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Wittmer, Dennis Paul, Simon George, and McGowan Robert. "Bahia Aventuras: ecotourism in Central America." Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies 5, no. 8 (2015): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eemcs-06-2015-0126.

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Subject area The case includes issues in sustainable enterprises, marketing management, organizational development, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership and small business management. Study level/applicability The Bahia Aventuras case may be used at both the undergraduate and graduate levels of study within most business school curricula (BSBA, MBA and MS). Potential courses may include building sustainable enterprises, marketing management, organizational development, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership and small business management. Case overview Bahia Aventuras is an ecotourism company in Costa Rica. A local entrepreneur, Walter Brenes, started the company in 2007 to specialize in marine tours, including whale watching, bird viewing and snorkeling. However, the founder had no business training and confronts both internal and external challenges to achieve sustainable success, both financially and environmentally. Internally, there were few financial control systems in place and as a result Walter's ability to accurately account for revenues and expenses was limited. Bahia Aventuras and Walter also faced external challenges. Construction of a new highway was likely, and that could bring more competition, including hotel chains such as the Marriott and Sheraton. Government regulation cut both ways for the company. He was the classic small businessperson, who needed help in moving to the next stage of development for his small business. Thus, a small ecotourism business was caught in the middle of rapid economic development, a growing national infrastructure and increasing pressures to preserve and protect the coastal ecosystem and rainforest of south central Costa Rica. He was just trying to figure out how to “stay alive” as a business. The case has a tragic ending for the owners. Both Walter and his partner, along with one of their tour guides, died in a car accident. But family, friends and the community has kept Walter's vision alive, and Bahia Aventuras continues to day. Expected learning outcomes Upon completion of the Bahia Aventuras case, each participant will be able to: Describe the economic development and growth prospects of ecotourism within Costa Rica. Evaluate the socio-economic challenges which confront Costa Rica as a developing nation within the Central American region. Describe how Costa Rica's environmental regulations have affected the continued growth and development of ecotourism within the country. Describe the complex set of relationships that may exist between small business owners, their employees, regulatory agencies and the local community. Apply management skills and competencies to analyze and propose feasible solutions to organizational performance problems. Explain how the implementation of sustainable business practices may serve as a catalyst for the creation of shared value for organizational stakeholders as enabled through economic growth, attainment of social equity and preservation of the environment. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email support@emeraldinsight.com to request teaching notes.
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Sáinz, Juan Pablo Pérez. "Globalization, Upgrading, and Small Enterprises: A View from Central America." Competition & Change 7, no. 4 (2003): 205–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1024529042000197686.

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Berth, Christiane. "Umkämpfte Wirtschaften: Kaffeehandel, europäische Einwanderung und die zentralamerikanischen Ökonomien im Ersten Weltkrieg." Anuario de Historia de América Latina 55 (December 14, 2018): 285–311. http://dx.doi.org/10.15460/jbla.55.76.

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The article discusses how the First World War affected the Central American economies mainly dependent on the export of coffee and bananas. As European immigrants played a key role in the coffee business, the article also analyzes changes in their trade networks. During the war years, conflicts existed on three levels: first, the U.S. and European powers struggled for economic influence in the region. Second, diplomats tried to exploit immigrants for their political purposes which led to tensions. Third, the Central American governments attempted to use the global conflict for their own economic interests. However, their scope was small as the Central American countries produced no strategic raw materials for war. Deteriorating coffee prices and local currencies losing value affected the regional economy. After Britain and the U.S. established Black Lists with enemy firms between 1915 and 1917, companies had to (re)define their national belonging. Given the strong presence of immigrants and the international trade networks this was a difficult task. Some firms tried to demonstrate a neutral profile, while others eliminated German partners from their business. Finally, the US expropriated German firms in Guatemala and Honduras. However, most businesses were returned to former owners around 1920. In the following decade, the US and Germany competed again for economic influence in Central America.
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Pisani, Michael J., and David W. Yoskowitz. "Microcredit and Micro and Small Enterprise Development in Belize, Central America: A Qualitative Study of the Small Farmers and Business Bank, Ltd." Latin American Business Review 5, no. 1 (2004): 45–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j140v05n01_03.

