The Essential Guide to Managing Small Business Growth (eBook)

Peter Wilson, Sue Bates (Autoren)

eBook Download: PDF

2005
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
9780470868409 (ISBN)

Infos

A cliche it may be but we are living in ever more turbulent times. Business decision-making has become more challenging and unpredictable than ever: we see unforeseen and often cataclysmic changes in consumer demand, both at home and in export markets; customers continue to demand more, more quickly and for less; new laws and regulations abound; competitors steal loyal customers; and, increasingly, the advice that once could be found from a 'Small Business Adviser' has been replaced by a call centre. Hand in hand with these challenges, the risks associated with expansion, or a new strategy, have grown significantly. In the context of a small business, where a manager has not necessarily had the breadth of experience of someone in a larger organization or formal management learning, they can seem extremely daunting. This book addresses the issues confronting managers/owners of SMEs by providing practical, jargon-free advice on which a SME can create a sound platform from which to prosper.
* Uncomplicated and jargon free to appeal to the SME director or manager who has little time to read
* Can be used as a continuous read or a source of ides for dealing with the day-to-day problems of running and growing a small business
* Based on the practical experience of the authors with examples taken from consulting practice

Peter Wilson worked in manufacturing and retail management then joined the teaching faculty of the London Business School. He founded The Enterprise Partnership in 1983 to offer management development and consultancy services to SMEs. He has previously written books for the small business market.

Sue Bates worked in advertising and was marketing director for an International cosmetics company before joining London Business School. She is a management psychologist and lectures and consults in organizational development for SMEs, communications, management processes and leadership development.

Rezensionen

"...this guide provides practical advice in creating a sound
platform from which to prosper. It's
uncomplicated...jargon-free...in handy bite-sized
chunks..." (Startups.co.uk, 23 July 2003)

"...the authors do a good job of drawing together material
on the many management issues..." (Financial Times, 18
September 2003)

"...well set out ... make a useful tool for
working through a strategic analysis..." (Business
Adviser, March 2004)

"...extremely readable...speaks directly to the
entrepreneur and challenges them to take a moment to stand back and
reflect ..." (Long Range Planning, Vol.37, No.4 August
2004)

"I am delighted that this book has been written specifically for
growth-stage business owners and their key managers who are
striving to build a successful business. It is a great manual
for the time-pressed owner-manager and I am sure you will find it
valuable. The first step on the path to business success is
to read this book and try to implement as many practical tips as
possible to aid your business's growth, profitability and success."

Judith Rutherford, Chief Executive, Business Link for London

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.1.2005
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Planung / Organisation
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Advice • Adviser • Book • business • Business & Management • business owner • Call • cataclysmic • centre • changes • consumer • Customers • Decisionmaking • Export • Home • Information • LESS • Markets • New • once • Small • Strategic Management • Strategisches Management • Turbulent Times • Unforeseen • unpredictable • Wirtschaft u. Management
• ISBN-13: 9780470868409 / 9780470868409