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Small firms' internationalization for development in Tanzania
Rutashobya, Lettice; Jaensson, Jan‐Erik - In: International Journal of Social Economics 31 (2004) 1/2, pp. 159-172
The paper attempts to explore the role of networks in small firms' internationalization in Tanzania. It notes that … stimulate small firms’ competitiveness in the current globalized export markets if the millennium development goals are to be … strategies under the global partnership for development. One such approach is to promote partnering and networks. The Tanzanian …
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Factors associated with formal networking in regional small business: some findings from a study of Swedish SMEs
MacGregor, R.C. - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 11 (2004) 1, pp. 60-74
A number of recent studies have suggested that, for small businesses to compete with their larger counterparts in the electronic commerce environment, many are collaborating in a network arrangement. This study examines whether factors such as business size, business age, business sector or...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014902913
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An analytical review of the factors stimulating smaller firms to export
Leonidou, Leonidas C.; Katsikeas, Constantine S.; … - In: International Marketing Review 24 (2007) 6, pp. 735-770
Purpose – Although exporting can offer many benefits to smaller manufacturers, a large number of these firms refrain from export operations as a result of insufficient stimulation. This paper seeks to critically analyse and creatively synthesise the reasons that may stimulate a smaller firm to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014827409
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The internet and export marketing performance: the empirical link in export market ventures
Lu, Vinh N; Julian, Craig C - 2007
Purpose: This study seeks to examine the empirical link in export market ventures of the relationship between the internet (when it is used for communication, networking, market research, sales, image enhancement, cost reduction and competitive advantage purposes) and export marketing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009475177
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Firm internationalisation and export incentives from a Middle Eastern perspective
Ahmed, Zafar U; Julian, Craig C; Baalbaki, Imad B; … - 2006
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explore the incentives to export that Lebanese entrepreneurs face when engaging in international business. Design/methodology/approach: The study was based on an empirical investigation of the incentives to export that Lebanese firms face when engaging...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009475223
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The internet and export marketing performance
Nhat Lu, Vinh; Julian, Craig C. - In: Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics 19 (2007) 2, pp. 127-144
Purpose – This study seeks to examine the empirical link in export market ventures of the relationship between the internet (when it is used for communication, networking, market research, sales, image enhancement, cost reduction and competitive advantage purposes) and export marketing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014674614
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Internationalization of small, computer software firms
Moen, Øystein; Gavlen, Morten; Endresen, Iver - In: European Journal of Marketing 38 (2004) 9/10, pp. 1236-1251
Internationalization has often been described as a gradual development, in terms of involvement and entry forms, in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014722203
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Strategic impact of new product development on export involvement
Lim, Jeen‐Su; Sharkey, Thomas W.; Heinrichs, John H. - In: European Journal of Marketing 40 (2006) 1/2, pp. 44-60
Purpose – This study seeks to evaluate the importance of new product development cycle time for firms that have a … supports the argument that faster new product development capability must be augmented for firms striving for a higher degree … development cycle time as a determinant of export involvement, and competitive advantage for firms which pursue international …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014722299
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Identifying successful marketing strategies by export regional destination
Lado, Nora; Martínez‐Ros, Ester; Valenzuela, Ana - In: International Marketing Review 21 (2004) 6, pp. 573-597
development is the key.  …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014827294
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Accelerated internationalisation: evidence from a late investor country
Pla‐Barber, José; Escribá‐Esteve, Alejandro - In: International Marketing Review 23 (2006) 3, pp. 255-278
Purpose – Recent studies are trying to adapt the explanation of the internationalisation process to new environmental conditions. This paper aims to offer evidence of the existence of a group of firms that use a speeded‐up internationalisation process. Design/methodology/approach – Cluster...
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