Purpose – In light of the current global economic turmoil and ongoing recessionary pressures, the purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between banks and those seeking to launch and develop entrepreneurial small businesses. The authors aim to explore how the quality of that...

In recent years, the promotion of female entrepreneurship has become a key area of debate among academics, policy makers and support agencies. This e-book on female entrepreneurship represents a significant contribution to the field, and is the first edited collection of articles which seriously...