2024
Blackburn, R., Dibb, S., & Tonks, I. (2023). Business and Management Studies in the United Kingdom's 2021 Research Excellence Framework: Implications for Research Quality Assessment. BRITISH JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT. doi:10.1111/1467-8551.12721DOI: 10.1111/1467-8551.12721
Parker, S. C., Åstebro, T., Audretsch, D. B., Blackburn, R., Burke, A., Coad, A., . . . Thurik, R. (2024). “Remembering David J Storey, a pioneer of the entrepreneurship field”. Small Business Economics, 62(1), 1-21. doi:10.1007/s11187-023-00848-1DOI: 10.1007/s11187-023-00848-1
2023
Blackburn, R., Do, H., Vecchiato, R., & Pierrakis, Y. (2023). Innovation and Foresight in SMEs: Lessons from the case of UK Digital Health Companies. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. doi:10.1109/TEM.2023.3336732DOI: 10.1109/TEM.2023.3336732
Blackburn, R., Machin, S., & Ventura, M. (2023). The self-employment trap?: The self-employment trap? (CEP Covid-19 Analysis Series No.030). LSE Centre for Economic Performance, London. Retrieved from https://cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/download/cepcovid-19-030.pdf
The interplay of context and entrepreneurship: the new frontier for contextualisation research (Journal article)
Ben-Hafaiedh, C., Xheneti, M., Stenholm, P., Blackburn, R., Welter, F., & Urbano, D. (2023). The interplay of context and entrepreneurship: the new frontier for contextualisation research. SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS. doi:10.1007/s11187-023-00770-6DOI: 10.1007/s11187-023-00770-6
Blackburn, R., Machin, S., & Ventura, M. (2023). From Covid-19 to collapse? The self-employed and the cost of living crisis: From Covid-19 to collapse? The self-employed and the cost of living crisis: Covid-19 Analysis Series (No.029 February 2023).
Blackburn, R. (n.d.). Editorial: Reflections on David J Storey. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship. doi:10.1177/02662426231210998DOI: 10.1177/02662426231210998
2022
In search of spatial differences: Evidence from a study of small service sector enterprises (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., & Curran, J. (2022). In search of spatial differences: Evidence from a study of small service sector enterprises. In Routledge Library Editions: Small Business (Vol. 4, pp. 164-193).
Blackburn, R., Ventura, M., & Machin, S. (2022). Covid-19 and the self-employed - A two year update: Covid-19 and the self-employed - A two year update (CEPCOVID-19-028). London School of Economics. Retrieved from https://cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/download/cepcovid-19-028.pdf
Razzak, B. M., Blackburn, R., & Saridakis, G. (2022). Employees' working life and performance of UK ethnic minority restaurants: a qualitative approach. BENCHMARKING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, 29(1), 47-67. doi:10.1108/BIJ-08-2020-0436DOI: 10.1108/BIJ-08-2020-0436
2021
Blackburn, R., Machin, S., & Ventura, M. (2021). Covid-19 and the self-employed - 18 months into the crisis: Covid-19 and the self-employed - 18 months into the crisis. Covid-19 Analysis Series (No. 025 November 2021). London: Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics. Retrieved from https://cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/download/cepcovid-19-025.pdf
From subsistence farming to agribusiness and nonfarm entrepreneurship: Does it improve economic conditions and well-being in Uganda? (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., Saridakis, G., Georgellis, Y., Muñoz Torres, R., & Mohammed, A. -M. (2021). From subsistence farming to agribusiness and nonfarm entrepreneurship: Does it improve economic conditions and well-being in Uganda?. Journal of Business Research. doi:10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.07.037DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.07.037
Imarhiagbe, B. O., Smallbone, D., Saridakis, G., Blackburn, R., & Mohammed, A. -M. (2021). Access to finance for SMEs in post-socialist countries: the Baltic States and the South Caucasus compared. JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, 28(5), 744-774. doi:10.1108/JSBED-01-2021-0036DOI: 10.1108/JSBED-01-2021-0036
2020
An introduction to Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (Chapter)
Laveren, E., Blackburn, R., Ben-Hafaïedh, C., Díaz-García, C., & González-Moreno, Á. (2020). An introduction to Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. In Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781839109690.00006DOI: 10.4337/9781839109690.00006
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (Book)
Laveren, E., Blackburn, R., Ben-Hafaïedh, C., Díaz-García, C., & González Moreno, Á. (Eds.) (2020). Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781839109690DOI: 10.4337/9781839109690
Afrahi, B., & Blackburn, R. (2020). Emotion and Business Exit. In Academy of Management Proceedings Vol. 2020 (pp. 12849). Academy of Management. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2020.12849abstractDOI: 10.5465/ambpp.2020.12849abstract
Hand, C., Iskandarova, M., & Blackburn, R. (2020). Founders’ social identity and entrepreneurial self-efficacy amongst nascent entrepreneurs: A configurational perspective. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 13, e00160. doi:10.1016/j.jbvi.2020.e00160DOI: 10.1016/j.jbvi.2020.e00160
2019
Blackburn, R., Smallbone, D., & Do, H. (2019). Policy Support for Born Global Enterprises: A Critical Review. In RENT XXXIII Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business. Berlin.
Conceptualising the emergence of entrepreneurial identity (Conference Paper)
Kasperova, E., Lewis, K., Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. (2019). Conceptualising the emergence of entrepreneurial identity. In 42nd Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Annual Conference : exploring new frontiers and entrepreneurial places. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/44457/
Introduction: rigour and relevance in European entrepreneurship research (Chapter)
Laveren, E., Blackburn, R., Hytti, U., & Landstrom, H. (2019). Introduction: rigour and relevance in European entrepreneurship research. In RIGOUR AND RELEVANCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH, RESOURCES AND OUTCOMES: FRONTIERS IN EUROPEAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH (pp. 1-7). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Rigour and Relevance in Entrepreneurship Research, Resources and Outcomes (Book)
Laveren, E., Blackburn, R., Hytti, U., & Landström, H. (Eds.) (2019). Rigour and Relevance in Entrepreneurship Research, Resources and Outcomes. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781789903980DOI: 10.4337/9781789903980
Afrahi, B., & Blackburn, R. (2019). Entrepreneurs exit strategies : the role of emotion. In British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2019 : Building and Sustaining High Performance Organisations in Uncertain Times : Challenges and Opportunities. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/44047/
Blackburn, R. (n.d.). Entrepreneurship Research in Europe Future Avenues for Research. In 11ème Congrès de l’Académie de l’Entrepreneuriat et de l’Innovation Repenser l’entrepreneuriat : des racines et des rêve. Montpellier.
