Global epidemic crises, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19), usually expose small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) to various kinds of challenges and may put their lives at risk …

Network theory suggests that successful business ownership might depend on the ability of
owners to gain access to resources not under their control in a cost effective way through …

The aim of the research was to test empirically the relationships among personal values of
owner/managers, the strategies they adopt in operating their businesses, and the …

This study tests whether the adoption of Australian best practice corporate governance
recommendations is associated with financial performance measured by return on assets …

This study had two primary objectives. First, to determine whether there are any systematic
networking diffesrences between male and female SME owners. Second, to determine if …

DR. DAVID GADENNE IS A SENIOR LECTURER in Accounting and Foundation Studies at
Sunshine Coast University, Queensland, Australia. The main purposes of this paper are to …

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between audit quality in private firms
and the provision of non-audit services (NAS)–an issue that has rarely been considered in …

This article explores the relationship between the usage of an external accountant and
family firm sales growth and survival. Using a longitudinal panel of Australian small and …

Purpose–The paper aims to examine the management practices of owner‐managers of
small businesses seeking to grow their firms. It seeks to better understand their strategic …

Purpose–To examine differences between family and non‐family SMEs in business goals,
management practices and performance as they grow. Design/methodology/approach–The …