John Cote
2019
Scholar
An Exploration of External and Internal Forces Influencing Small Agri-Value Businesses
In an effort to explore problems encountered by businesses in the value-added sector during the growth phase of their business, interviews with small companies in the agri-food sector in Japan, the UK, Australia, and Canada were conducted. The external influence of government programing and its effectiveness was assessed, as well as insights around internal key factors of the business that allowed for success.
The effectiveness of government programming both from a regulatory and a supportive standpoint were assessed during a series of interviews with various small businesses in several countries. Across the interview group there was agreement that the key to successful policy implementation revolved around clarity of the program, ease of use and the effectiveness of the people who had contact with the small businesses.
