Cindy Millman
Biographic Data
| ID | 6814357 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cindy Millman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cindy |
| FAMILY NAME | Millman |
| SIGNATURE | MILLMAN C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Birmingham City University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3670-7249 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Sustainable Digital Marketing for Fashion and Luxury Brands
Former coworkers’ entrepreneurial performance and employee entrepreneurship
The role of guanxi networks in the performance of women-led firms in China
Purpose – This exploratory study aims to examine how knowledge acquired via guanxi (networks and connections) is enabling women in China to overcome a number of significant barriers and challenges in order to start and grow successful businesses. Design/methodology/approach – The authors undertook two in-depth interviews to qualitatively investigate the use of guanxi as a means of overcoming various barriers faced by Chinese women in establishing…
Technology imports, product exports and firms’ R&D investment
New trade theory emphasises the important role that international trade plays in advancing technologies. This study examines the impact of international trade on firm research and development investment (RDI). Specifically, it analyses the impact of technology imports and product exports respectively on firm RDI in the high technology sector of China. The hypotheses are tested against 1111 firms in the high technology sector in Zhejiang province.…
Enter the dragoness”
Purpose The purpose of this exploratory paper is to theorise and examine gender differences in the impact of financial capital on Chinese firms' growth, and investigate the role of guanxi (connections and networks) in the process of obtaining finance. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire is used to collect comprehensive financial data from 18 women to 69 men, which is analysed empirically. Findings Women appear to be no more dis…
Exploring small copreneurial food companies; female leadership perspectives
Purpose The aim of the research was to explore the lead roles taken by women in some successful small copreneurial companies by studying similar small firms in one sector. Design/methodology/approach Here, a multiple case study approach was selected, using narrative as a key focus, to explore the way the business had been set up, and its subsequent growth. The role of both partners was also explored, plus strategy, leadership and work: life balan…
Enter the dragoness”
Purpose The purpose of this exploratory paper is to theorise and examine gender differences in the impact of financial capital on Chinese firms' growth, and investigate the role of guanxi (connections and networks) in the process of obtaining finance. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire is used to collect comprehensive financial data from 18 women to 69 men, which is analysed empirically. Findings Women appear to be no more dis…
The role of guanxi networks in the performance of women-led firms in China
Purpose – This exploratory study aims to examine how knowledge acquired via guanxi (networks and connections) is enabling women in China to overcome a number of significant barriers and challenges in order to start and grow successful businesses. Design/methodology/approach – The authors undertook two in-depth interviews to qualitatively investigate the use of guanxi as a means of overcoming various barriers faced by Chinese women in establishing…
Exploring small copreneurial food companies; female leadership perspectives
Purpose The aim of the research was to explore the lead roles taken by women in some successful small copreneurial companies by studying similar small firms in one sector. Design/methodology/approach Here, a multiple case study approach was selected, using narrative as a key focus, to explore the way the business had been set up, and its subsequent growth. The role of both partners was also explored, plus strategy, leadership and work: life balan…
Enter the dragoness”
Purpose The purpose of this exploratory paper is to theorise and examine gender differences in the impact of financial capital on Chinese firms' growth, and investigate the role of guanxi (connections and networks) in the process of obtaining finance. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire is used to collect comprehensive financial data from 18 women to 69 men, which is analysed empirically. Findings Women appear to be no more dis…
Technology imports, product exports and firms’ R&D investment
New trade theory emphasises the important role that international trade plays in advancing technologies. This study examines the impact of international trade on firm research and development investment (RDI). Specifically, it analyses the impact of technology imports and product exports respectively on firm RDI in the high technology sector of China. The hypotheses are tested against 1111 firms in the high technology sector in Zhejiang province.…
The role of guanxi networks in the performance of women-led firms in China
Purpose – This exploratory study aims to examine how knowledge acquired via guanxi (networks and connections) is enabling women in China to overcome a number of significant barriers and challenges in order to start and grow successful businesses. Design/methodology/approach – The authors undertook two in-depth interviews to qualitatively investigate the use of guanxi as a means of overcoming various barriers faced by Chinese women in establishing…
Former coworkers’ entrepreneurial performance and employee entrepreneurship
Sustainable Digital Marketing for Fashion and Luxury Brands
Business (6 works) · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences (4 works) · Family Business Performance and Succession (4 works) · China (3 works) · Originality (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Economics (2 works) · Entrepreneurship (2 works) · Finance (2 works)