ABSTRACT Farmers markets provide a direct‐to‐consumer marketing path for farmers and small businesses, facilitating customer discovery and product refinement. This paper explores farmers markets as a business incubator, with a focus on beginning vendors and resilience to a shock, namely, COVID‐19 market restrictions.
Mallory L. Rahe +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Developing Employees’ Critical Thinking Skills in Malta
Critical thinking is considered one of the most significant competencies that employees need to develop in order for them to contribute to an organisation’s success and productivity.
Daniel Xerri
doaj +1 more source
Who Are the Consumers of European Farmers' Markets? A Cross‐Country Analysis
ABSTRACT With substantial growth in the number of farmers' markets (FMs) in developed countries, the number of consumers visiting FMs is also increasing. This study comparatively assesses the consumers of FMs in three European countries where FMs traditionally play a distinctive role in food supply chains.
Áron Török +6 more
wiley +1 more source
FACTORS INFLUENCING INNOVATION IN SMES IN ROMANIA [PDF]
Innovation is a broad concept and it is not in contradiction with tradition. Any entrepreneur, even when working in a traditional sector or businesses with strong traditions such as a family business can be innovative.
ONCIOIU FLORIN RAZVAN +1 more
doaj
ABSTRACT Sustainability labels can help support consumers select more socially and environmentally friendly options, thereby enhancing returns for conscientious producers and promoting the transition to a more sustainable food system. However, consumer confusion regarding labels' meaning undermines their effectiveness.
Monika Hartmann +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Does a Specialized Niche Market Vegetable Processor Enjoy Bargaining Power?
ABSTRACT Agribusiness companies may achieve competitive advantage through specialization within niche markets. One such niche is the fresh‐cut fruit and vegetable market, which has been steadily growing in Germany. This study examines whether the specialization of a German fresh‐cut producer grants it with market power within this niche market.
Nikolas Bublik +3 more
wiley +1 more source
The key enablers of competitive advantage formation in small and medium enterprises: The case of the Ha'il region. [PDF]
Thomran M +3 more
europepmc +1 more source
The Analysis of Human Capital Building, Financial Assistance, Facilities and Infrastructure Support, Government Policy on Small Medium Enterprises Development in Rural Area Manado and Minahasa [PDF]
The existence of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plays an important role to the economy of Indonesia. SMEs have been developed rapidly and have a significant contribution to the economic growth, national income and creating job employment. SMEs even play
Momongan, A. P. (Andriano)
core
Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Corrigendum: Role of leadership in adoption of blockchain technology in small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia. [PDF]
Alshareef N, Tunio MN.
europepmc +1 more source

