The aim of the PhD Thesis was to study the strategic development and the forms of relationships that exist among smalland medium-sized hotel enterprises (SMTEs). This business category was chosen as the object of study because of its importance within the tourist offering (Rispoli, Tamma 1995; Kozak, Rimigton 1998). The research looks specifically at smalland medium-sized hotels in Alpine regio...

The opinions and recommendations of the authors of this study do not necessarily reflect official positions of the SBA or other agencies of the U.S. government. Executive Summary The long expansion, two recessions, and financial disruptions affected businesses of all sizes over the past dozen years. Small businesses may be particularly exposed to recessions, banking conditions, and monetary pol...

the best deal. nowhere is more real than today business environment which affect the success or otherwise of any business venture. several authors have attributed failure of businesses particularly small and medium scale enterprises to various factors ranging from training of the entrepreneur to exposure and experience while some analysts opined that business environment could impact on small a...