This collective book offers a cross-country perspective on the internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Scholars from prestigious institutions in Europe, North America, Australia and China provide new insights on how SMEs develop and perform their international activities.

FrontMatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Executive Summary -- I INTRODUCTION -- Introduction -- II PROCEEDINGS -- Opening Remarks -- Panel I - SBIR at the Department of Defense -- Panel II - SBIR at the National Institutes of Health -- Panel III - SBIR at NASA -- Panel IV - SBIR at the Department...

Front Matter -- CONTENTS -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- I. METHODOLOGY PAPER -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Overview of the Study Process -- 3. Clarifying Study Objectives -- 4. Developing Operational Definitions and Concepts -- 5. Potential Metrics for Addressing Study Objectives -- 6. Existing Data Sources...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Findings and Recommendations -- 3 Applications and Awards at NASA -- 4 SBIR Program Outcomes -- 5 Program Management -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: NASA SBIR Program Data -- Appendix B: NRC Phase II Survey and NRC Firm Survey --...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Findings and Recommendations -- 3 SBIR Awards at DoD -- 4 Outcomes -- 5 Phase III Challenges and Opportunities -- 6 Program Management -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: DoD Data Book -- Appendix B: NRC Phase II and Firm Surveys --...

This book investigates, compares, and contrasts the theoretical and practical elements of business concepts and models that are acclimated to the dynamic changes of our modern era. Furthermore, it describes and analyzes the current cooperative interactions among firms, and evaluates the...

Does this sound familiar? You've tried to grow your business but have produced less-than-desired results. You've learned that your working capital, cash flow, financial ratios, and overall profitability are insufficient to afford the costs of needed sales, marketing, and promotional strategies...

Introduction : cultural embedding / Eldar Bråten -- Ethnic experience and global horizons : batik entrepreneurs on a tourist beach in Malaysia / Ingrid Rudie -- Young professionals in urban Java : youth cultures and the imaginary forms of the 'new economy' / Lars Gjelstad -- Gender and...