By using research carried out on small business activities this book draws a comprehensive picture of the current situation and speculates on the future; it assesses the impact of factors such as technological innovation and government schemes.

Roger Burrows, University of Surrey; John Stanworth and Celia Stanworth, both at the Polytechnic of Central London; Robin Ward, Nottingham Business School; Alan Felstead, Nuffield College, Oxford; Steve Johnson, Leeds Polytechnic; Shelia Allen, University of Bradford; Carole Truman, Leverhulme Trust; Ray Oakey, Heriot-Watt University Business School; Martin Binks, University of Nottingham

'...Without a doubt the book represents a very accessible, well informed and valuable discussion of contemporary debates relating to the future of small businesses in Britain. As such it should be considered essential reading for anyone interested in the area'. - Dawn Barton.'...Contains much which is stimulating and thought provoking.' - Richard Harrison'Each contribution in the book is well written and provides a variety of thought-provoking conclusions as to the fate of small enterprises in the next decade.' - The Service Industries Journal'Paths for Enterprise provides an excellent, readable and balanced account of the way in which current trends are likely to work out over the next decade for small businesses.' - - Mick Healey, Urban Studies