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Livesay, Harold C. "Entrepreneurial Dominance in Businesses Large and Small, Past and Present." Business History Review 63, no. 1 (1989): 1–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3115424.

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Reiterating and broadening a theme broached by its author over a decade ago, this article seeks to redirect the attention of business historians to the central role of the individual entrepreneur in American economic history. In both giant corporations and small start-up firms, in the late twentieth century and the early nineteenth, it argues, the presence—or absence—of intelligent, organized, and creative entrepreneurs has determined the success or failure of companies much more clearly than has the nature of their organizational charts.
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Barber III, Dennis, John H. Batchelo, Timothy Hatten, Shanan G. Gibson, and Ladislav Rolínek. "Czech Students’ Perceptions of Ethical Behavior in Business and Entrepreneurship." Business Ethics and Leadership 4, no. 1 (2020): 80–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.21272/bel.4(1).80-91.2020.

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The central notion of business culture and communication with stakeholders consists in the ethical standards regarding the behaviour of corporation owners and managers, which, on the one hand, form an essential element of successful business activities and partnerships, and on the other hand, are complicated in terms of measuring and managing the phenomenon. This study uses agency and stakeholder theories to compare the ethical standards in the behaviour of businessmen and managers. These theories influence freedom of decision-making and behaviour in entrepreneurial activity based on the personal ethical considerations and individuals’ interests, regardless of the size of their share in the business. The article analyzes data regarding differences in perceptions of business owners and managers by Czech students; the differences between ethical standards of behaviour of Czech and American entrepreneurs and managers; gender peculiarities of Czech students’ perception of different business representatives. A methodological tool for the study of ethical perception by youth at the University of the Czech Republic was the Bucar and Hisrich model, and the basis to define the statistical significance of testing the hypothesis ̶ even and odd T-tests. The object of the study contains representatives of small and medium-sized businesses in the Czech Republic, as a country that offers an appealing microcosm for research thanks to the recent transition to a market economy with rapid changes in policy and market activity perceptions. 73% of respondents previously worked in a small business, almost 44% had family members who owned or have a small business and 9.5% owned the business. The sample age structure consisted of 53% of women and 47% of men, on average, under 22 years old, 8% of whom were married. The results of the research revealed that there were no significant differences between the Czech students’ ethical perception of managers and businessmen and the lack of influence on the respondents’ previous experience in doing business. A study of gender-based sampling revealed that Czech female students are more likely to evaluate entrepreneurs less ethically than men do. Keywords: Agency Theory, Czech Republic, Entrepreneurs, Ethics, Managers, Stakeholder Theory.
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Lee, Chanhaeng. "Migration to the “First Large Suburban Ghetto” in America." Historical Reflections/Réflexions Historiques 44, no. 2 (2018): 87–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.3167/hrrh.2018.440206.

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In this article, I argue that Korean immigrant merchants were active agents who opened small businesses in South Central Los Angeles in order to overcome a range of disadvantages faced in American society. From a structural point of view, Korean immigrant merchants constituted a middleman minority group that played the dual role of “oppressed and oppressor” in the suburban ghetto. Although these merchants made efforts to maintain civil relations with their African American customers, they were often treated with hostile attitudes largely because of the exploitative relationship that existed between the two groups. However, I maintain that Korean American journalists and scholars have not only misunderstood the identity of the middleman minority as an innocent buffer but have also erroneously estimated that race relations with African Americans in Los Angeles were better than those in other areas of the United States.
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Chouaibi, Salim, and Jamel Chouaibi. "Social and ethical practices and firm value: the moderating effect of green innovation: evidence from international ESG data." International Journal of Ethics and Systems 37, no. 3 (2021): 442–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijoes-12-2020-0203.

