Discontinuance among new firms in retail: the influence of initial resources, strategy, and gender

Article Abstract:

Differences between business performance of men and women can be variations in initial resources and funding strategy. Women who have fewer start-up resources compensate for that loss through their funding strategies. Firms owned and run by women lessen the odds of discontinuing by adopting the broad generalists theory, which puts emphasis on service and quality instead of pricing. Under this theory, women's capability for simultaneously handling multiple stockholders is taken advantage of.

Retail Trade, Management, Retail industry, Women-owned business enterprises, Women-owned businesses

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New firm survival: industry, strategy, and location

Article Abstract:

There are many variables that contribute to a new firm's success, including location, strategy, and the industry in which the new firm will operate. This study examines these variables and sets out to predict which combination of variables best contributes to overall success and survivabilty. The study concludes that new firms in urban locations, with a broad-based strategy, and with a position upstream in the industry's value chain have the best chance for survival.

Corporations, Analysis

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Relatedness and corporate venturing: does it really matter?

Article Abstract:

This study examines relatedness and its effect on successful venturing. After reviewing the relevant literature, the researchers examine five hypotheses regarding market share, entry strategy, the parent firm's intangibles, and relatedness. The study concludes that various degrees of relatedness is not illustrative of venture success.

Acquisitions Analysis, Acquisitions and mergers, Financial analysis

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