Barriers to entry: new businesses SMEs: Where do we fit?

Barriers to entry can prevent a new business from establishing itself. The closer to zero the barrier score is, the easier it is for a new company to enter the industry. The closer to 2, the harder it is. The trend refers to the change in conditions over the coming years that may change this score. Copyright 2008 Gavin Smith. No part of this article may be reproduced by any means without the written consent of the publisher.