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Zusatztext 'This book reflects the accumulated knowledge of someone who really knows about the nitty-gritty of small business finance from working for 30 years for Barclays Bank! whilst writing top quality academic papers and being a major influence on policy. Nobody knows more and I urge you read it.' - David Storey! Professor! School of Business Management and Economics! The University of Sussex! UK'A number of us have been waiting for this book for a long time. It provides a unique insight into SME finance. It is well written and makes an important contribution to the SME policy and research literature.' - Robin Jarvis! Special Adviser to Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Professor of Accounting! Brunel University! UK Informationen zum Autor Richard Roberts was an author, journalist, and political thinker known for his writings on democracy, social justice, and political reform. He was deeply concerned with the shortcomings of democratic systems, particularly in relation to class inequality, the concentration of power, and the barriers to true political participation. In his work, Roberts explored how democratic ideals often clashed with the practical realities of governance, and he was particularly interested in the role of the individual in shaping political change.One of his most notable works is The Unfinished Programme of Democracy, in which he critiques the limitations of representative democracy and the influence of elites in undermining the principles of equality and justice. Roberts argued that democracy was an ongoing project that required active engagement from citizens and constant reform to address its inherent flaws. His works remain relevant for those interested in political theory, the evolution of democratic systems, and the ongoing struggle for political and social progress. Klappentext The financial environment of small and entrepreneurial firms is changing rapidly and is a topic where significant disagreement remains amongst researchers and policy advisers. This concise textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current and projected trends in this market for the benefit of students of entrepreneurship at an advanced level.Written by an expert on SME finance, it provides a straightforward review of the external funding choices faced by small business owners, drawing on a range of new data sources which have emerged in recent years, along with a range of case studies. In addition, it includes an analysis of longer term trends and the role of the changing phases of the business cycle to equip readers to better understand the wider market environment both now and in the future.Roberts provides students of entrepreneurship with everything they need to know to excel in understanding the financial environment and its effect on small business. Zusammenfassung The financial environment of small and entrepreneurial firms is changing rapidly and is a topic where significant disagreement remains amongst researchers and policy advisers. This concise textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current and projected trends in this market for the benefit of students of entrepreneurship at an advanced level. Written by an expert on SME finance, it provides a straightforward review of the external funding choices faced by small business owners, drawing on a range of new data sources which have emerged in recent years, along with a range of case studies. In addition, it includes an analysis of longer term trends and the role of the changing phases of the business cycle to equip readers to better understand the wider market environment both now and in the future. Roberts provides students of entrepreneurship with everything they need to know to excel in understanding the financial environment and its effect on small business. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Part I: Context 1. Defining Sm...
