A qualitative approach to developing small firm marketing planning competencies

Demonstrates how a single case study/action science methodology was applied by the researchers in assisting the lead entrepreneur and management team in a small firm to develop marketing planning competencies, thereby ensuring company growth and hopefully survival. The research illustrates how the acquisition of these skills enabled the client company to overcome a series of obstacles to strategic growth and thereby maintain a positive entrepreneurial effort.

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