Despite a growing awareness of the internationalization of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), there is still insufficient knowledge about this topic. The authors focus on the following issues: (1) characteristics of principal founders, businesses and the external environment influencing...

Due to globalization and the fast-changing international business environment, manufacturer SMEs have difficulties finding a well-fitting entry mode for themselves. In this study, we have used resource-based, transaction cost, and eclectic theories to explain how we can create a new entry mode...