Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an account of the enterprising Aivilingmiut people of Repulse Bay ( Naujaat ), formerly a hub of the now‐defunct whaling industry. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on literature spanning 185 years from 1825 to 2009....

Small businesses and micro‐enterprises provide more than 75 per cent of all private sector employment in most countries. In today's environment where large urban areas are more attractive to young people and multinational employers, micro‐enterprise support has become a very important...

Purpose – To review empirical contributions to the small business growth literature since the mid‐1990s. Design/methodology/approach – Narrative review of the literature using the framework adopted in previous reviews: management strategies; characteristics of the entrepreneur;...

Purpose – Small business owners play an important role in the tax system. This paper seeks to establish a framework to highlight the particular tax situation of small business owners and the resulting implications, from a psychological perspective. Design/methodology/approach – A framework...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the global dearth of training options to support women entrepreneurs and to forward a set of recommendations to better meet the learning needs of women who own their businesses. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a thorough...

Purpose – To study the strategies of eBay as it moves on from its now “traditional” online market for the masses to extend its expertise into areas such as business to business. The paper also considers online trading in general. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...