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Title:
EVERYONE’S BUSINESS: SUSTAINABLE MARKETS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD

Authors:
Rohan Ganju

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Rohan Ganju
Charterhouse School, England

MLA 8
Ganju, Rohan. "EVERYONE’S BUSINESS: SUSTAINABLE MARKETS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 8, no. 10, Oct. 2023, pp. 3105-3112, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i10.006. Accessed Oct. 2023.
APA 6
Ganju, R. (2023, October). EVERYONE’S BUSINESS: SUSTAINABLE MARKETS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 8(10), 3105-3112. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i10.006
Chicago
Ganju, Rohan. "EVERYONE’S BUSINESS: SUSTAINABLE MARKETS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 8, no. 10 (October 2023), 3105-3112. Accessed October, 2023. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i10.006.

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ABSTRACT:
The world is confronted with social and environmental issues that must be addressed, and businesses often play an essential part in this process. The characteristic organizational structure of the modern global economy is business networks. Many governments and local leaders propose membership in business networks as an alternative growth approach for regional economic vibrancy. These policies help in fostering hyperlocal economies in a holistic manner. Moreover, local businesses are encouraged to participate in these networks to help them achieve their ESG objectives. This contribution frequently encourages the growth of sustainable enterprises and attracts impact investments. The goal of this study is to elucidate the function of business networks in boosting the economies of the local communities in which they are embedded. It also focuses on how these networks help small enterprises access sustainability and innovation which in turn makes them key contributors to both, the global and local economy.

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