...Assignment One：Maple Leaf Shoes Ltd.—a Strategic Management Exercise Unit 33: Small Business Enterprise |Outcome(s)/criteria |Possible evidence |Feedback | |1 Be able to investigate the performance of a selected small | | | |business enterprise |Analyze the shoes industry by Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model | | |1.1 produce a profile of a selected small business identifying its |Define paternalistic management style, and its cons and pros | | |strengths and weaknesses |Indentify the SWOT of Maple Leaf Shoes | | |1.2 carry out an analysis of the business using comparative | | | |measures of performance | | ...
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...Thi BICH HOANG EHWLC- HND Hospitality Management small business enterprise assignment 1 student: thi bich hoang id: 928469 Thi BICH HOANG EHWLC- HND Hospitality Management small business enterprise assignment 1 student: thi bich hoang id: 928469 content page content page 1. Introduction of small business enterprise 3 2. Business profile of Coffee Lounge woolwich 4 - business, administation and contact information 4 - introduction 4 - strategy 4 - business concept 5 - management and ownership 5-6 - Current customer 6 - attachment and support document 6 3. Busniess Analysis. 6 - PEST analyisis 6-7 - swot analysis 7-8 4. Competitive analysis. 8-9 5. REcommendations for strengths and weaknesses 10 6. Suggesttions for New Areas to expand 10-11 7. conclusion 11 8. bibliography 12 Introduction A small-scale enterprise is a business that recruits a small number of labour and does not have a high volume of sales. With those enterprises like that are generally privately owned and operated sole proprietorships, corporations or partnerships. (smallbusiness.chron.com, 2014). As involved with a small business, the report following investigated the competitiveness of The Coffee Lounge Woolwich which...
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...Assignment 2: Essay Small Business Image and Enterprise Word Count: 1497 Small businesses have been distinguished as those that employ fewer than 20 employees, by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)(1997), however this definition varies depending on the source, from more or less employees or by annual revenue (Connolly, Norman & West 2012). Historically, small businesses have also had a negative view within the Australian communities, largely due to the failure rate of Small and Medium sized businesses (SME's) (Peacock 2004b). The effect of these failure rates on the communitie's opinions and feelings caused poor small business image and negative attitude in society towards enterprise, as shown in surveys from Mozell & Midgely in 1993, Goddard and Ferguson in 1997 and Hindle and Rushworth in 2000 (Peacock 2004b). Unfortunately, the rate of small business failure is similar to the rate of small business establishment is Australia so this is not a fact that would assist the positive societal attitude (Connolly, Norman & West 2012). Small business image is the general cultural and societal perception of small business which, the Karpin report observed negative in Australia in its report in 1995. The Karpin Inquiry suggests that the poor small business image is due to a negative enterprise attitude within society and rectification suggestions focus on increased small business knowledge and education in the primary, secondary, vocational and tertiary...
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...[1] "The study of international business is fine if you are going to work in a large multinational enterprise, but it has no relevance for individuals who are going to work in small firms." Evaluate this statement. Comments: Globalization is changing the world economy. Firms, even small ones, can no longer ignore events going on outside their borders because what occurs in one country has implications for the rest of the world. Individuals who believe they can act in isolation by working for a small firm are not being realistic, but rather myopic and insular. Today, thanks to advances in technology, many small firms sell and source internationally very early in their evolution, those that fail to take advantage of international opportunities may not achieve their full potential, and ultimately may fail as competitors that do recognize the importance of international business dominate. In the United States, for example, almost 90 percent of firms that export employ fewer than 100 people. They also account for more than 20 percent of U.S. exports. [2] How have changes in technology contributed towards the globalization of markets and of production? Would the globalization of products and markets have been possible without these technological changes? Comments: Technological change has made globalization a reality. Major advances in communication, information processing, and transportation have brought the world closer together. The development of the microprocessor...
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...substitution to small scale industries with immense potentials for developing domestic linkages for rapid, sustainable industrial development. Apart from their potential for ensuring a self reliant industrialization, in terms of ability to rely largely on local raw materials, small scale enterprises are also in a better position to boost employ raw materials, small and medium enterprise, are also in a better position to boost employment, guarantee a more even distribution of industrial development in the country, including the rural areas, and facilitate the growth of non-oil exports. In Nigeria, the definition of small and medium enterprises also varies from time to time and according to institutions, for instance, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monetary policy circular No:27 of 1988 define small scale enterprises (excluding general commerce) as enterprises in which total investment (including land and working capital) did not exceed #500,000 and or the annual turn-over did not exceed #5.0 million. Medium enterprise (excluding general commerce) as enterprises in which total investment and not exceed #1,000,0000 (1 million) and the annual turnover did not exceed #1.2 million. Small scale enterprises is one of the modern strategies underdeveloped countries are employing to break into the “league” of developed countries. Fasua (2006:85) categorized business that fall under small scale as follows firewood supply, plantain production, restaurant services, small scale poultry raising...
