaian entrepreneurs … rating the family factor as more important. The item analysis showed that female entrepreneurs were less motivated to create …