Editorial

ID: 5843

Authors: Takeshy Tachizawa.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 1-3, May-August, 2009. 3 page(s).

Document type: Editorial (Portuguese)

Gestão financeira nos micro e pequenos empreendimentos no contexto do agronegócio: uma abordagem de desenvolvimento sustentável

ID: 5835

Authors: Carlos Alberto di Agostini.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 3-24, May-August, 2009. 22 page(s).

Keyword: Financial Management , Globalization , Sustainability

Document type: Article (Portuguese) Show Abstract

Is the financial management of micro and small enterprises different from bigger ones? Yes! Every business has its particularity, nuances and characteristics that make it unique in the corporate world. Despite living in a standardized, globalized and increasingly tending to the business merger and "comoditização" of products, the micro and small enterprises stand out because the practice of financial management is one of the most challenging and exciting in terms of its cycle operational and financial. As in any other business, the financial manager of micro and small enterprises need to find solutions to three fundamental types of problems: what investments to achieve long term, how, where and what cost can be obtained financial resources (funding) for these investments, and how to administer the capital, ie, decisions involving the day-to-day business: buy supplies, pay, sell, receive customers, negotiate with suppliers and so on. Moreover, sustainability is a sign of the survival of man on earth, and economic growth has been anthagonic for maintenance of life on the planet. Until the stock market reflects this condition through the financial performance of businesses classified as "sustainable" in the stock exchange. Financial management in micro and small enterprises in agribusiness can contribute usefulness to help the Earth to sustain our species.

Um modelo de desenvolvimento local baseado em inovação e o papel dos parques tecnológicos na sua implantação

ID: 5836

Authors: Fabio Q. B. da Silva, Marcos Suassuna, Sheyla de Moraes Maciel.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 25-37, May-August, 2009. 13 page(s).

Keyword: Development Public Policies , Science Parks , Support to Technology Based Enterprises

Document type: Article (Portuguese) Show Abstract

This article presents a model of local development based on the promotion of innovation and supported by the concept of local innovation systems. This model can be used to explain local business environments, to analyze itspotentials and weaknesses, to understand the requirements of local developmentprograms, to guide the definition of public policies, among other uses. Besides,the model also allows a better understand of the role of science parksand business incubators in the context of policies and strategies of local development. The article also presents a case study of the application of the model inthe information technology sector of the State of Sergipe and on the planningand modeling of SergipeTec Science Park.

Incubação e aceleração: como conseguir que as companhias incipientes de conhecimento intensivo saiam da fase da “garagem”

ID: 5837

Authors: Lisa Ocampo, Alessia Melasecche Germini.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 38-49, May-August, 2009. 12 page(s).

Keyword: Crescimento e Conhecimento , Incubadora

Document type: Article (English) Show Abstract

When “business ideas” become “official startups,” their creators are forced to leave their comfort zones. Sometimes they know just a little about their target markets, and it is quite clear that investments must be made, costs and risks should be faced, and, hopefully and eventually, there will be profits and returns. Tools to support the creation and growth of innovative companies have been tested at international level, so today a rich variety of examples is available. Incubation and acceleration programs come in all shapes and sizes, with many conceptual differences. This paper examines knowledge-intensive businesses and the approaches adopted to ensure their promotion, with a particular emphasis on the contribution of incubators and business accelerators. It addresses key issues and offers suggestions regarding: a) knowledge-intensive business characteristics and considerations for their support; b) differences between incubation and acceleration as well as roles played by actors involved (agencies, private sector, academic etc); c) requirements to foster startups, to accelerate both their growth rate and their transformation into successful companies.

Software livre: utilização nas empresas incubadas no Vale do Paraíba Paulista

ID: 5838

Authors: Mauro Ricardo da Silva, Fabio França Santos, Marco Antonio Chamon.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 50-63, May-August, 2009. 14 page(s).