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...FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CREDIT AVAILMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN TANAUAN CITY A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of College of Accountancy Business, Economics and International and Hospitality Management Batangas State University-JPLPC,Malvar Campus Malvar, Batangas In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirement for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management By: Chona E. Maquiñana Lorie May R. Catimbang Jonie E. Mendoza October 2013 APPROVAL SHEET This research paper entitled “Factors that influence the credit availment of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME’s) in Tanauan City” as prepared and submitted by ChonaE. Maquiñana, Jonie E. Mendoza and Lorie May R. Catimbang, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration has been examined and is recommended for Oral Examination. ________________________________ KRISTINE ABIGAIL S. DE LUNA, MBA Thesis Adviser Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with the grade of __________. PANEL OF EXAMINERS _________________________________ ELISA S. DIAZ, MBA, (DBA Candidate) Chairman ____________________ ___________________ JESSIE S. LEONG, Ph. D. LUCINA S. LAT, MBE Member Member Date of oral Examination________________ Accepted...
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...amended by R.A. 8289 AN ACT TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND ASSIST SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES THROUGH THE CREATION OF A SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (SMED) COUNCIL, AND THE RATIONALIZATION OF GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH THE DEVELOPMEN Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:: CHAPTER I Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta for Small Enterprises." Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — recognizing that small and medium scale enterprises have the potential for more employment generation and economic growth and therefore can help provide a self-sufficient industrial foundation for the country, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote, support, strengthen and encourage the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in all productive sectors of the economy particularly rural/agri-based enterprises. To this end, the Senate shall undertake the spur the growth and development of small and medium enterprises throughout the country and thereby attain countryside industrialization: (a) by assuring, through the establishment of adequate support structure, and the creation and promotion of an environment conducive to the viability of these enterprises, establishment of mechanisms, the access and transfer of appropriate technology needed by small and medium enterprises; (b) by intensifying and expanding programs for training...
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...Entrepreneurship and Small Business By: Miguel Serodio 12/11/2011 Index Introduction......................................................................................................................page 3 Core...................................................................................................................................page 4 References........................................................................................................................page 8 Bibliography.....................................................................................................................page 9 Introduction In 1985 an the Companies Act was brought up to define better the size of small business in order to make it more clear than before, the Bolton Committee. The new act defined the business by setting maximum criterions of annual turnover, annual balance sheet total and the number of employees. This act helped to define in a practical way than before, for the reason that the Bolton Committee used to have a large number of definitions such as under 200 employees for manufacturing firms to £50 000 turnover for retailing, and up to five vehicles or less for road transport. With so many different criterions it was unpractical to define what, so the Companies Act defined that there was two groups of small and medium firms. Small business would have a maximum annual turnover of £2.8 million with an annual balance sheet total of £1.4...
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...STI COLLEGE BALAYAN PED PLAZA, ERMITA, BALAYAN, BATANGAS ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCOUNTING2 By: Ma. Recel De Leon March 20, 2013 Lecturer: Mr. Ronaldo S. Casiserano Entrepreneurship Table of Contents Introduction Have you ever asked yourself why you have to go to school to study? Or why you have to read so many textbooks, masters so much information, learn so many skills, or display attitudes and habits taught by your teacher? Every activity that you undertake in or out of school prepares you to become a productive individual in the future. A productive individual is one who is able to make a living for himself out of his own efforts, that is, without depending on others for his food, clothing, or shelter. Upon finishing school, you will want to join the ranks of productive citizens of the Philippines. You will be earning your own money to meet your personal needs. You can buy your own personal property. However, you must be prepared to face the fact that it will not be easy to go out there and get a job. So many others are out of work. Developing yourself for entrepreneurship will be one of your greatest projects in life. Your personality and character will help you immensely on the road to success, regardless of where you may be. A good thing about entrepreneurship is that it can cover a whole range of careers. For examples, different persons engaged in different occupations...
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...2. What Is a Small Business and Where Did it Originate?.............................4 3. Firm Size…………………………………………………………………………7 4. Legal Status of a Small Firm…………………………………………………..8 5. The Qualitative Features of Entrepreneurship in Small Enterprise………..9 6. The Place of the Small Firm in the Russian Economy……………………..10 7. A List of Problems That Private Enterprise Faces in Russia (Conclusion).11 8. Reference Page………………………………………………………………...13 1. Introduction Before we can analyze what the small firm sector is and how it homogenously coexists with the economy, it is firstly imperative to clearly stipulate what the small firm sector consists of. It is of course a triviality to acknowledge that the small firm sector consists of small business, but what is a small business? To answer that we should first be aware of what indeed a business is or at least perhaps the underlying meaning of the commonly used synonym enterprise is? The majority of us and even perhaps the overwhelming majority would stipulate that these ideas could be deemed almost self- explanatory. However is this really the case? How many of us truly stop to think and ponder the meanings at the core of the daily vocabulary that we casually and flippantly use? If this is indeed the case and not an exaggeration then a similar approach would be almost generic to more concrete vocabulary, such as that used in any given branch of activity, such as the business sphere. Let us...