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Purpose This study aims to examine the potential effect of integrating social and ethical practices into strategy on the market valuation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) businesses using the moderating effect of green innovation. Design/methodology/approach The sample used consisted of 523 international firms listed on the ESG index and headquartered in North America and Western Europe, forming an unbalanced panel of 7,845 observations spanning the period 2005–2019. The authors run a fixed-effects panel regression model using the Thomson Reuters ASSET4 to test the relationship between societal and ethical practices and the stock market value creation. Similarly, as an extension of the research, this paper exploits two robustness analyzes. The authors tested the dynamic dimension of the data set through the generalized moment method and the effect of the legal system. Findings Evidence reveals a significant positive relationship between societal and ethical practices and businesses’ market valuation. The empirical results indicate that societal and ethical strengths increase firm value with the moderating effect of green innovation and weaknesses reduce it. The results found with the dynamic dimension of the data set indicate the existence of continuity between firm values over time. Research limitations/implications Given the long study period, many firms with missing data were eliminated. To avoid the small sample size, countries with few observations were included, which led to an uneven distribution between observations per country. Practical implications Findings from this paper can help ESG firms to consider their future growth opportunities in a context where the approach of business ethics occupies a central position in business valuation. Originality/value This study is the only study that provides ESG companies with seven different nationalities with evidence for the effect of social and ethical practices regarding market valuation. This paper is also relevant as it addresses the relationship between social effectiveness and financial efficiency, as well as the dynamic effect of this relationship.
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Andrés, Patricio San, and Marcos Vega Solano. "Case study of Agroindustrias La Granja." International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 22, no. 2 (2019): 309–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.22434/ifamr2018.0012.

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The following document is a case study of the company Agroindustrias La Granja, located in Honduras, Central America, dedicated to the production and sales of the non-traditional agriculture crop, mushroom of Paris. All its production is demanded by Tegucigalpa city. The case was developed with the objective that undergraduate and graduate students can find the problems and situations that a small and medium family firms could face. The student will be able to use several recommended analysis tools, such as SWOT analysis, analysis of optimal marketing mix (Kotler 5 P´s), cash flow, analysis of financial indicators and cost effectiveness indicators. The results are in the Teaching Note, which will be the teacher´s guide for the resolution of the case. Then, there will be a discussion of the case where the students will participate in order to find results and looking for the better solution of the case. In order to realize the case analysis, the students should follow the ‘Harvard Business School’ model. Finally, a framework will be handed to the students for the recognition of the data pursuing to get an action plan linked to a competitiveness strategy for the studied company.
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Basalan, Mehmet, and Ozan A. Ekinci. "209 Appropriation of feedlot rations’ nutrient levels of imported cattle in central region of Turkey." Journal of Animal Science 98, Supplement_4 (2020): 149. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.272.

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Abstract An experiment was conducted to determine the nutrient contents of concentrated feed and Total Mixed Ration (TMR) samples taken from 6 feedlot farms in Kirikkale province and their compensation of bulls’ requirements. In the province, 6 farms active in the feedlot business were identified, and their manufactured feed and TMR samples were taken at 15-day intervals, starting from cattle received either from Europe or South America. For all periods, in each sample, crude fat (EE), crude protein (CP), crude ash (CA), crude cellulose (CS), dry matter (DM), acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) levels were determined based on Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) methods. Metabolizable Energy levels of Total Mixed Rations (TMR) and concentrate part of feeds were calculated based on Turkish Standard Institute (TSE) method. The determined values were evaluated according to animal numbers (herd size) in feedlot and fattening periods. It was determined whether the size of the feedlot farm has an effect on TMR preparation and the nutrients in TMR are matching with the beef cattle requirements during the fattening period. Data was analyzed by using one-way ANOVA and means were separated by using LSD. Results showed that CP levels of the TMRs were significantly higher than the requirements listed in Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle published by National Research Council (NRC) in both cattle receiving fattening periods (0–45 days and 45–90 days) (P < 0,05). Additionally, cattle feeders fed their cattle with similar protein levels independent from the size of feedlot (P > 0,05), unexpectedly. Although it was compared with requirements, energy levels were similar in all feedlots (P > 0,05). All determined nutrients levels of concentrate parts of TMRs in large and small herds were similar (P > 0,05). In conclusion, considering that this situation absolutely increases cost of fattening and may cause metabolic diseases.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Small business, central america"

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Swope, Caroline Theodora. "Redesigning downtown : the fabrication of German-themed villages in small-town America /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/6240.

