SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 Pandemic

This paper reports on a comparative study between the structures, regulation and challenges of small and medium size businesses (SMEs) in Australia and two Latin American jurisdictions – Chile and Cuba - with the object of exploring ways in which SME-propitious ecosystem can be configured in an unpr...

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Main Authors: Cantatore, Francina, Mesa Tejeda, Natacha Teresa, Stevenson Graf, Lindsey, Zebryte, Ieva, Guerrero, Joaquin
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Source:Jurídicas, ISSN 1794-2918, Vol. 19, Nº. 1, 2022, pags. 293-325
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dialnet-ar-18-ART00015449282022-09-17SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 PandemicCantatore, FrancinaMesa Tejeda, Natacha TeresaStevenson Graf, LindseyZebryte, IevaGuerrero, JoaquinSMEsregulation and practiceAustraliaLatin AmericaChileCubaCOVID-19PYMEregulación y prácticaAustraliaAmérica Latina (Chile and Cuba)COVID-19This paper reports on a comparative study between the structures, regulation and challenges of small and medium size businesses (SMEs) in Australia and two Latin American jurisdictions – Chile and Cuba - with the object of exploring ways in which SME-propitious ecosystem can be configured in an unprecedented crisis situation. It examines the legislation, bodies and regulation in place which deal with SME issues, including consumer protection, and the differing contextual considerations, taking cognizance of the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the paper explores ways in which SMEs can be assisted and advised of their legal rights, including the provision of clinical and advisory support at a university level, and considers the steps taken by governments in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To compare practices and learn from them the research utilizes three case studies and contrasts the issues faced in an emerging economy such as Cuba with more established frameworks such as Chile and Australia, both OECD countriesEste artículo presenta resultados del estudio comparado de las estructuras, la regulación, y los desafíos de pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMEs) en Australia y América Latina. Aquello con el objetivo de explorar formas de lograr un ecosistema propicio para la actividad de las PYMEs enfrentando una crisis nunca antes visto. Examina la legislación, los órganos y los reglamentos vigentes, entre ellos régimen de protección del consumidor, y las diferentes consideraciones contextuales, entre ellas prestación de apoyo por parte de las clínicas jurídicas y otras iniciativas de las instituciones de la educación superior, teniendo en cuenta los desafíos enfrentados durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Por último, el estudio considera las medidas adoptadas por los gobiernos para mitigar el impacto de la pandemia COVID-19. La investigación utiliza tres casos de estudio y contrasta los problemas enfrentados en una economía emergente como la de Cuba con marcos más establecidos como Chile y Australia para comparar las prácticas y aprender de ellas.2022text (article)application/pdfhttps://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=8561767(Revista) ISSN 1794-2918Jurídicas, ISSN 1794-2918, Vol. 19, Nº. 1, 2022, pags. 293-325engLICENCIA DE USO: Los documentos a texto completo incluidos en Dialnet son de acceso libre y propiedad de sus autores y/o editores. Por tanto, cualquier acto de reproducción, distribución, comunicación pública y/o transformación total o parcial requiere el consentimiento expreso y escrito de aquéllos. Cualquier enlace al texto completo de estos documentos deberá hacerse a través de la URL oficial de éstos en Dialnet. Más información: https://dialnet.unirioja.es/info/derechosOAI | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS STATEMENT: Full text documents hosted by Dialnet are protected by copyright and/or related rights. This digital object is accessible without charge, but its use is subject to the licensing conditions set by its authors or editors. Unless expressly stated otherwise in the licensing conditions, you are free to linking, browsing, printing and making a copy for your own personal purposes. All other acts of reproduction and communication to the public are subject to the licensing conditions expressed by editors and authors and require consent from them. Any link to this document should be made using its official URL in Dialnet. More info: https://dialnet.unirioja.es/info/derechosOAI
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América Latina (Chile and Cuba)
COVID-19
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regulation and practice
Australia
Latin America
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regulación y práctica
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América Latina (Chile and Cuba)
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Cantatore, Francina
Mesa Tejeda, Natacha Teresa
Stevenson Graf, Lindsey
Zebryte, Ieva
Guerrero, Joaquin
SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 Pandemic
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This paper reports on a comparative study between the structures, regulation and challenges of small and medium size businesses (SMEs) in Australia and two Latin American jurisdictions – Chile and Cuba - with the object of exploring ways in which SME-propitious ecosystem can be configured in an unprecedented crisis situation. It examines the legislation, bodies and regulation in place which deal with SME issues, including consumer protection, and the differing contextual considerations, taking cognizance of the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the paper explores ways in which SMEs can be assisted and advised of their legal rights, including the provision of clinical and advisory support at a university level, and considers the steps taken by governments in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To compare practices and learn from them the research utilizes three case studies and contrasts the issues faced in an emerging economy such as Cuba with more established frameworks such as Chile and Australia, both OECD countries
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Cantatore, Francina
Mesa Tejeda, Natacha Teresa
Stevenson Graf, Lindsey
Zebryte, Ieva
Guerrero, Joaquin
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Cantatore, Francina
Mesa Tejeda, Natacha Teresa
Stevenson Graf, Lindsey
Zebryte, Ieva
Guerrero, Joaquin
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SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 Pandemic
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SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 Pandemic
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SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 Pandemic
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SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 Pandemic
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SMEs in Australia and Latin America: A Comparative Study of Regulation and Reality of in Encroaching COVID19 Pandemic
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smes in australia and latin america: a comparative study of regulation and reality of in encroaching covid19 pandemic
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