This text bridges gaps in the literature by offering an edited collection of contemporary research contributions that explore the complex nature of rural enterprise across a range of settings and geographical contexts. In particular, this book includes up to date policy contributions, as well as valuable insights into rural enterprise in practice.

Investigating the Relationship Between Scottish Rural Small Firms’ Social Networks, Extra-local Market Diversification and Internet Usage. Defining and Conceptualising Rural Enterprise. Exploring Rural Enterprise: The Impact of Regional Stakeholder Engagement on Collaborative Rural Networks. Contrasting Perceptions of the Challenges of Rural SMEs: Reconciling Enterprise and Agency Views. The Role of ‘Leader’ in Delivering Resilient Communities. Addressing Rural Social Exclusion in the Developing World: Exploring the Role of African Social Purpose Ventures. Challenges Facing Rural Farm Animal Veterinary Enterprises in the UK. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship on Islands. The Spiritual Dimension of Biodynamics: An Alternative Source of Capital in the Rural Context. Post-Communist Rural Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria. Supporting Female Rural Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise). ‘Seeds’ for Growth? Policy and Support for Micro Rural Food Enterprises in a Peripheral Region. Exploring Rural Enterprise: New Perspectives on Research, Policy & Practice. Series Editors’ Preface. List of Contributors. About the Editors and Contributors. Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship research. Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship research. Copyright page. Investigating the Relationship Between Scottish Rural Small Firms’ Social Networks, Extra-local Market Diversification and Internet Usage. Defining and Conceptualising Rural Enterprise. Exploring Rural Enterprise: The Impact of Regional Stakeholder Engagement on Collaborative Rural Networks. Contrasting Perceptions of the Challenges of Rural SMEs: Reconciling Enterprise and Agency Views. The Role of ‘Leader’ in Delivering Resilient Communities. Addressing Rural Social Exclusion in the Developing World: Exploring the Role of African Social Purpose Ventures. Challenges Facing Rural Farm Animal Veterinary Enterprises in the UK. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship on Islands. The Spiritual Dimension of Biodynamics: An Alternative Source of Capital in the Rural Context. Post-Communist Rural Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria. Supporting Female Rural Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise). ‘Seeds’ for Growth? Policy and Support for Micro Rural Food Enterprises in a Peripheral Region. Exploring Rural Enterprise: New Perspectives on Research, Policy & Practice. Series Editors’ Preface. List of Contributors. About the Editors and Contributors. Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship research. Exploring Rural Enterprise: New Perspectives on Research, Policy & Practice. Copyright page.