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Cremer, Thomas Karl Josef. "Commutation initiative for small reserve value business in Latin America." Thesis, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, 2010. http://catarina.udlap.mx/u_dl_a/tales/documentos/bce/cremer_tk/.

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Insurance companies transfer parts of the risk, they assume from their policyholders, to reinsurers. Underwriting reinsurance business is the process of relocating risks from an insurer to a reinsurer. A reinsurance business is considered to be in run-off, if the reinsurer discontinues to underwrite it. Various active run-off management approaches address the issue of such legacy business. The content of this paper covers the development and implementation of a specific run-off management project at the reinsurance company, Swiss Re, called the commutation initiative for small reserve value business in Latin America. In general terms, commutations are an instrument to prematurely terminate contracts. To reach a commutation agreement, the contractual counterparts negotiate a compensative payment, derived from the remaining contract value. By transferring this commutation payment, all contractual obligations are ceased and the contract reaches finality. This paper describes the prioritization of the initiative within the Swiss Re project landscape, the definition of the project scope, the estimated impact of macroeconomic factors and the valuation technique used for the calculation of commutation offers.<br>(cont.) Based on the mentioned aspects, the paper contains reasonable expectations on the project performance and potential. Finally the paper contains the evaluation of the initiative, discussing the reasonableness of the project targets and the adequacy of the project approach for the specific situation at Swiss Re as well as the suitability of the process structure and the performance measures. The content of this paper also includes the assessment of the project´s impact on operations, especially concerning run-off administration costs. A final judgement on the project performance cannot be rendered yet, as the project is still in progress. The indications displayed in this paper suggest, that further research and future initiatives should focus on improving the accounting system and contract structuring in order to reduce the occurrence of run-off contracts. .
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Airth, Kathryn D. "A study of training and development in small businesses in Central Florida." Honors in the Major Thesis, University of Central Florida, 1997. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETH/id/161.

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This item is only available in print in the UCF Libraries. If this is your Honors Thesis, you can help us make it available online for use by researchers around the world by following the instructions on the distribution consent form at http://library.ucf.edu/Systems/DigitalInitiatives/DigitalCollections/InternetDistributionConsentAgreementForm.pdf You may also contact the project coordinator, Kerri Bottorff, at kerri.bottorff@ucf.edu for more information.<br>Bachelors<br>Business Administration<br>Business Administration
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Bure, Makomborero. "The influence of internal controls on small business sustainability in the Harare central business district, Zimbabwe." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2807.

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Thesis (MTech (Business Administration))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018.<br>The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of internal controls on sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Harare’s Central Business District (CBD), Zimbabwe. The question at the core of this research is: to what extent do internal controls influence the sustainability of SMEs in Harare’s Central Business District, Zimbabwe. SMEs are perceived to be of paramount importance for the economic affluence of countries the world over, mainly because of their pronounced benefaction and contribution to livelihoods of the dwellers of a country and the gross domestic product (GDP). SMEs have been credited for playing a leading role when it comes to innovation, significant export revenue, custom-suited goods, services provision to society, employment opportunities, and social contribution. This can also be attributed to SMEs operating in Zimbabwe despite the volatility of the Zimbabwean economy. The Zimbabwean business environment, in general, is constantly changing. The changes can be attributed to an eruptive economic environment and unstable political atmosphere. The resultant effect is the departure of larger businesses and investors from the country. Generally, this leaves a great opportunity for SMEs not to be subjected to stiff competition from larger businesses. SMEs are indeed enjoying this space, braving the conditions to start up; however, their operations are short-lived. For SMEs to brave the fortuity of such an unpredictable environment, a system of internal controls must be in place. Research has placed emphasis on internal controls and sustainability of large organisations, while little to no attention has been given to SMEs. The little research on internal controls and sustainability in the context of SMEs has mostly been done in developed countries. Despite this, internal controls and sustainability have not been extensively implemented in the context of developing countries. The need to determine the influence of internal controls on sustainability of SMEs underlines this research. This report adopted a positivist philosophy that entailed utilizing a survey questionnaire to collect data from 150 SMEs operating in Harare’s CBD, Zimbabwe. The sample was further split into Active SMEs and Dormant SMEs (the control group). Data were analysed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25 to spawn statistical and descriptive results. To determine reliability of data, Cronbach’s alpha value was employed. The results indicate SMEs are not implementing controls as they ought to and those SMEs that have controls in place do not ensure that they are adhered to effectively and efficiently in order for them to achieve their desired objectives.
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Kgaka, Lesedi. "Challenges faced by small real estate entrepreneurs in the Johannesburg Central Business District." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29491.

