The use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems by small enterprises is proliferating. Traditionally used by large enterprises, ERP systems are now considered important enterprise management aids, which may contribute to the sustainability and growth of small enterprises. Although varying...

Enterprise development programs recognize 'gender' as an important cross-cutting issue. Strategy to address gender, however, is loosely defined with interpretations varying across agencies. Many such programs consider 'gender' more like an 'annex' rather than effectively addressing gender issues...

In this paper we contribute to an understanding of how small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can be encouraged to participate in the management of environmental common pool resources. We do this by applying ideas from general theories about collective actions and, using evidence from...

With reference to the general importance of transport infrastructure for regional devel-opment, this paper takes a different approach to the analysis of the European Union cohesion policy funding and views it in terms of transport oriented business entities. It analyses the data matrix of...

The paper deals with strategies of small and medium sized enterprises, which are searching for its unique competitive advantage. Research is classified into three domains of strategic management: strategy, vision and process rating. The content of paper is focused on tangible strategies of...

Small and medium enterprises are key part of all market-driven economies. Their size allows them to respond flexibly to market changes and create a more various supply of products for customers. An important role of the SMEs is on the innovation market, which is an integral part of our economy....

Accounting reports are the main certificate of financial position, as well as business and monetary success of the company. Manipulation of accounting reports include fictitious or incorrect processing of the data – all with the aim to camouflage the true picture of firm’s financial health....

Entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic growth. It creates new companies and jobs, nurtures new skills and creates opportunities. The term "entrepreneurship" became increasingly used because it is associated with economic development in a country or a region. Currently, entrepreneurs...

Development of small and medium enterprises (SME) represents primary goal of every modern economy. It is complex challengewhich includes great number of directly concerned parties in every sector of the state and economy. SME stimulate private ownership andentrepreneurship. Their characteristic...