Svenska småföretags tillväxtstrategier : En kvalitativ studie om tre svenska småföretags tillväxtstrategier

Sammanfattning: According to previous research, growth is considered to be an appropriate strategy for small businesses, and is also considered important for the results of small businesses. Studies regarding business growth have been conducted and plenty of information is accessible online and in books. Unfortunately the same can not be said for small businesses strategies in the sense of growth, although this subject more recently has drawn further attention and more research has been conducted. This essay analyzes how small companies in Sweden create growth by examining their growth strategies within the organizations. Interviews have been held with three companies from different industries to gather information relevant to the purpose of the essay. The results from the study indicate that there are both similarities and differences in the strategies small businesses use for growth. The study also indicates that small businesses work with business development without their intention. Three different strategies may be determined: acquisition of financial capital, growth in the present and growth in the future. Most similarities can be found in the strategies for growth in the present, which would be outsourcing personnel and investing equity. In this paper further strategies will be presented and described.