Internationalisation of SMEs: European comparative studies

摘要: We examine new research on the internationalisation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in 27 European countries. find that, both established market economies transition economies, SME international entrepreneurship is driven by internal resources capabilities, membership networks or clusters, favourable government policies, economy, competitive conditions, industry structure. then develop a conceptual model propositions drivers internationalisation. Our findings have important implications for managers improving their firms' performance.