Sector variations in SMEs use of external business advice

Webber, D. J.; Johnson, S.; Fargher, S.

Abstract

This paper uses employer survey data to identify whether and why the probability that a firm uses external advice varies across sectors. The results suggest that the probability of a firm using external advice does vary across sectors and these sector differences can be explained by differences in inherent problems, managerial aspirations and location. Policy makers should not be sector-blind when encouraging firms to use external advice. © 2010, LEPU, South Bank University.

Citation

Webber, D. J., Johnson, S., & Fargher, S. (2010). Sector variations in SMEs use of external business advice. Local Economy, 25(4), 339-355. https://doi.org/10.1080/02690942.2010.498959

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2010
• Deposit Date: Nov 13, 2014
• Journal: Local Economy
• Print ISSN: 0269-0942
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 339-355
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02690942.2010.498959
• Keywords: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/466373
• Publisher URL: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02690942.2010.498959
• Contract Date: Nov 13, 2014