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100	1		_aTang, Yee Kwan _eauthor
245	1	4	_aThe Influence of networking on the internationalization of SMEs: _bevidence from internationalized Chinese firms/ _ccreated by Yee Kwan Tang
264	1		_aLondon : _bSage, _c2011.
336			_2rdacontent _atext _btxt
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated _bn
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume _bnc
440			_aInternational small business journal _vVolume 29, number 4
520	3		_aThis study investigates influential networking behaviours in supporting the internationalization of SMEs. Using primary data collected from 210 Chinese SMEs in Beijing and Hong Kong, regression analysis was applied to test associations between networking behaviours, resource availability and internationalization patterns. Findings indicate that resources made available from networks do not necessarily facilitate the internationalization of firms. The availability of foreign business resources is positively associated with the achievement of rapid internationalization but the availability of general organizational resources indicates a negative association. The ability of SMEs to plan and conduct networking activities strategically with key partners is beneficial to obtain the influential resources for accelerating foreign business development. The article concludes with implications for policy-makers and SME owners/managers, suggesting they should target support initiatives and skills training aimed at nurturing and developing influential networking behaviours.
650			_aSMEs _vInternationalization _xInternational new venture _zChina
856			_uhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0266242610369748
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