GRIMES, A., DOOLE, I. and KITCHEN, P. J. (2007). Profiling the capabilities of SMEs to compete internationally. Journal of small business and enterprise development, 14 (1), 64-80.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to detail the rationale for, and development of, the Export Marketing Profiling System; a methodology for profiling and benchmarking the capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete internationally. Design/methodology/approach – It is the outcome of four years of research, incorporating quantitative, qualitative and longitudinal studies into the international activities of SMEs. Findings – The findings of this research are utilised in the development of a system that recognises key themes and distils them into the specific characteristics, competencies, capabilities and activities that contribute to successful performance in international markets.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | competitive strategy, export markets, small to medium-sized enterprises, United Kingdom |
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: | Sheffield Business School Research Institute > People, Work and Organisation |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1108/14626000710727890 |
Page Range: | 64-80 |
Depositing User: | Ann Betterton |
Date Deposited: | 20 May 2008 |
Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2021 23:45 |
URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/756 |
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