2018
Blackburn, R., & Stanworth, J. (2018). James (Jim) Curran Obituary. INTERNATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS JOURNAL-RESEARCHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 36(8), 857-858. doi:10.1177/0266242618793017DOI: 10.1177/0266242618793017
Soon, J. L., Blackburn, R., Clercq, D. D., & Iskandarova, M. (2018). CSR logics of SMEs : The case of F&B service and construction sectors in Malaysia. In Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. 41st Conference. Birmingham. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/42663/
Blackburn, R., Kasperova, E., & Kitching, J. (2018). Identity as a causal power. The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 19(4), 237-249. doi:10.1177/1465750318763213DOI: 10.1177/1465750318763213
Identity as a causal power: contextualising entrepreneurs’ concerns (Conference Paper)
Kasperova, E., Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. (2018). Identity as a causal power: Contextualizing entrepreneurs' concerns. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION Vol. 19 (pp. 237-249). doi:10.1177/1465750318763213
Do, H., Smallbone, D., & Blackburn, R. (2018). The governance of born globals and their value chains. In RENT XXXII: Sustainable entrepreneurship: A win-win strategy for the future. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/42382/
Blackburn, R., Do, H., & Tanewski, G. (2018). Internationalisation: Global Issues. In I. O. P. Accountants (Ed.), Australian small business white paper : small business : big vision (pp. 244-264). Victoria, Australia: Institute of Public Accountants. Retrieved from https://www.publicaccountants.org.au/
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education (Book)
Hytti, U., Blackburn, R., & Laveren, E. (Eds.) (2018). Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781788972307DOI: 10.4337/9781788972307
Introduction: innovation and education matters in European entrepreneurship research (Chapter)
Hytti, U., Blackburn, R., & Laveren, E. (2018). Introduction: innovation and education matters in European entrepreneurship research. In ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND EDUCATION: FRONTIERS IN EUROPEAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH (pp. 1-6). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Blackburn, R., Carey, P., & Tanewski, G. (2018). Business advice by accountants to SMEs: relationships and trust. In QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT Vol. 15 (pp. 358-384). doi:10.1108/QRAM-04-2017-0022
Introduction: establishing new frontiers for European entrepreneurship research (Chapter)
Hytti, U., Blackburn, R., & Tegtmeier, S. (2018). Introduction: establishing new frontiers for European entrepreneurship research. In DYNAMICS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEXTS: FRONTIERS IN EUROPEAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH (pp. 1-21). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Preface (Book)
Hytti, U., Blackburn, R., & Tegtmeier, S. (Eds.) (2018). Preface. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781788110990.00005DOI: 10.4337/9781788110990.00005
The Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Contexts (Book)
Hytti, U., Blackburn, R., & Tegtmeier, S. (Eds.) (2018). The Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Contexts. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781788110990DOI: 10.4337/9781788110990
Blackburn, R., Tanewski, G., & Carey, P. (2018). Business advice by accountants to SMEs: relationships and trust. Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management. doi:10.1108/QRAM-04-2017-0022DOI: 10.1108/QRAM-04-2017-0022
Smallbone, D., Do, H., Blackburn, R., Isusi, I., Corral, A., Duran, J., & Patrini, V. (2018). Future of manufacturing : born globals and their value chains: Research Report (10.2806/751260). Dublin: Publications Office of the European Union. doi:10.2806/689377DOI: 10.2806/689377
Inclusive entrepreneurship policies : country assessment notes (Report)
Blackburn, R., Do, H., & Kasperova, E. (2018). Inclusive entrepreneurship policies : country assessment notes. OECD. Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/cfe/smes/UK-IE-Country-Note-2018.pdf
The Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Contexts Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research Preface (Chapter)
Blackburn, R. (2018). The Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Contexts Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research Preface. In DYNAMICS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEXTS: FRONTIERS IN EUROPEAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH (pp. VIII-IX). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2017
Do, H., & Blackburn, R. (2017). Entrepreneurial orientation of UK international ventures in turbulent environments. In RENT XXXI: Relevance in Entrepreneurship Research. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/40124/
Preface: Industry 4.0 (Book)
Blackburn, R. (2018). Preface: Industry 4.0. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-49275-8_46DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-49275-8_46
Introduction (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., De Clercq, D., & Heinonen, J. (2017). Introduction. In R. Blackburn, D. De Clercq, & J. Heinonen (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (pp. 1-12). SAGE. Retrieved from https://uk.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-assets/88830_book_item_88830.pdf
The SAGE Handbook of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Book)
Blackburn, R., De Clercq, D., & Heinonen, J. (2018). The SAGE Handbook of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. SAGE Publications Ltd. doi:10.4135/9781473984080DOI: 10.4135/9781473984080
2016
Entrepreneurship, Universities & Resources (Book)
Hytti, U., Blackburn, R., Fletcher, D., & Welter, F. (Eds.) (2016). Entrepreneurship, Universities & Resources. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781786432544DOI: 10.4337/9781786432544
Innovation orientation and export behaviour: insights into a typology of UK SMEs (Conference Paper)
Do, H., Cowling, M., & Blackburn, R. (2016). Innovation orientation and export behaviour: insights into a typology of UK SMEs. In RENT XXX: Innovation, Relational Networks, Technology and Knowledge Transfer as Drivers of Global Competitiveness. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/36749/
Government, SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development: Policy, Practice and Challenges (Book)
Blackburn, R. A., & Schaper, M. T. (2012). Government, SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development Policy, Practice and Challenges Introduction. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Blackburn, R. (2016). Tailor-made support for SMEs towards effective implementation of the EU?s trade and investment strategy. European Parliament: Directorate-General for External Policies: Policy Department. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/37459/
Lai, Y., Saridakis, G., Blackburn, R., & Johnstone, S. (2016). Are the HR responses of small firms different from large firms in times of recession?. Journal of Business Venturing, 31(1), 113-131. doi:10.1016/j.jbusvent.2015.04.005DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2015.04.005
Preface (Book)
Blackburn, R. (2016). Preface.