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...INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA ACASE STUDY OF GULU MUNICIPALITY BY HENRY EGYEYU ABSTRACT The research study was aimed at establishing effect of Income Tax Administration on the performance of small Scale Enterprises. Using Gulu Municipality as a case, in all Small Scale Businesses which were selected were analyzed and supplementary data was got from the respondents. The objectives of the study were to examine the Income Tax Administration, to examine the Performance of SSEs in terms of Growth, Profitability, and Survival, to find out the relationship between income tax administration and the performance of SSEs. In the methodology the researcher used research design, study population, sampling procedures which included sample design and also sample size, the data sources like primary data, secondary data, data collection methods and other methods of collecting data. Presentation, interpretation, and the discussions of the findings basing on the responses from the respondents of the questions and the findings were tax payers don’t get tax education, make little profits from their business among others Summary, conclusions, recommendations of the findings of the research analysis the findings of the study and draws summary of the main findings of the study and finally the research draws and gives recommendation and further research. CHAPTER ONE ...
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...that see nature and commerce not as mutually exclusive but mutually coexisting. Most of the time, business and environment were categorized differently. Often, business is for the economy and environment is the welfare of our Mother Earth where in fact it can work interconnectedly. Both can associate and benefit each other. Micro, small and medium enterprises are defined as any business activity engaged in industry, agri-business or services whether single proprietorship, cooperative, partnership or corporation whose total assets inclusive of those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated. (Department of Trade and Industry [DTI], 2007) They are mostly affected by the non plastic ordinance. It is very important on how these small and medium enterprises comply with the Provincial Ordinance No.2012-09 because their consumers are major actors and they can minimize or eliminate the use of short-lived applications of plastics. Bulacan PCEDO (2005) revealed that Bulacan is considered the Small Medium Enterprises (SME) Capital of Region 3 because 35% of small and medium enterprises in Central Luzon were from Bulacan. It all started in 2003 when TatakBulakenyo was launched. TatakBulakenyo is an effort to generate market opportunities and livelihood for the province’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by enhancing the quality of local products. Initially, seven priority products had been...
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...AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF KITGUM TOWN COUNCIL BY AYOO ESTER ESO9BO5/028 DISSERTATION SUBMMITTED TO FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE AWARD OF A BACHELORS DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OF UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY May 2012 DECLARATION I Ayoo Ester do solemnly declare to the best of my knowledge and ability that this Dissertation was prepared by me and never has it been presented to Uganda Christian University or any other institution of higher learning for the award of a degree. Signature………………………….Date………………… AYOO ESTER ESO9BO5/O28 i APPROVAL This research report has been submitted for examination with my approval as the candidate’s supervisor. Sign................................... Mrs Nsiyona Elsie The University supervisor Date.................... ii DEDICATION I dedicate my Research proposal to my beloved Daddy Mr. ORYEMA HENRY MILLY, my Uncle Mr. ONEKALIT KENNTH OBITO, My Mum, my dear friends Brenda, Sharon, Beatrice, Jackie, Dick, Gilbert, Julius, Allan, Moreen, Alex, Odong and also my sisters and brothers for their love and support, who in one way or the other supported me morally, physically, materially and financially in ensuring that my future is a success. May GOD bless...
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...2.0 Introduction There have been a lot of work on SSEs but the available few have given in depth into the concept of SSEs. In Nigeria, attention has been drawn to the fact that SSEs have been receiving Small attention from government whereas they provide employment for a large number of people engaged in manufacturing as well as playing roles of crucial importance to our developing country. This is why it is important to reconsider the problem hindering the development of SSEs in Nigeria. There have been numerous contributions, opinions, and commentaries on how the government can help in the development of SSEs in Nigeria. Unfortunately, some of these opinions have not been given a listening ear by...
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...black owned Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in rural South African communities. A research proposal submitted in fulfilment of the Master’s degree in Business Management (Marketing) 98582. Supervisor: To be advised Year: 2016 By Mr D. Zvandasara M.Com Business Management Marketing 98582 – MKT (i) TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. Introduction 1 2. Literature review 2-3 3. Problem statement 4 4. Expected contribution of study 5 5. Research Methodology 6 6. Availability of Data 7 7. List of references 8-9 8. Reasons why I am interested in the proposed research topic 10 (ii) 1. Introduction Business growth has been studied by several researchers for many years. Different terminologies have been used by different researchers to define the stages of business growth, but the processes through which each business venture passes remain the same. Most researchers agree that each enterprise has to go through the normal business cycle which is to start (introduction), then grow while facing various challenges and crises, and finally mature and decline. There are many factors which will contribute to an enterprise's success. There are many pointers also, which will allow an enterprise to move from one stage to another. There are two sets of thoughts prevailing among researchers; some suggest that the growth strategy followed by the enterprise is linear or...
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