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Engineers learning to become entrepreneurs: stimulations and barriers in Israel. (2006)
Journal Article
CHOREV, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. Engineers learning to become entrepreneurs: stimulations and barriers in Israel. International journal of continuing engineering education and life-long learning [online], 16(5), pages 321-340. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCEELL.2006.010956

This paper explores the processes by which Israeli engineers become entrepreneurs. We employed a qualitative approach, using ethnographic life history interviews with nine entrepreneurial engineers. We find that the uniqueness of the Israeli politica... Read More about Engineers learning to become entrepreneurs: stimulations and barriers in Israel..

The mechanisms and process of entrepreneurial networks: continuity and change. (2006)
Book Chapter
DRAKOPOULOU DODD, S., JACK, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. The mechanisms and process of entrepreneurial networks: continuity and change. In Wiklund, J., Dimov, D., Katz, J.A. and Shepherd, D.A. (eds.) Entrepreneurship: frameworks and empirical investigations from forthcoming leaders of European research. Advances in entrepreneurship, firm emergence and growth, 9. Bingley: Emerald [online], pages 107-145. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1074-7540(06)09005-2

The relevance of networks for entrepreneurship is now well established. However, despite the extent of work carried out there are still clear gaps in our understanding about how networks change and adapt over time and how entrepreneurs actually go ab... Read More about The mechanisms and process of entrepreneurial networks: continuity and change..

The vulnerability of peripheral tourism: the rapid disenchantment of peripheral attraction. (2006)
Book Chapter
IRVINE, W. and ANDERSON, A. 2006. The vulnerability of peripheral tourism: the rapid disenchantment of peripheral attraction. In Müller, D.K. and Jansson, B. (eds.) Tourism in peripheries: perspectives from the far north and south. Wallingford: CABI, pages 109-123.

This chapter explores the impact of foot and mouth disease on peripheral tourist destinations. It is argued that such destinations are extremely vulnerable to changes in visitor perception and that the effects of national disasters impact disproporti... Read More about The vulnerability of peripheral tourism: the rapid disenchantment of peripheral attraction..

The strategic farmer: a cheese producer with cold feet? (2006)
Journal Article
MCELWEE, G., ANDERSON, A.R. and VESALA, K. 2006. The strategic farmer: a cheese producer with cold feet? Journal of business strategy [online], 27(6), pages 65-72. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/02756660610710373

Purpose - The purpose of this article is to explore the strategy of an enterprising farmer. The background problematic is that in Europe, agriculture has faced dramatic pressures for restructuring, and facilitation of the strategic skills of farmers... Read More about The strategic farmer: a cheese producer with cold feet?.

Marketing in high-tech start-ups: overcoming the liability of newness in Israel. (2006)
Journal Article
CHOREV, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. Marketing in high-tech start-ups: overcoming the liability of newness in Israel. International entrepreneurship and management journal [online], 2(2), pages 281-297. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-006-8689-8

For new companies in general, marketing is a critical issue. However, many high tech start ups face particular problems associated with marketing. They may have a product, rather than a customer focus; they may lack marketing experience and may even... Read More about Marketing in high-tech start-ups: overcoming the liability of newness in Israel..

Success in Israeli high-tech start-ups: critical factors and process. (2006)
Journal Article
CHOREV, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. Success in Israeli high-tech start-ups: critical factors and process. Technovation [online], 26(2), pages 162-174. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2005.06.014

This paper develops a model of the factors deemed critical for success in high-tech new ventures in Israel. Israel presents an interesting forum, geographically distant from main markets but richly endowed with human capital, new high-tech ventures a... Read More about Success in Israeli high-tech start-ups: critical factors and process..

Developing the entrepreneurial skills of farmers: some myths explored. (2006)
Journal Article
PYYSIAINEN, J., ANDERSON, A.R., MCELWEE, G. and VESALA, K. 2006. Developing the entrepreneurial skills of farmers: some myths explored. International journal of entrepreneurial behavior and research [online], 12(1), pages 21-39. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/13552550610644463

Purpose - Entrepreneurship is currently at the focus of much theoretical, practical and political interest. In Europe, agriculture has faced dramatic pressures for restructuring, and facilitation of the entrepreneurial skills of farmers and stronger... Read More about Developing the entrepreneurial skills of farmers: some myths explored..