... of resources for their new ventures. Resource acquisition is crucial for new ventures, but it inevitably leads to significant costs increase. Although the NSPs offer various services to REs to reduce these costs, they still struggle to find the right mix of services. Design/methodology/approach From...

... of a firm’s network relationships, its competitive advantages, and the performance of Chinese apparel new ventures. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted, employing a purposive sampling technique. Founders or members of a founding team currently operating a business in the apparel...

...Andrew Atherton Purpose This paper seeks to understand the dynamics of new venture financing across 20 business start‐ups. Design/methodology/approach A total of 20 cases were explored, via initial discussions with the founder(s), and follow‐up contact to confirm sources of financing acquired...

... cognition and action in managing success factors. The findings of the research will potentially help practitioners and policy makers in nurturing entrepreneurial initiatives in a developing country context. Entrepreneurship Cognition Action Critical success factors Developing country New venture...