An analysis and classification of problems in small business

International Small Business Journal

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 73-85

  Huang, Xueli ^a   Brown, Alan ^a  

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EID: 0002386898     PISSN: 02662426     EISSN: 17412870     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0266242699181004     Document Type: Article

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