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The challenges which entrepreneurs in general face have been well documented over the years, however, challenges specific to real estate entrepreneurs have not adequately been identified. In a developing country like South Africa, the impact of entrepreneurs in the growth of the economy and in its transformation objective, cannot be underestimated. The challenges in the real estate sector in which developers provide affordable housing, are of crucial importance to identify as doing so will promote further development which will aid in reducing the high unemployment and poverty rate. These challenges have not yet been adequately identified. The aim of this research paper is to identify them, to rank them in order of importance and to provide in depth analysis as to how they affect real estate entrepreneurs in completing their developments. The focus will be on small medium and micro-enterprise (SMME) developers as entrepreneurs in an urban context, namely in the Johannesburg central business district. The impact of these developments is higher; thus, the challenges experienced by these developers are of significance. Literature on entrepreneurship was reviewed to ascertain the definition of an entrepreneur, their mindsets and what drives them. This was used to define a real estate entrepreneur which in the context of this research paper is someone who purchases land or buildings to develop them into residential housing for the purpose of a return (both social and economic). In the research methodology a phenomenographic approach was used, appropriate for a qualitative research approach, as it sought to identify challenges through the developers’ experiences. The developers selected, all had prior experience in the field. The researcher interviewed them in person. Their responses were recorded, transcribed and evaluated. Seven challenges in order of importance were identified namely: 1) Apartheid 2) Education, Experience, Competencies and Mentorship 3) Land 4) Municipalities 5) Equity 6) Time Delays 7) Professional Team The legacy of apartheid has a negative effect on the real estate development industry as it is largely and experience-based profession of which many previously disadvantaged people were previously denied access to. The result of this is that many highly educated, first time developers enter the market with the support of funders but the lack of experience in development thus making many costly mistakes which could have been avoided had they had the right mentors and experience within the field. This has proven to be difficult to receive as those with the skills and experience are often reluctant to pass it on to those whom they may be unfamiliar with. It was found that SMME entrepreneurs lack the basic competencies to complete developments due to their lack of experience, which they in turn rely heavily on a professional team which is either too costly for the feasibility of the development or has limited experience, due to similar reasons pertaining to apartheid. The concern of gaining access to the best prime land at reasonable prices was great as it was found that this land, mostly government owned, was often sold to established private developers who had access to quick funding due to their track record and experience. This left the less desirable land to SMME developers who would in turn reap lower returns. Challenges related to the inefficient municipalities in the approval of development plans, the lack of access to affordable finance and equity, and the time delays from the approval of financing and building plans to those due to the contractors and professional teams, were identified as the three largest challenges. This is because they have cascading adverse effects on the rising cost of the developments, possibly rendering them unprofitable on completion, if they eventually reach this point. Solutions proposed include intervention by the government, private institutions and experienced mentors to guide first time developers in gaining the required skills to become successful and to pass on to other developers. Such interventions include incubation programs for entrepreneurs with a mentoring aspect from industry veterans who wish to share their networks and experience in paying it forward. Once these entrepreneurs have completed successful developments they would be mandated to become a mentor to other entrepreneurs as a way to continue closing the experiential gap for SMME real estate entrepreneurs.
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Burdette, Pamela Ann. "Black and white female small business owners in central Ohio : a comparison of selected personal and business characteristics /." The Ohio State University, 1990. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487682558443675.

