Entrepreneurship and SME Research: On its Way to the Next Millennium

First published in 1997, this book provides new insights and empirical findings in the field of entrepreneurship and small business (SME) research. It highlights three key themes: entrepreneurship; start-ups and growth; and internationalisation. The book emphasizes the importance of promoting creation of new enterprises, understanding the development of SMEs, and their role in economic and social development, welfare, and well-being. It reflects the increasing conceptual, methodological, and empirical complexity and diversity of research in this field. The authors address the priority of many countries on growth, competitiveness, and employment, making the study of entrepreneurship and SMEs more important than ever. This volume is part of the Routledge Revivals series and offers a state-of-the-art overview relevant to researchers and policymakers.