This report covers different aspects of small and medium sized businesses, including the nature of entrepreneurship, SME start-up process, challenges of managing and running SME, government support measures, growth and development strategies, and social and sustainability objectives of chosen organisation. The chosen SME for this report is CafePod Coffee Company, established in London, UK. It also includes reflective journals of 10 weeks. Subject: MS6UK47O - Managing Small and Medium Enterprises.

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Managing Small and Medium Enterprises

This report discusses SME and entrepreneurial theory, the characteristics and importance of SMEs, and best practices in marketing for the hospitality industry. It provides an overview of two SME hotels and their marketing strategies, including word of mouth marketing and telemarketing. The report concludes with advantages and disadvantages of these marketing strategies and effective strategies for telemarketing.

Marketing

SME and Entrepreneurial Theory: Best Practices in Marketing for Hospitality Industry

This reflective journal covers 10 weeks of learning about small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship. It includes topics such as SME characteristics, risk and uncertainty, innovation, planning, growth strategies, and financing options. The journal also discusses the importance of management and the difference between SMEs and large businesses.

Entrepreneurship

Managing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Leadership Management

Professional Development

Sociology

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | Gross Domestic Product

This article discusses the characteristics, traits, and skills of successful entrepreneurs that set them apart from other business managers. It emphasizes the importance of self-motivation, dedication, innovation, and learning ability in entrepreneurship.

Music

Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Genetics

This article defines SMEs in the UK and evaluates their growth and financial contribution to the economy. It also analyzes the political and economic factors affecting their development, including the impact of Brexit. The article compares the impact of SMEs in different UK regions and industries, and examines the difference between an entrepreneur and a manager. Finally, it explores the entrepreneurial characteristics needed for successful business activities.

Cornell University

Design and Creativity

Higher Education

Economics

Political Science

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Growth and Financial Contribution in the UK Economy

This assessment explores the concept of SMEs, their growth and financial contribution to the UK economy. It analyzes the differences between entrepreneurs and managers, examines necessary entrepreneurial characteristics and skills, and evaluates the influence of background and experience on entrepreneurs. The assessment also includes a case study of Croft-Simon's entrepreneurial personality and its correlation with entrepreneurial success.

Managing Small and Medium Enterprises

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SME and Entrepreneurial Theory: Best Practices in Marketing for Hospitality Industry

Managing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | Gross Domestic Product

Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Growth and Financial Contribution in the UK Economy

BTEC HND Assessment: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management