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Bed And Breakfast Homes: A Life Of Leisure Or A Stressful Encounter, Angela Miles, Darla Domke-Damonte

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This qualitative study examines stressors and coping mechanisms in bed and breakfast (B&B) homes.

Transforming The Entrepreneurial Landscape: Emergent Innovative Behaviors In Internet Firms, Jill Kickul, Lisa Gundry

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Implications for opportunity identification, alliance formation, and strategic orientation of Internet entrepreneurs are presented as preliminary steps toward a new "netpreneurship" model of business formation.

The Digital Economy: A Golden Opportunity For Entrepreneurs?, Maheshkumar Joshi, Ira Yermish

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Does the network economy strengthen brands, suppliers alliances, customer relationships, and the value of information-or does it obliterate them?

New And Small E-Commerce Ventures: The Importance Of Legitimacy And Trust, Gregory Murphy, Dennis Smart

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article reviews literatures on legitimacy, trust, and e-commerce and integrates them to propose a model of strategies designed to enhance the perceived legitimacy and trustworthiness of ventures.

Motivations For Self-Employment: The Case Of Maori In New Zealand, Mark Fox

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article adds to the knowledge of ethnic entrepreneurship by examining differences between Maori and non-Maori in New Zealand.

Entrepreneurial Marketing By Networking, Audrey Gilmore, David Carson

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article advocates that networking is an inherent tool of marketing that is wholly compatible with entrepreneurial decision-making characteristics in relation to marketing activities in SMEs.

Learning How To Learn: Nurturing Professional Growth Through Cognitive Mapping, Robert J. Mockler, Dorothy G. Dologite

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article examines the professional development of entrepreneurs. It describes how cognitive mapping tools drawn from knowledge engineering can be employed to help entrepreneurs both to make decisions and to grow professionally.

The New Pioneers: The Men And Women Who Are Transforming The Workplace And Marketplace, Gina Vega

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Gina Vega reviews The New Pioneers: The Men and Women Who Are Transforming the Workplace and Marketplace by Thomas Petzinger Jr.

Is European Entrepreneurship On Life Support? Neje Interview With Micael Becker, Michael Becker

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

NEJE interviews Michael Becker, Attorney at Law, Ph.D., Entrepreneur, and Sports Agent in Luxembourg

Playing In The Giant's Field: Strategies For Effectively Competing In The Global Marketplace, Carolan Mclarney

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article inversitgates how a smaller, less resource-rich competitor can successfully out-maneuver a stronger opponent.

Work-Family Conflicts Of Indian Women Entrepreneurs: A Preliminary Report, Mallika Das

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article examines the work-family conflicts faced by women entrepreneurs in South India. The results indicate that female entrepreneurs in India may not be encountering the same levels of work-family conflict as their Western counterparts.

The Roots Of Entrepreneurial Research, Hans Landström

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Research in entrepreneurship has a long radition and there is considerable knowledge within the field. However, in many instances, researches today do not do their "ground work" sufficiently well.

Succession And Governance Across Generations: A Comparative Study Of The United States And Italy, Alberto Zanzi, Colette Dumas

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This comparative study of American and Italian family-owned firms focuses on two key aspects of family business management: succession and governance. This study also explored the impact of generation on these variables.

International New Venture Founders: Who Are They?, Eric L. Hansen, Terrence H. Witkowski

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article reports on a comparison of the founders of 55 international new ventures with their counterparts who started 166 domestic-only new ventures.

The Effects Of Cognitive Heuristics On Strategic Action: Overcoming The Risk Hurdles To First Move, Mark Simon, Susan M. Houghton

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article theorizes that underestimating the risks of first moving may actually enhance performance if entrepreneurs have a learning orientation, the organization is flexible, and the environment is benevolent.

Classificatory Loan Pricing As An Incentive For Signalling By Closely Held Firms, Greg Shailer

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

No abstract provided.

The Four Myths, Gina Vega

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Many of the myths that have evolved from women's treatment in other areas have drifted inappropriately into the arena of business ownership and success.

Small Technology-Based Firms In A Fast-Growing Regional Cluster, Petri Ahokangas, Martti Hyry, Pekka Rasanen

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

The evolutionary framework suggested in this article provides a frame of reference for relating the behavior and development of clustered Small technology-based firms to their environment.

Neje Interview With Stew Leonard Jr., Ceo, Stew Leonard's Company

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

NEJE interviews Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's Company.

Redefining Loyalty: Motivational Strategies And Employee Loyalty In An Era Of Downsizing, Sandra Obilade

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Retaining employee loyalty after restructuring is a problem for all types of businesses. The major issue concerns how management and employees can establish a new, mutually acceptable "psychological contract" which ensures employee loyalty but not lifelong employment. Eighteen small businesses in Fairfield County, Connecticut were surveyed to investigate loyalty and motivation after downsizing. A significant correlation was found between loyalty and motivation. Furthermore, several motivational techniques employed were inconsistent with employee needs. Suggestions are offered on how to retain employee loyalty.

New England Journal Of Entrepreneurship, Summer 1998

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

No abstract provided.

The Entrepreneur, Stanley I. Mason Jr.

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

Stanley I. Mason, Jr. has had an incredible impact on our lives. This feature article describes his journey to becoming an inventor and entrepreneur.

Customer Service And Satisfaction: Competitive Advantage And Beyond, Stanley Bazan

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

This article examines how excellence in customer service and satisfaction can be a major source of competitive advantage and profits for small businesses. The costs and causes of poor service and satisfaction are discussed and special emphasis is given to the value of the lifelong customer. Methods to pursue the goal of completely satisfying customers 100 percent of the time are examined. Leadership, aggressive problem solving, problem-solving teams, and assessment of customer service are among the topics reviewed.

Paint-Your-Own Pottery Case Study, Lisa Morin

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

There are currently more than seventy paint-your-own pottery shops in the United States. Although the concept of such studios is fairly new in New England, they have been in existence on the West Coast for years.

Franchising And Entrepreneurship: High Reward Or High Risk?, Gad J. Selig

New England Journal of Entrepreneurship

According to the Department of Commerce, start-up, small, and family businesses are among the fastest growing areas of employment. Even under the best economic environment, starting a business is risky. To reduce the risks and to establish their own businesses, an increasing number of entrepreneurs and corporate converts are buying franchises.

Franchising has enjoyed a major increase in popularity during the early 1990s, fueled largely by the growing pool of available candidates made possible by significant corporate and government downsizing. According to the Department of Commerce, franchising accounts for nearly one-third of all U.S. retail sales and employs over 7 …