Saridakis, G., Iskandarova, M., & Blackburn, R. (2016). Student entrepreneurship in Great Britain 2016: intentions and activities: Student Entrepreneurship in Great Britain, Intentions and Activities. Switzerland: GUESSS Switzerland. Retrieved from http://www.guesssurvey.org/publications/publications/national-reports.html
2015
Barriers to exporting: new insights into UK SMEs (Conference Paper)
Do, H., Cowling, M., & Blackburn, R. (2015). Barriers to exporting: new insights into UK SMEs. In RENT XXIV: Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Entrepreneurial Society: a Platform for New Solutions to Old Problems. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/33379/
Determinants of export and innovation management amongst British SMEs (Conference Paper)
Do, H., Cowling, M., & Blackburn, R. (2015). Determinants of export and innovation management amongst British SMEs. In 38th Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Annual Conference: Internationalisation, Innovation and Leadership. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/33378/
Context, Process and Gender in Entrepreneurship (Book)
Blackburn, R., Hytti, U., & Welter, F. (Eds.) (2015). Context, Process and Gender in Entrepreneurship. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781785361661DOI: 10.4337/9781785361661
Introduction: entrepreneurship, contextual, process and gender differentiations (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., Hytti, U., & Welter, F. (2015). Introduction: entrepreneurship, contextual, process and gender differentiations. CONTEXT, PROCESS AND GENDER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP: FRONTIERS IN EUROPEAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH, 1-5. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Can Social Exclusion Against "Older Entrepreneurs" Be Managed? (Journal article)
Kibler, E., Wainwright, T., Kautonen, T., & Blackburn, R. (2015). Can Social Exclusion Against "Older Entrepreneurs" Be Managed?. Journal of Small Business Management, 53(S1), 193-208. doi:10.1111/jsbm.12194DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12194
Job Stress in the United Kingdom: Are Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Large Enterprises Different? (Journal article)
Lai, Y., Saridakis, G., & Blackburn, R. (2015). Job Stress in the United Kingdom: Are Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Large Enterprises Different?. STRESS AND HEALTH, 31(3), 222-235. doi:10.1002/smi.2549DOI: 10.1002/smi.2549
Job creation in born global enterprises: the cases of UK SMEs (Report)
Blackburn, R., & Do, H. (2015). Job creation in born global enterprises: the cases of UK SMEs. European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (EUROFOUND): European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/32384/
One Size Does Not Fit All: Uncovering Older Entrepreneur Diversity through Motivations, Emotions and Mentoring Needs (Chapter)
Wainwright, T., Kibler, E., Kautonen, T., & Blackburn, R. (2015). One Size Does Not Fit All: Uncovering Older Entrepreneur Diversity through Motivations, Emotions and Mentoring Needs. In Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement (pp. 42-66). Palgrave Macmillan UK. doi:10.1057/9781137398390_3DOI: 10.1057/9781137398390_3
A predictive analytics approach for demand forecasting in the process industry (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., Lurz, K., Priese, B., Göb, R., & Darkow, I. (2015). A predictive analytics approach for demand forecasting in the process industry. International Transactions in Operational Research, 22(3), 407-428. doi:10.1111/itor.12122DOI: 10.1111/itor.12122
How the role of the independent editor is changing in relation to traditional and self-publishing (Journal article)
Baverstock, A., Blackburn, R., & Iskandarova, M. (2015). How the role of the independent editor is changing in relation to traditional and self-publishing. LEARNED PUBLISHING, 28(2), 123-131. doi:10.1087/20150206DOI: 10.1087/20150206
Operations research in BASF's supply chain operations (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., Kallrath, J., & Klosterhalfen, S. T. (2015). Operations research in BASF's supply chain operations. International Transactions in Operational Research, 22(3), 385-405. doi:10.1111/itor.12118DOI: 10.1111/itor.12118
Smallbone, D., Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. (2015). Anchor institutions and small firms in the UK: a review of the literature on anchor institutions and their role in developing management and leadership skills in small firms. Rotherham and London: UK Commission for Employment and Skills. Retrieved from https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/
Entrepreneurial identity in its natural, practical and social contexts (Conference Paper)
Kasperova, E., Blackburn, R., & Kitching, J. (2015). Entrepreneurial identity in its natural, practical and social contexts. In RENT XXIV: Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Entrepreneurial Society: a Platform for New Solutions to Old Problems. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/33360/
Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement (Book)
Sappleton, N., & Lourenço, F. (Eds.) (2015). Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement. Palgrave Macmillan UK. doi:10.1057/9781137398390DOI: 10.1057/9781137398390
One size does not fit all: Uncovering older entrepreneur diversity through motivations, emotions and mentoring needs (Chapter)
Wainwright, T., Kibler, E., Kautonen, T., & Blackburn, R. (2015). One size does not fit all: Uncovering older entrepreneur diversity through motivations, emotions and mentoring needs. In Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement (pp. 42-66). doi:10.1057/9781137398390.0008DOI: 10.1057/9781137398390
Blackburn, R., Kitching, J., & Saridakis, G. (2015). The legal needs of small businesses: an analysis of small businesses? experience of legal problems, capacity and attitudes. Legal Services Board. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/32864/
Who are the independent editors, how did they reach their role and what are their associated job satisfactions? (Journal article)
Baverstock, A., Blackburn, R., & Iskandarova, M. (2015). Who are the independent editors, how did they reach their role and what are their associated job satisfactions?. LEARNED PUBLISHING, 28(1), 43-53. doi:10.1087/20150107DOI: 10.1087/20150107
2014
Blackburn, R., & Iskandarova, M. (2014). Student entrepreneurship across the globe: intentions and activities. Report for England 2013/2014. Small Business Research Centre, Kingston Business School, Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/29604/
Employment regulation. Part B: Employer perceptions of maternity and paternity leave and flexible working arrangements (Report)
Jordan, E., Thomas, A. P., Kitching, J. W., & Blackburn, R. A. (2014). Employment regulation. Part B: Employer perceptions of maternity and paternity leave and flexible working arrangements (BIS/13/1286). Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/28039/
Editorial note of thanks to referees (Journal article)
Editorial note of thanks to referees (2014). International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 32(1), 3. doi:10.1177/0266242613519993DOI: 10.1177/0266242613519993
Age and Subjective Age Identity as Moderators of the Entrepreneurial Intention-Action Relationship (Journal article)
Kautonen, T., Kibler, E., Wainwright, T., Fink, M., & Blackburn, R. (2014). Age and Subjective Age Identity as Moderators of the Entrepreneurial Intention-Action Relationship. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2014(1), 10149. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2014.10149abstractDOI: 10.5465/ambpp.2014.10149abstract
Embodied practices, concerns and entrepreneurial identity (Conference Paper)
Kasperova, E., & Blackburn, R. (2014). Embodied practices, concerns and entrepreneurial identity. In 59th International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference 2014: Entrepreneurship and Sustainability. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/28641/
Kuura, A., Blackburn, R. A., & Lundin, R. A. (2014). Entrepreneurship and projects-Linking segregated communities. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, 30(2), 214-230. doi:10.1016/j.scaman.2013.10.002DOI: 10.1016/j.scaman.2013.10.002
Entrepreneurship, people and organisations: Frontiers in european entrepreneurship research (Book)
Blackburn, R., Delmar, F., Fayolle, A., & Welter, F. (2014). Entrepreneurship, people and organisations: Frontiers in european entrepreneurship research.
