Introduction

While small scale enterprise has expanded rapidly in recent years the way ahead looks uncertain. Drawing together recent research and thinking on small business activities from several disciplines, this book gives a comprehensive picture of the current situation and assesses the future.

Key Topics Covered

It evaluates the impact of such diverse influences as technological innovation, demographic change, changes in the environment, women and entrepreneurship, and by analysing trends in employment levels, banking policies and government schemes it explores ways to survive in an increasingly hostile environment.