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Hanna, Faith Emily. "Entrepreneurship Policy in Latin America: Are Science and Technology Innovation Overemphasized?" Scholarship @ Claremont, 2014. http://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/896.

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This research will examine the literature, the context, and current policies intended to enhance entrepreneurship in Latin America. It will draw on examples from across the region, focusing on Chile in particular. It will also examine the strong emphasis on science and technology innovation in certain countries in Latin America. Because this is currently one of the primary features of entrepreneurship policy in the region, it is worth exploring the implications this trend has for development in Latin America and the impact it is having on the entrepreneurship policy goals of increasing productivity, resilience, and inclusive growth. The results of this analysis are concerning. By narrowly defining innovation, officials may be encouraging the development of enclave economies of limited benefit and diverting resources away from more inclusive policies. On the other hand, if aligned more closely with local business realities and needs, innovation policies could lead to inclusive and sustainable growth. It will conclude with specific policy recommendations that, with contextual adaptations, can be applied to enrich the environment for entrepreneurship across the region.
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Okonkwo, Godwin Oseloka. "Innovation Strategies of Small and Medium-Sized Central North Carolina Discount Retailers." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2166.

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In central North Carolina, small and medium-sized discount retailers have had a high failure rate, which is troubling considering that small businesses create jobs and drive successful innovation that is critical for economic development. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore experiences regarding successful innovation strategies of 20 discount retail industry owners and general managers located in central North Carolina. This study was grounded in Rogers`s diffusion of innovations conceptual framework and Christensen`s disruptive innovation theory. Data collection occurred through semistructured face-to-face interviews with owners and general managers of discount retail industry. Data analysis strategies included a modified Van Kaam method to identify essential ideas and coded data into categories of relevant themes. Three prominent themes emerged during data analysis: (a) Discount retailers supported innovation, (b) innovation was the source of economic growth for these retailers, and (c) discount retailers said they need innovation for competitive positioning. The results may help strengthen innovation strategies of local discount retail businesses, which could produce greater profitability and growth. Further, social change implications include the potential to provide business owners with new ideas, leading to increases in tax revenues, which could help local governments provide better services in their communities.
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Grissett, James Arthur. "The organization and operation of downtown commercial development agencies in medium and small size cities." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/20798.

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Nichols, Brandon David. "Materials for manufacturing low-tech, low-cost ceramic water filters and the business models for their distribution in Central America." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/59518.

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Water is a critical resource to the human race, yet half the planet's population experiences water scarcity and 780 million people do not have access to clean water sources year round. For those with no other choice but to drink from contaminated water sources, they are at risk of contracting a broad range of diseases, most commonly diarrhoea, which the second largest killer of children under the age of five. Residents living in rural areas of developing countries are primarily at risk, lacking access to basic water infrastructure and medical services. To provide clean water to those in need requires culturally appropriate technology that is simple to construct and local made. Ceramic Water Filter Pots (CWFPs) consist of porous clay that acts as a filter, which is coated with silver nanoparticles creating a system capable of removing 99.995% of bacterial pathogens from drinking water and built in any community in the world. Working with a nationally recognized NGO based in Nicaragua, Potters for Peace (PfP), this study aimed to determine the limiting factors of production of CWFP by examining the materials used in three factories in Nicaragua, and the business model used in Guatemala based EcoFiltro. Field work was conducted in three factories in Nicaragua, and one factory in Guatemala. Visual observations of the production methods, testing protocols and business practices were documented visually and used to contrast the facilities production and businesses practices. Clay samples were collected from the Maysuta (n=2) and Filtron (n=3) factories to be analyzed at the University of British Columbia. The Atterberg limits were determined on the samples and X-ray diffraction analysis was used to determine the mineral makeup of the five samples and the percentage and type of clay in each. This study outlines the limits of clay composition, specifically montmorillonite, which can be used to manufacture ceramic water filters that make a viable ceramic filter, and contrasts the business models of two ceramic water manufacturers.<br>Applied Science, Faculty of<br>Graduate
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Books on the topic "Small business, central america"

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Branch, Ontario Native Community. Native Small Business Centres Program (NSBC). Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, 1988.