From idea to publication: managing the research process (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., & Welter, F. (2014). From idea to publication: managing the research process. In HOW TO GET PUBLISHED IN THE BEST ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOURNALS: A GUIDE TO STEER YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER (pp. 72-93). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Introduction: Entrepreneurship and wealth creation for economies, organisations and people (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., Welter, F., Delmar, F., & Fayolle, A. (2014). Introduction: Entrepreneurship and wealth creation for economies, organisations and people. In Entrepreneurship, People and Organisations: Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research (pp. 1-6).
Blackburn, R., & Smallbone, D. (2014). Sustaining self-employment for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Paris: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Retrieved from https://www.oecd.org/
2013
Ageing and new business creation: the role of subjective age identity (Conference Paper)
Kautonen, T., Kibler, E., Wainwright, T., Fink, M., & Blackburn, R. (2013). Ageing and new business creation: the role of subjective age identity. In 36th Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Annual Conference: Escape Velocity: Entrepreneurship in an Internationalising Environment. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/29904/
Entrepreneurial Business and Society (Book)
Welter, F., Blackburn, R., Ljunggren, E., & Åmo, B. W. (Eds.) (2013). Entrepreneurial Business and Society. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781782546023DOI: 10.4337/9781782546023
Entrepreneurial business and society: introduction (Chapter)
Welter, F., Blackburn, R., Ljunggren, E., & Amo, B. W. (2013). Entrepreneurial business and society: introduction. In Unknown Book (pp. 3-10). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
The lost art of loyalty: a key to business growth (Report)
Blackburn, R., & Giudici, A. (2013). The lost art of loyalty: a key to business growth. Barclays Bank/Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/25898/
Employment regulation. Part A: Employer perceptions and the impact of employment regulation (Report)
Jordan, E., Thomas, A. P., Kitching, J. W., & Blackburn, R. A. (2013). Employment regulation. Part A: Employer perceptions and the impact of employment regulation: Employment Relations Research Series. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/25003/
Small business performance: business, strategy and owner‐manager characteristics (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. A., Hart, M., & Wainwright, T. (2013). Small business performance: business, strategy and owner‐manager characteristics. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 20(1), 8-27. doi:10.1108/14626001311298394DOI: 10.1108/14626001311298394
Government, SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development (Book)
Blackburn, R. A. (n.d.). Government, SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development. M. T. Schaper (Ed.), Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781315585666DOI: 10.4324/9781315585666
2012
Untitled (Journal article)
Audretsch, D. B., Blackburn, R., & Ribeiro, D. (2012). Untitled. SERVICE INDUSTRIES JOURNAL, 32(15), 2343-2346. doi:10.1080/02642069.2012.677835DOI: 10.1080/02642069.2012.677835
A framework for benchmarking small business consumers? need for and use of legal services: a report to the Legal Services Board (Report)
Pleasence, P., Balmer, N. J., Blackburn, R., & Wainwright, T. (2012). A framework for benchmarking small business consumers? need for and use of legal services: a report to the Legal Services Board. PPSR. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/22866/
Export to expand: the key to small business growth in the UK (Report)
Blackburn, R. (2012). Export to expand: the key to small business growth in the UK. Barclays Bank: Barclays. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/23892/
Research programme on business know-how (LIIKE2) 2006?2009: evaluation report (Report)
Blackburn, R., Liukkonen, P., & Alasoini, T. (2012). Research programme on business know-how (LIIKE2) 2006?2009: evaluation report: Publications of the Academy of Finland. Academy of Finland: Academy of Finland. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/23893/
Segmenting the SME market and implications for service provision: a literature review (Report)
Blackburn, R. (2012). Segmenting the SME market and implications for service provision: a literature review (09/12). ACAS: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/23398/
2011
Wainwright, T., Kibler, E., Blackburn, R., & Kautonen, T. (2011). Who are you calling old?: revisiting notions of age and ability amongst older entrepreneurs. In 34th Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Annual Conference: Sustainable futures: enterprising landscapes and communities. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/21480/
Policy support for SMEs (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., & Smallbone, D. (2011). Policy support for SMEs. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING C-GOVERNMENT AND POLICY, 29(4), 571-576. doi:10.1068/c2904edDOI: 10.1068/c2904ed
SMEs and social dialogue in the new Europe: the case of Hungary (Chapter)
Smallbone, D., Roman, Z., & Blackburn, R. (2011). SMEs and social dialogue in the new Europe: the case of Hungary. In HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP POLICIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE (pp. 65-82). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
(Work)Life after work: understanding barriers to older entrepreneurship in London (Conference Paper)
Kibler, E., Wainwright, T., Kautonen, T., & Blackburn, R. (2011). (Work)Life after work: understanding barriers to older entrepreneurship in London. In 56th Annual ICSB World Conference. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/19613/
Unmasking the Entrepreneur (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. (2011). Unmasking the Entrepreneur. MANAGEMENT LEARNING, 42(1), 121-124. doi:10.1177/13505076110420010703DOI: 10.1177/13505076110420010703
Challenges and Controversies in Management Research (Book)
Lee, B., & Cassell, C. (Eds.) (n.d.). Challenges and Controversies in Management Research. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203834114DOI: 10.4324/9780203834114
Small Business and Entrepreneurship An Analysis of Publications and Implications for the Development of the Field (Chapter)
Xheneti, M., & Blackburn, R. (2011). Small Business and Entrepreneurship An Analysis of Publications and Implications for the Development of the Field. In CHALLENGES AND CONTROVERSIES IN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (pp. 367-388). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Exploring social barriers to older self-employment (Conference Paper)
Wainwright, T., Kibler, E., Blackburn, R., & Kautonen, T. (2011). Exploring social barriers to older self-employment. In RENT XXV: Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business: 25th Anniversary Conference. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/21700/
Small company abbreviated accounts: a regulatory burden or a vital disclosure? (Report)
Kitching, J., Kasperova, E., Blackburn, R., & Collis, J. (2011). Small company abbreviated accounts: a regulatory burden or a vital disclosure?. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/19292/
World Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship Foreword (Chapter)
Blackburn, R. (2011). World Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship Foreword. In WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (pp. XIII-XIV). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2010
