This research developed from an interest in undertaking a study that would contribute to answering one of the pivotal questions facing those responsible for economic development in New Zealand today. What are the key 'transitions' (or decision points) that firms encounter as they attempt to...

The business population of New Zealand is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As 322,519 (or 99.5%) of Kiwi firms fit into the category of SMEs (here identified as firms employing fewer than 100 FTEs), it is crucial for researchers and policymaker alike to increase their...