The Role of Networks in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Innovation and Firm Performance
Summary. Strong, diverse business networks boost innovation in small and medium enterprises, according to analysis of 1,435 SMEs over time. However, networks improve firm performance only indirectly—through their effect on innovation. SMEs should prioritize networks specifically for their innovation benefits rather than expecting direct performance gains.
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Gronum, S., Verreynne, M., & Kastelle, T.. (2012). The Role of Networks in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Innovation and Firm Performance. Journal of Small Business Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627x.2012.00353.x
Gronum, Sarel, et al. “The Role of Networks in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Innovation and Firm Performance.” Journal of Small Business Management, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627x.2012.00353.x.
Gronum, Sarel, Martie‐Louise Verreynne, and Tim Kastelle. 2012. “The Role of Networks in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Innovation and Firm Performance.” Journal of Small Business Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627x.2012.00353.x.
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- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1540-627x.2012.00353.x
- Countries
- Australia
- Regions
- Oceania
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- innovation-networks, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-28