Advice seeking strategies: entrepreneurs’ and accountants’ perspectives (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., Tanewski, G., & Carey, P. (2010). Advice seeking strategies: entrepreneurs’ and accountants’ perspectives. In RENT XXIV: Research in entrepreneurship and small business. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18450/
The year ahead: a view from Britain’s small businesses (Report)
Blackburn, R., & Wainwright, T. (2010). The year ahead: a view from Britain’s small businesses. Barclays Bank PLC. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/17522/
Exploring entrepreneurial exits: a study of individual exit experiences in Finland and the UK (Chapter)
Aaltonen, S., Blackburn, R., & Heinonen, J. (2010). Exploring entrepreneurial exits: a study of individual exit experiences in Finland and the UK. In Unknown Book (pp. 145-168). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
SME development issues in Europe (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R. (2010). SME development issues in Europe. In 7th SMEs in a global economy conference: challenges and prospects. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18449/
La contribuio de les petites i mitjanes empreses a l’ocupacio i al creixment (Chapter)
Blackburn, R. A., & Kasperova, E. (2010). La contribuio de les petites i mitjanes empreses a l’ocupacio i al creixment. In A. R. Font, & A. M. R. Penalva (Eds.), Informe economic i social de les Illes Balears 2009 (pp. 242-251). Palma, Majorca: Caixa de Balears "SA NOSTRA". Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/17832/
Small business and entrepreneurship (SBE): an analysis of publications and implications for the development of the field (Conference Paper)
Xheneti, M., & Blackburn, R. (2010). Small business and entrepreneurship (SBE): an analysis of publications and implications for the development of the field. In Rencontres de St-Gall 2010: Strategic Entrepreneurship ï?? The Promise for Future Entrepreneurship, Family Business and SME Research?. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/17883/
The role of trust, relationships and professional ethics in the supply of external business advice by accountants to SMEs (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., Carey, P., & Tanewski, G. A. (2010). The role of trust, relationships and professional ethics in the supply of external business advice by accountants to SMEs. In Australian Centre for Financial Studies - Finsia Banking and Finance Conference 2010. Melbourne. Retrieved from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1592342
The role of trust, relationships and professional ethics in the supply of external business advice by accountants to SMEs (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., Carey, P., & Tanewski, G. A. (2010). The role of trust, relationships and professional ethics in the supply of external business advice by accountants to SMEs. In 50th AFAANZ Conference. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18014/
The role of small and medium practices in providing business support to small- and medium-sized enterprises (Report)
Blackburn, R., & Jarvis, R. (2010). The role of small and medium practices in providing business support to small- and medium-sized enterprises (Information Paper April). International Federation of Accountants: International Federation of Accountants. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/12261/
LINKING HR FORMALITY WITH EMPLOYEE JOB QUALITY: THE ROLE OF FIRM AND WORKPLACE SIZE (Journal article)
Storey, D. J., Saridakis, G., Sen-Gupta, S., Edwards, P. K., & Blackburn, R. A. (2010). LINKING HR FORMALITY WITH EMPLOYEE JOB QUALITY: THE ROLE OF FIRM AND WORKPLACE SIZE. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 49(2), 305-329. doi:10.1002/hrm.20347DOI: 10.1002/hrm.20347
Business advice to SMEs: professional competence, trust and ethics (Report)
Blackburn, R., Carey, P., & Tanewski, G. A. (2010). Business advice to SMEs: professional competence, trust and ethics: ACCA Research Report. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/15531/
The eXport factor: British SMEs’ approach to doing business overseas (Report)
Blackburn, R., & Wainwright, T. (2010). The eXport factor: British SMEs’ approach to doing business overseas. Barclays. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18052/
2009
Blackburn, R., & Brush, C. (2009). Understanding the Challenges to Growth in Entrepreneurial Firms: Cases from the UK and USA. In https://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=588. Budapest: EIASM.
Pathways to entrepreneurial growth: The influence of management, marketing, and money (Journal article)
Brush, C. G., Ceru, D. J., & Blackburn, R. (2009). Pathways to entrepreneurial growth: The influence of management, marketing, and money. BUSINESS HORIZONS, 52(5), 481-491. doi:10.1016/j.bushor.2009.05.003DOI: 10.1016/j.bushor.2009.05.003
Business strategies and performance during difficult economic conditions (Report)
Kitching, J., Blackburn, R., Smallbone, D., & Dixon, S. (2009). Business strategies and performance during difficult economic conditions (09/1031). Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS). Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/5852/
Researching small firms and entrepreneurship: Past, present and future (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., & Kovalainen, A. (2009). Researching small firms and entrepreneurship: Past, present and future. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT REVIEWS, 11(2), 127-148. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2370.2008.00254.xDOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2370.2008.00254.x
Parkes, R., Gracie, A., Smith, L., Blackburn, R., & South, R. (2009). Survey of Londoners who recently set up their own businesses. The London Assembly: Prevista. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/12062/
2008
Blackburn, R., Kitching, J., Hart, M., Brush, C., & Ceru, D. (2008). Growth challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises: a UK-US comparative study (URN 09/683). HM Treasury; Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/4778/
Small firms' strategic stickiness and the impact of state interventions (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., & Smallbone, D. (2008). Small firms' strategic stickiness and the impact of state interventions. In INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND HRM (pp. 305-325). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Business exit as a learning experience: a study of individual experiences in Finland and the UK (Conference Paper)
Heinonen, J., Aaltonen, S., & Blackburn, R. (2008). Business exit as a learning experience: a study of individual experiences in Finland and the UK. In RENT XXII Conference: Entrepreneurship as an Engine for Regional Development. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/12004/
Community-based business advice: evidence, practice and sustainability (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., Kitching, J., Smallbone, D., Bednall, T., & Pardo, A. (2008). Community-based business advice: evidence, practice and sustainability. In 31st Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference: International Entrepreneurship - promoting excellence in education, research and practice. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/12005/
Clusters in the new media industry: relevant model or artifact? (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., & Conway, C. (2008). Clusters in the new media industry: relevant model or artifact?. In Rencontres de St-Gall 2008: Innovation, competitiveness, growth and tradition in SMEs. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/12025/
An examination of employee job quality by workplace size (Conference Paper)