Keyword: Free Software , Information Society , Information Technology , Technology Enterprises

Document type: Article (Portuguese) Show Abstract

Add value to products incorporating information is one of the most needed skills to keep companies competitive. In Information Era, globalization imposes a new geography to the societies, and the intellectual resources are spread and connected by nets, integrating both individuals and organizations. In a similar way, as companies became more competitive, this integration put individuals in collaborative relationship, building communities which work together, developing common goods. Thus the concept of free software emerges, with discussions that surpass the limits of the technical field, leading to intellectual property, collaborative work and business model issues. This paper presents a panorama about the use of free software by incubated technology enterprises, in Vale do Paraíba, São Paulo State, Brazil.

Um estudo comparativo das práticas de logística reversa no varejo de médio porte

ID: 5839

Authors: Sérgio Silva Braga Júnior, Edgard Monforte Merlo, Marcelo Seido Nagano.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 64-81, May-August, 2009. 18 page(s).

Keyword: Environmental management , Retail , Reverse logistics , Supermarket

Document type: Article (Portuguese) Show Abstract

Issues related to the environment have been highlighted in business retailers due to environmental pressures or financial earnings provided by the recycling of materials. In order to examine the practices of reverse logistics in retail and how they can be used in environmental management, through a study of multiple cases, this study analyzed and described three cases of retail companies (medium size supermarkets) which have adopted environmental management practices. By comparison you can highlight possible explanations for differences in results obtained in each case. Although environmental, social and economic earnings have wide varieties, the study showed that it can be a new field to be exploited by other retail organizations.

Estímulo à inovação em empresas de base tecnológica de pequeno porte: uma análise da Lei Federal Brasileira de Inovação

ID: 5840

Authors: Leonardo Augusto Garnica, Daniel Jugend.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 82-98, May-August, 2009. 17 page(s).

Keyword: Brazilian Federal Law for innovation , Innovation Management , technology-based companies

Document type: Article (Portuguese) Show Abstract

Considering the technology development demands for small technology-based firms, this article aims, using case studies, analyze influences of the Brazilian Federal Law for innovation considering the needs of small technology-based firms. The main results demonstrated that the law is useful to promote the collaborative technology development involving research institutions and companies as well to obtain governmental funds. However, due to some specific aspects in the process of generating innovation and product development in small technology-based firms that are not covered by this legislation, the law was not succeed to contribute effectively to improving the competitiveness of these companies.

A percepção dos consumidores de produtos ecologicamente corretos: estudo de caso em pequena empresa

ID: 5841

Authors: Geysler Rogis Flor Bertolini, Osmar Possamai, Loreni Teresinha Brandalise.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 99-119, May-August, 2009. 21 page(s).

Keyword: Awareness , Conscious Environment , Ecologically Correct Consumer

Document type: Article (Portuguese) Show Abstract

This article objective is to evaluate consumer perception of the small company in relation to its ecological products. To complete the research the consumer’s awareness measurement tool, in relation to the value offered by organizations, and the environment conscious-degree measurement tool, related to ecological consume and consumer-buying criteria, were used. Chiefly, it was observed that there is little to moderate perception from the interviewers in relation to the company’s ecological products.

A proposal for knowledge management in small and medium enterprise: an I-SPACE BASED in ITC/IS

ID: 5842

Authors: Darwin Omar Romer Artigas, Luis Eduardo Mathison Bonaguro, Daniel Rojas Rivero.

Source: Revista da Micro e Pequena Empresa, v. 3, n. 2, p. 120-143, May-August, 2009. 24 page(s).

Keyword: information management , i-space , ITC/IS , knowledge management , SMEs

Document type: Article (Spanish) Show Abstract

The efficient use of the knowledge, is the key aspect to successful reach competitive advantages at the present time. From this point of view, the small and medium company (SME), always them has presented deficiencies to manage the information and the knowledge, therefore, its aptitudes to innovate and improve of constant form meet highly affected, between others. This study centres on presenting an offer for the evaluation of an environment of management of information in the frame of a "information space" (i-space) based on information technologies and information systems (ITC/IS). In order to determine since these promote the capacities organizations in order that they could initiate successfully the processes of management of knowledge in the SMEs, to achieve the raised aims the realized research is of not experimental field of descriptive type, supported on the hypothetical - deductive method, realized to SMEs of the sector metal - mechanics located in Barquisimeto - Venezuela.