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The Scent Of Change: A Case Study, William K. Foxx, Melissa C. Northam, Corlette S. Burns
The Scent Of Change: A Case Study, William K. Foxx, Melissa C. Northam, Corlette S. Burns
Atlantic Marketing Journal
Decisions about entering into a new business venture involve a variety of considerations, despite the level of experience an entrepreneur has. This case presents the story of a business owner Bennett Gage and his decisions concerning whether or not he should enter into a business where canines are used to detect bed bugs in hotels. This case study gives the reader an opportunity to wrestle with some of the many questions that are part of entering into the creation of a new service.
Micro & Small Enterprises In Ireland: A Brand Management Perspective, Bobby Kennedy, Angela Wright
Micro & Small Enterprises In Ireland: A Brand Management Perspective, Bobby Kennedy, Angela Wright
Dept. of Organisation & Professional Development Publications
Branding aids companies in the acquisition of new customers, allows them to build a favourable reputation, leads to increased customer loyalty and, ultimately, is a driver of profitability. Although there is an impressive quantity of academic literature related to both large corporate and product line branding, there has been less focus regarding the research on branding of small businesses, despite their economic importance.
In the specific case of SMEs in Ireland, branding studies are scant. There is little understanding of the branding practices of SME founder-owners in Ireland, and, moreover, a lack of clarity as to their knowledge levels apropos …