Storey, D. J., Saridakis, G., Sen-Gupta, S., Edwards, P. K., & Blackburn, R. (2008). An examination of employee job quality by workplace size. In Ciclo de Conferencias Bancaja Jóvenes Emprendedores 2008: Ponentes internacionales expertos.. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/12026/
Growth challenges for SMEs: a UK-US comparative study (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., Hart, M., & Kitching, J. (2008). Growth challenges for SMEs: a UK-US comparative study. In Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) / Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Seminar: SME Growth. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/12024/
Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SAGE Library in Business and Management) (Book)
Blackburn, R., & Brush, C. (Eds.) (2008). Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SAGE Library in Business and Management). Los Angeles, London, New Dehli, Singapore: Sage. Retrieved from https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/small-business-and-entrepreneurship/book230671
The impact of regulation on small business performance: report for the Enterprise Directorate of BERR (Report)
Anyadike-Danes, M., Athayde, R., Blackburn, R., Hart, M., Kitching, J., Smallbone, D., & Wilson, N. (2008). The impact of regulation on small business performance: report for the Enterprise Directorate of BERR (08/806). Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/11954/
Researching small firms and entrepreneurship in the UK: Developments and distinctiveness (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. A., & Smallbone, D. (2008). Researching small firms and entrepreneurship in the UK: Developments and distinctiveness. ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE, 32(2), 267-288. doi:10.1111/j.1540-6520.2007.00226.xDOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6520.2007.00226.x
Does regulation promote small business performance? A critical realist informed approach (Conference Paper)
Kitching, J., Hart, M., Wilson, N., & Blackburn, R. (2008). Does regulation promote small business performance? A critical realist informed approach. In 31st Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference: International Entrepreneurship - promoting excellence in education, research and practice. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/7354/
Editors’ introduction. "Small business and entrepreneurship: convergence or divergence?" (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., & Brush, C. (2008). Editors’ introduction. "Small business and entrepreneurship: convergence or divergence?". In R. Blackburn, & C. Brush (Eds.), Small business and entrepreneurship (pp. xxvii-lxvi). London, U.K.: Sage Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/11885/
Interviews - groups (Chapter)
Blackburn, R. (2008). Interviews - groups. In R. Thorpe, & R. Holt (Eds.), The Sage dictionary of qualitative management research (pp. 122-124). London: SAGE Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/6912/
2007
Supporting inclusion in enterprise development: final report (Report)
Blackburn, R., Hyde, R., Kitching, J., & Smallbone, D. (2007). Supporting inclusion in enterprise development: final report. Small Business Research Centre, Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/11947/
From the margins to the mainstream: the development of research on small business and entrepreneurship in the UK (Report)
Blackburn, R. A., & Smallbone, D. (2007). From the margins to the mainstream: the development of research on small business and entrepreneurship in the UK. Kingston Business School, Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/6404/
The business case for sustainability? An examination of small firms in the UK's construction and restaurant sectors (Journal article)
Revell, A., & Blackburn, R. (2007). The business case for sustainability? An examination of small firms in the UK's construction and restaurant sectors. Business Strategy and the Environment, 16(6), 404-420. doi:10.1002/bse.499DOI: 10.1002/bse.499
Mainstreaming business support targeted at disadvantaged communities (Report)
Blackburn, R., Smallbone, D., Hart, M., Eadson, W., & Athayde, R. (2007). Mainstreaming business support targeted at disadvantaged communities. Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/40855/
The analysis of SMEs and some methodological challenges (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., Edwards, P., Storey, D., Saridakis, G., & Sen-Gupta, S. (2007). The analysis of SMEs and some methodological challenges. In K. Whitfield, & K. Huxley (Eds.), Innovations in the 2004 Workplace Employment Relations Survey (pp. 119-145). Cardiff, UK: Cardiff University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/2273/
2006
Understanding the relationship between regulation and entrepreneurs: different methods, different understandings (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R. (2006). Understanding the relationship between regulation and entrepreneurs: different methods, different understandings. In Understanding the Regulatory Climate for Entrepreneurship and SMEs: Rencontres de St-Gall 2006. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/11658/
Fix or fixation? The contributions and limitations of entrepreneurship and small firms to combating social exclusion (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. T., & Ram, M. (2006). Fix or fixation? The contributions and limitations of entrepreneurship and small firms to combating social exclusion. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 18(1), 73-89. doi:10.1080/08985620500419566DOI: 10.1080/08985620500419566
SMEs, regulation and the role of the accountant (Report)
Blackburn, R., Eadson, W., Lefebvre, R., & Gans, P. (2006). SMEs, regulation and the role of the accountant (96). Association of Chartered Certified Accountants: ACCA. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/2276/
2005
Analysis of the impact of the tax system on the cash flow of small businesses: a report for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) (Report)
Blackburn, R. A., Hart, M., Smallbone, D., Kitching, J., Eadson, W., & Bannon, K. (2005). Analysis of the impact of the tax system on the cash flow of small businesses: a report for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Kingston Business School, Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/6225/
Exploring the unforeseen effects of regulation on small firms (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., Smallbone, D., & Hart, M. (2005). Exploring the unforeseen effects of regulation on small firms. In 28th Institute for Small Business and Entreprenuership (ISBE) Conference: Illuminating Entrepreneurship - the theory and practice of enterprise creation and development. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/22202/
Improving access to business advice in rural areas: an evaluation (Report)
Smallbone, D., Kitching, J., Hyde, R., & Blackburn, R. (2005). Improving access to business advice in rural areas: an evaluation. Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/2177/
Blackburn, R., Smallbone, D., & Odammten, T. (2005). Reaching the parts that other policies have failed to reach? Developing ethnic minority business support in the UK through increasing engagement with minority communities. In https://icsb.org/project/icsb-2005/. Washington DC. Retrieved from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2013103
Blackburn, R., & Hart, M. (2005). Understanding business performance: exploring the relative contribution of context, strategy and owner managers’ characteristics. In Understanding business performance: exploring the relative contribution of context, strategy and owner managers' characteristics. In: 50th International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference 2005;. Washington D.C., U.S.A. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18637/
