Enterprise and entrepreneurship on islands and remote rural environments

Kathryn Burnett, Mike Danson · 2017 · The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Summary. Island and remote rural entrepreneurs face distinct challenges beyond typical rural business obstacles, shaped by isolation and peripheralization. The paper compares SME experiences across developing countries and Northern Europe, finding that social capital, cultural values, and local norms drive success. It argues policymakers must account for geographic differences and recognize how remoteness can become a competitive advantage as place-based distinctiveness gains market value.

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  title   = {Enterprise and entrepreneurship on islands and remote rural environments},
  author  = {Kathryn Burnett and Mike Danson},
  journal = {The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation},
  year    = {2017},
  doi     = {10.1177/1465750316686237},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1177/1465750316686237}
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DOI

10.1177/1465750316686237

Countries

United Kingdom

Regions

Europe

Categories

entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems, policy

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2026-04-28