Internationalization among small- andmedium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been the focus of numerous studies. Thiswork expands upon the previous research by examining internationalization froman approach that combines both behavioral theory, including organizationallearning, and the new venture...

Recent critiques of internationalization process models question the wisdom of delaying internationalization. Internationalizing late allows firms to assemble resources and gain experience but also allows inertia to develop. We resolve this tension by positing that internationalization has...