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Gooren, Henri. Rich among the poor: Church, firm, and household among small-scale entrepreneurs in Guatemala City. [Thela/Thesis], 1998.

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Office, General Accounting. Enterprise funds: Evolving models for private sector development in Central and Eastern Europe : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives. The Office, 1994.

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Office, General Accounting. Enterprise funds: Evolving models for private sector development in Central and Eastern Europe : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives. The Office, 1994.

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Branch, Ontario Native Community. Applicant's guide to the Native Small Business Centres Program (NSBC). Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, 1988.

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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Central European Enterprise Development Act of 1990--H.R.4999: Hearing before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, second session ... Washington, DC, June 20, 1990. U.S. G.P.O., 1990.

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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Central Enterprise Development Commission: Hearing before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, first session, Washington, DC, July 24, 1991. U.S. G.P.O., 1992.

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Godnick, William. Small arms control in Central America. International Alert, Security and Peacebuilding Programme, 2003.

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Network, Illinois Small Business Development Center. Big help for small business: South Central area. Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs, Illinois Small Business Development Network, 1996.

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Blackford, Mansel G. A history of small business in America. Twayne Publishers, 1991.

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Book chapters on the topic "Small business, central america"

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Glover, David, and Ken Kusterer. "Commodity Sketches: Mini-cases from Latin America." In Small Farmers, Big Business. Palgrave Macmillan UK, 1990. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-11533-4_6.

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Roebeling, Peter C., Fernando Saenz, Edmundo Castro, and Gerardo Barrantes. "Agrarian Policy Responsiveness of Small Farmers in Costa Rica." In Agrarian Policies in Central America. Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9780333982709_4.

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Spillan, John E., and Nicholas Virzi. "Central America: The Logical Next Step." In Business Opportunities in the Pacific Alliance. Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54768-8_8.

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Mikkelsen, Lene. "20. Marketing micro and small enterprise in Latin America." In Business Development Services. Practical Action Publishing, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780442808.020.

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Piturescu, Ioan. "Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Romania." In Small Firms and Entrepreneurship in Central and Eastern Europe. Physica-Verlag HD, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-57460-3_10.

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Hernandez, Gary Montano. "6. The Business Information Service in Bolivia." In Micro- and Small Enterprises in Latin America. Practical Action Publishing, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780440842.006.

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Hagnauer, Juan H., Cecilia Rivera, and Jose A. Valcarcel. "8. Swisscontact’s business centre approach in Peru." In Micro- and Small Enterprises in Latin America. Practical Action Publishing, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780440842.008.

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Gibb, Allan. "1. Improving the support for small business development in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union." In Small Business in Transition Economies. Practical Action Publishing, 1996. http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780440941.001.

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Bull, Benedicte, Fulvio Castellacci, and Yuri Kasahara. "From Oligarchs to Transnational Business Group Leaders? The Shifting Strategies of Key Business Groups." In Business Groups and Transnational Capitalism in Central America. Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9781137359407_4.

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Smith, Jan, Tricia Juhn, and Christopher Humphrey. "Consumer and Small Business Credit: Building Blocks of the Middle Class." In Can Latin America Compete? Palgrave Macmillan US, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9780230610477_5.

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Conference papers on the topic "Small business, central america"

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Zamuria, Denis Rodriguez, and Enrique Silva Molina. "The experience of agile business process management implementation." In 2017 IEEE 37th Central America and Panama Convention (CONCAPAN). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/concapan.2017.8278537.

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Calderon-Guizar, J. G., and H. M. Sanchez-Garcia. "Dynamic response analysis of small industrial power systems." In 2014 IEEE Central America and Panama Convention (CONCAPAN XXXIV). IEEE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/concapan.2014.7000451.

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Sandoval, L. J. "Tools for design of knowledge management systems based on business intelligence." In 2014 IEEE Central America and Panama Convention (CONCAPAN XXXIV). IEEE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/concapan.2014.7000410.