Burden of employment regulation in small firms: hyperbole or reality? (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., & Hart, M. (2005). Burden of employment regulation in small firms: hyperbole or reality?. In C. Gray, & G. Bannock (Eds.), Government regulation and the small firm (pp. 53-58). Milton Keynes, UK: Open University Business School. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/2272/
2004
Labour regulation and SMEs: A challenge to competitiveness and employability? (Chapter)
Hart, M., & Blackburn, R. (2004). Labour regulation and SMEs: A challenge to competitiveness and employability?. In Managing Labour in Small Firms (pp. 133-158). doi:10.4324/9780203495612DOI: 10.4324/9780203495612
Researching the employment relationship in small firms: What are the contributions from the employment relations and small business literatures? (Chapter)
Blackburn, R. (2004). Researching the employment relationship in small firms: What are the contributions from the employment relations and small business literatures?. In Managing Labour in Small Firms (pp. 43-65). doi:10.4324/9780203495612DOI: 10.4324/9780203495612
SMEs and their response to environmental issues in the UK (Report)
Revell, A., & Blackburn, R. (2004). SMEs and their response to environmental issues in the UK. Kingston Business School, Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/6226/
Managing Labour in Small Firms (Book)
Marlow, S., Ram, M., & Patton, D. (n.d.). Managing Labour in Small Firms. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203495612DOI: 10.4324/9780203495612
2003
Innovation, intellectual property and informality: Evidence from a study of small enterprises and some implications for policy1 (Chapter)
Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (2003). Innovation, intellectual property and informality: Evidence from a study of small enterprises and some implications for policy1. In Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Small Firms (pp. 19-40). doi:10.4324/9780203466278DOI: 10.4324/9780203466278
Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Small Firms (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. (n.d.). Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Small Firms. doi:10.4324/9780203466278DOI: 10.4324/9780203466278
Small firms, innovation and intellectual property management: The context and a research agenda (Chapter)
Blackburn, R. A. (2003). Small firms, innovation and intellectual property management: The context and a research agenda. In Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Small Firms (pp. 4-18). doi:10.4324/9780203466278DOI: 10.4324/9780203466278
Employment Rights in Small Firms: Some New Evidence, Explanations and Implications (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. (2003). Employment Rights in Small Firms: Some New Evidence, Explanations and Implications. Industrial Law Journal, 32(1), 60-67. doi:10.1093/ilj/32.1.60DOI: 10.1093/ilj/32.1.60
Working families’ tax credit and disabled person’s tax credit: the views, attitudes and experiences of employers (Report)
Athayde, R., Blackburn, R., Hart, M., & Kitching, J. (2003). Working families’ tax credit and disabled person’s tax credit: the views, attitudes and experiences of employers. Inland Revenue: Kingston Business School, Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/2134/
2002
Revolving doors or one-way exits? What happens to owners that close their business (Conference Paper)
Stokes, D., & Blackburn, R. (2002). Revolving doors or one-way exits? What happens to owners that close their business. In 25th ISBA National Small Firms Policy and Research Conference: Competing Perspectives of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18633/
Risk capital and the small music business: determinants of investment from an institutionalist perspective (Conference Paper)
Wilson, N. C., Stokes, D., & Blackburn, R. (2002). Risk capital and the small music business: determinants of investment from an institutionalist perspective. In 25th ISBA National Small Firms Policy and Research Conference: Competing Perspectives of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18632/
Small businesses in the UK: from hard times to great expectations (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R. (2002). Small businesses in the UK: from hard times to great expectations. In The 22nd Japanese Annual Small Business Society (JASBS) National Annual Conference: Reexamination of existence based SMEs. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18631/
The Quality Business Quality Issues in the Smaller Firm (Book)
Blackburn, R., Curran, J., & North, J. (2002). The Quality Business Quality Issues in the Smaller Firm. Routledge.
Learning the hard way: the lessons of owner‐managers who have closed their businesses (Journal article)
Stokes, D., & Blackburn, R. (2002). Learning the hard way: the lessons of owner‐managers who have closed their businesses. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 9(1), 17-27. doi:10.1108/14626000210419455DOI: 10.1108/14626000210419455
The nature of training and motivation to train in small firms (Report)
Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. (2002). The nature of training and motivation to train in small firms. Department for Education and Skills. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/2083/
Editorial (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. (2002). Editorial. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 20(1), 5-6. doi:10.1177/0266242602201001DOI: 10.1177/0266242602201001
Small firms’ awareness and knowledge of individual employment rights (Report)
Blackburn, R., & Hart, M. (2002). Small firms’ awareness and knowledge of individual employment rights. Department of Trade and Industry: Department of Trade and Industry. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/6069/
2001
Older people and the enterprise society: Age and self-employment propensities (Journal article)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (2001). Older people and the enterprise society: Age and self-employment propensities. WORK EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIETY, 15(4), 889-902. doi:10.1017/S0950017001008893DOI: 10.1017/S0950017001008893
Ignorance is bliss, knowledge is blight? Employment rights and small firms (Conference Paper)
Blackburn, R., & Hart, M. (2001). Ignorance is bliss, knowledge is blight? Employment rights and small firms. In 24th ISBA National Small Firms Policy & Research Conference: Exploring the Frontiers of Small Business. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18628/
The UK small business research community and its publication channels: perceptions and ratings (Journal article)
Perren, L., Berry, A., & Blackburn, R. (2001). The UK small business research community and its publication channels: perceptions and ratings. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 8(1), 76-90. doi:10.1108/eum0000000006808DOI: 10.1108/eum0000000006808
Older People and the Enterprise Society: Age and Self-Employment Propensities (Journal article)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (2001). Older People and the Enterprise Society: Age and Self-Employment Propensities. Work, Employment and Society, 15(4), 889-902. doi:10.1177/095001701400438279DOI: 10.1177/095001701400438279
2000
Environmental management and the small firm (Journal article)
Rutherfoord, R., Blackburn, R. A., & Spence, L. J. (2000). Environmental management and the small firm. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 6(6), 310-326. doi:10.1108/13552550010362750DOI: 10.1108/13552550010362750
Researching the Small Enterprise (Book)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. (2000). Researching the Small Enterprise. SAGE.
