Breaking the Five-Year Barrier: Essential Tactics for Long-Term Small Business Sustainability and Growth

Tanesha L Ford et al.

International Journal of Applied Management and Technology2025https://doi.org/10.5590/ijamt.2025.24.1607article
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This study explores the sustainability and growth of small businesses beyond the critical 5-year mark, a pivotal milestone often associated with survival challenges. Active business owners within the United States often shut down their operations due to reduced revenues and operational challenges, including the multifaceted factors influencing long-term success. The study places a particular emphasis on effective training strategies by examining the intersection of sustainability and training to identify actionable insights for owners of small business to enhance their resilience and longevity in today’s dynamic economic landscape.

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@article{tanesha2025,
  title        = {{Breaking the Five-Year Barrier: Essential Tactics for Long-Term Small Business Sustainability and Growth}},
  author       = {Tanesha L Ford et al.},
  journal      = {International Journal of Applied Management and Technology},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5590/ijamt.2025.24.1607},
}

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