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Nunez, Ms Erlin Saul Menjivar, and Ms Jorge Raul Maradiaga Chirinos. "Impact of Business Intelligence on Coexistence and Citizen Security." In 2019 IEEE 39th Central America and Panama Convention (CONCAPAN XXXIX). IEEE, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/concapanxxxix47272.2019.8977024.

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Marin-Jimenez, J. D., S. X. Carvajal-Quintero, and S. Arango-Aramburo. "Transient stability of colombian national transmission system with Small Hydro plants." In 2014 IEEE Central America and Panama Convention (CONCAPAN XXXIV). IEEE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/concapan.2014.7000463.

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Juarez, Carlos A., and Delia G. Colome. "Hierarchical control system for the improvement of small signal stability using Particle Swarm Optimization." In 2019 IEEE 39th Central America and Panama Convention (CONCAPAN XXXIX). IEEE, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/concapanxxxix47272.2019.8976959.

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Herlawati, Herlawati, Edi Abdurachman, Yaya Heryadi, and Haryono Soeparno. "GIS-Based MCDM for Central Business Suitability in a Small City." In 2020 Fifth International Conference on Informatics and Computing (ICIC). IEEE, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icic50835.2020.9288586.

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Morales-Fernandez, Emilio J., Marta Flores-Polanco, and José Adán Vaquerano-Amaya. "AN APPROACH TO GENERAL SKILLS PROFILE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN EL SALVADOR (CENTRAL AMERICA)." In International Technology, Education and Development Conference. IATED, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/inted.2016.1556.

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Yanes, Yurena, Nasser M. Al-Qattan, Jason Rech, Jeffrey Pigati, and Jeffrey A. Nekola. "HEMISPHERIC-SCALE CALIBRATION OF THE OXYGEN STABLE ISOTOPE COMPOSITION OF SMALL LAND SNAILS FROM NORTH AMERICA." In Joint 52nd Northeastern Annual Section and 51st North-Central Annual GSA Section Meeting - 2017. Geological Society of America, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/abs/2017ne-290871.

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Hasyim and Esty Pudyastuti. "Exploring the Relationship of Networking Capabilities to Marketing Performance: A Study of Small-Sized Business Firms in Central Java Indonesia." In 4th Padang International Conference on Education, Economics, Business and Accounting (PICEEBA-2 2019). Atlantis Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/aebmr.k.200305.131.

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Reports on the topic "Small business, central america"

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McCall, Jamie, Khaliid Scott, and Urmi Bhatt. Small Business Stories: Surviving and Thriving Amidst the Pandemic. Carolina Small Business Development Fund, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.46712/covid.stories.

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The COVID-19 pandemic will leave an enduring mark on North Carolina’s small business community. Using a phenomenological framework, we conducted a series of in-depth semi-structured interviews with small business owners about how they addressed the pandemic’s challenges. Four central themes emerged that illustrate the complexity and nuance of small business resiliency. Our data suggest that to survive and thrive, entrepreneurs had to: (1) be adaptable and willing to pivot, (2) have an entrepreneurial spirit, (3) leverage their social capital, and (4) have the knowledge and ability to apply for aid programs.
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Manlutac, Janice Ian. Funding the Frontline: How an Oxfam Emergency Response Fund facilitated local humanitarian action. Oxfam, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.21201/2021.7451.

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From 2014 to 2020 Oxfam embedded an Emergency Response Fund (ERF) in its multiyear disaster risk reduction programs in Asia-Pacific and Central America. The Oxfam ERF was designed as a flexible funding mechanism to prioritize small-scale, under-the-radar, and forgotten emergencies and help local actors respond to and mitigate the impacts of disasters in their communities. ERF grants totaling US$1.9 million were disbursed and supported 24 small-scale responses led by 15 local organizations in nine countries. The ERF, through the support of a donor who values local leadership, helped local actors shape humanitarian responses, and the simplicity of fund administration unlocked creativity and delivered speed without compromising the quality and accountability of humanitarian aid.
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