The study examined the extent to which lack of access to external funding constitutes a barrier to innovation for small businesses operating in traditional industries. The findings indicate that, these businesses do not view lack of access to funding as a barrier to innovation for any of the...

The study examined the extent to which lack of access to external funding constitutes a barrier to innovation for small businesses operating in traditional industries. The findings indicate that, these businesses do not view lack of access to funding as a barrier to innovation for any of the...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of organizational culture processes aimed at promoting innovation in small businesses Design/methodology/approach: The empirical study was conducted in Israel on a sample of 202 businesses in face-to-face interviews. Findings:...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of sharing knowledge processes aimed at promoting innovation in small businesses. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical study was conducted in Israel on a sample of 202 businesses in face-to-face interviews. Findings: The...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the funding difficulties of innovative SMEs in traditional sectors (ISTS) and asks whether current conditions represent a financing market failure. Design/methodology/approach – The study explores the financial tools available in Israel and...