Much ado about nothing? Small rural enterprises and the national minimum wage (Conference Paper)
Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. (2000). Much ado about nothing? Small rural enterprises and the national minimum wage. In 23rd ISBA National Small Firms Policy and Research Conference - Small Firms: Adding the Spark. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/18630/
Making the connection: the effectiveness of Internet training in small businesses (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., & Athayde, R. (2000). Making the connection: the effectiveness of Internet training in small businesses. Education + Training, 42(4/5), 289-299. doi:10.1108/00400910010373723DOI: 10.1108/00400910010373723
Breaking Down the Barriers: Using Focus Groups to Research Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., & Stokes, D. (2000). Breaking Down the Barriers: Using Focus Groups to Research Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 19(1), 44-67. doi:10.1177/0266242600191003DOI: 10.1177/0266242600191003
Panacea or white elephant? A critical examination of the proposed new small business service and response to the DTI consultancy paper (Journal article)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (2000). Panacea or white elephant? A critical examination of the proposed new small business service and response to the DTI consultancy paper. REGIONAL STUDIES, 34(2), 181-189. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
1999
A critical examination of the proposed SBS (Conference Paper)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. (1999). A critical examination of the proposed SBS. In ISBA Small Firms Policy Forum. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/13497/
Management training and networking in small and medium-sized enterprises in three European regions: implications for business support (Journal article)
Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. (1999). Management training and networking in small and medium-sized enterprises in three European regions: implications for business support. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING C-GOVERNMENT AND POLICY, 17(5), 621-635. doi:10.1068/c170621DOI: 10.1068/c170621
1998
Intellectual property management in the small and medium enterprise (SME) (Journal article)
Kitching, J., & Blackburn, R. (1998). Intellectual property management in the small and medium enterprise (SME). Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 5(4), 327-335. doi:10.1108/eum0000000006797DOI: 10.1108/eum0000000006797
1997
Abstracts and Commentaries (Journal article)
Kitching, J., Rutherford, R., North, J., Kuusisto, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (1997). Abstracts and Commentaries. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 15(4), 88-99. doi:10.1177/0266242697154006DOI: 10.1177/0266242697154006
Small firms and workforce training: some results, analysis and policy implications from a national survey (Chapter)
Curran, J., Blackburn, R., Kitching, J., & North, J. (1997). Small firms and workforce training: some results, analysis and policy implications from a national survey. In M. Ram, D. Deakins, & D. Smallbone (Eds.), Small Firms: Enterprising Futures (pp. 90-101). London: Paul Chapman Publishing Ltd. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/3883/
1996
The future of the small firm in the UK economy (Report)
Blackburn, R. (1996). The future of the small firm in the UK economy. Kingston University: Small Business Research Centre, Kingston University. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/38825/
Abstracts and Commentaries (Journal article)
Read, L., Rutherfoord, R., Hepworth, M., Blackburn, R., Kuusisto, J., & Southern, A. (1996). Abstracts and Commentaries. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 14(2), 69-86. doi:10.1177/0266242696142005DOI: 10.1177/0266242696142005
Establishing small firms’ training practices, needs, difficulties and use of industry training organisations (Report)
Curran, J., Blackburn, R., Kitching, J., & North, J. (1996). Establishing small firms’ training practices, needs, difficulties and use of industry training organisations. HMSO. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/3884/
Introduction: The contribution of small firms to economic regeneration (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., & Jennings, P. (1996). Introduction: The contribution of small firms to economic regeneration. In R. Blackburn, & P. Jennings (Eds.), Small firms: contributions to economic regeneration (pp. 1-11). London, U.K.: SAGE Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/15457/
Local authority privatisation and markets for small businesses (Journal article)
Abbott, B., Blackburn, R. A., & Curran, J. (1996). Local authority privatisation and markets for small businesses. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, 22(3), 72-89. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Small firms: contributions to economic regeneration (Book)
Blackburn, R., & Jennings, P. (Eds.) (1996). Small firms: contributions to economic regeneration. London, U.K.: SAGE Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/15454/
The privatisation of local authority services and market opportunities for small firms (Chapter)
Abbott, B., Blackburn, R., & Curran, J. (1996). The privatisation of local authority services and market opportunities for small firms. In R. Blackburn, & P. Jennings (Eds.), Small firms: contributions to economic regeneration (pp. 99-111). London, U.K.: SAGE Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/15458/
1994
Small firms and local economic networks the death of the local economy? (Book)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (1994). Small firms and local economic networks the death of the local economy?. Sage Publications Ltd.
Abstracts and Commentaries (Journal article)
Curran, J., Jarvis, R., Blackburn, R., Lightfoot, G., North, J., & Kitching, J. (1994). Abstracts and Commentaries. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 12(3), 69-84. doi:10.1177/0266242694123007DOI: 10.1177/0266242694123007
1993
Abstracts (Journal article)
Blackburn, R. A., Jarvis, R., Curran, J., Kitching, J., Klett, M., & Lightfoot, G. (1993). Abstracts. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 11(3), 68-86. doi:10.1177/026624269301100305DOI: 10.1177/026624269301100305
Local economies and small firms: a view from the ground (Chapter)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (1993). Local economies and small firms: a view from the ground. In F. Chittenden, M. Robertson, & D. Watkins (Eds.), Small Firms: Recession and Recovery (pp. 94-112). London, U.K.: Paul Chapman. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/21078/
Networks and Small Firms: Constructs, Methodological Strategies and Some Findings (Journal article)
Curran, J., Jarvis, R., Blackburn, R. A., & Black, S. (1993). Networks and Small Firms: Constructs, Methodological Strategies and Some Findings. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 11(2), 13-25. doi:10.1177/026624269301100202DOI: 10.1177/026624269301100202
The future of the small firm: attitudes of young people to entrepreneurship (Chapter)
Blackburn, R., & Curran, J. (1993). The future of the small firm: attitudes of young people to entrepreneurship. In R. Atkin, E. Chell, & C. Mason (Eds.), New Directions in Small Business Research (pp. 1-17). Aldershot, U.K.: Avebury. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/15647/
1992
Small firms and subcontracting: what is it and where? (Chapter)
Blackburn, R. (1992). Small firms and subcontracting: what is it and where?. In P. Leighton, & A. Felstead (Eds.), The new entrepreneurs: self-employment and small business in Europe (pp. 305-321). London, U.K.: Kogan Page. Retrieved from http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/21077/
1991
Paths of Enterprise The Future of Small Business (Book)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (Eds.) (n.d.). Paths of Enterprise. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203976951DOI: 10.4324/9780203976951
1990
Some Theoretical and Conceptual Issues in the Study of Employment Relations in the Small Service Sector Firm (Journal article)
Kitching, J., Blackburn, R., & Curran, J. (1990). Some Theoretical and Conceptual Issues in the Study of Employment Relations in the Small Service Sector Firm. Management Research News, 13(6), 8-9. doi:10.1108/eb028086DOI: 10.1108/eb028086
JOB QUALITY IN SMALL BUSINESSES - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING FIRMS IN DORSET (Journal article)
BLACKBURN, R. A. (1990). JOB QUALITY IN SMALL BUSINESSES - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING FIRMS IN DORSET. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING A, 22(7), 875-892. doi:10.1068/a220875DOI: 10.1068/a220875
Youth and the Enterprise Culture (Journal article)
Curran, J., & Blackburn, R. A. (1990). Youth and the Enterprise Culture. British Journal of Education & Work, 4(1), 31-45. doi:10.1080/0269000900040103DOI: 10.1080/0269000900040103
1989
Training in the Smaller Business – Investment or Expense? (Journal article)
Blackburn, R., & Hankinson, A. (1989). Training in the Smaller Business – Investment or Expense?. Industrial and Commercial Training, 21(2). doi:10.1108/00197858910133591DOI: 10.1108/00197858910133591
1986
The Role of Marketing in the Small Firm: Evidence from a Regional Survey (Journal article)
Watkins, T., & Blackburn, R. (1986). The Role of Marketing in the Small Firm: Evidence from a Regional Survey. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 4(4), 26-38. doi:10.1108/eb045735DOI: 10.1108/eb045735
