Microcomputers and the SBI Program
Article Abstract:
The small business sector contributes significantly to the U.S. economy. However, lack of management expertise results in unacceptably high failure rates. One form of management assistance is through the Small Business Institute (SBI) program sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Student consulting done through this program can be significantly improved through microcomputer hardware and software support. This will also result in greater computer literacy in both students and client. Qualitative and quantitative measures on the effectiveness of a microcomputer-based SBI Program are presented and discussed. A survey of selected SBI Directors indicates current microcomputer usage and perceptions on the effectiveness of using microcomputers. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: American Journal of Small Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0363-9428
Year: 1985
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Should the SBDC program be dismantled?
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This article offers the results of an analysis of SBDC client evaluations in Iowa. This analysis reveals a high evaluation of faculty and staff at SBDC's relative to other consultants and points out positive relative sales and job increases as a result of the program. It also concludes that there is a relative improvement in results with increases in counseling hours and, particularly, hours spent on planning. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: American Journal of Small Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0363-9428
Year: 1985
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The accounting faculty shortage: industry must help
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A minimum of 5.6 teaching positions are projected to be available for every accountant with a new Ph.D. in 1985, according to a report by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. As the number of accounting professors has declined, the amount of students pursuing degrees in accounting has risen. Professors who are guaranteed full-year employment can be expected to retain their teaching positions.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1985
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