Review
'From Andorra to Wales with stops in more than 35 other European countries along the way, this comprehensive collection of articles is required reading for scholars interested in international entrepreneurship. It provides information on how entrepreneurs and their firms go international from virtually every country in Europe. This unique volume permits researchers to compare how the process of entrepreneurial internationalization is affected by differences in culture, location, technology, and other influences within Europe. Furthermore, the various authors consider a range of theoretically important issues, such as cooperation and trust, venture capital, research and development, learning, networks, and government policy. This book serves as an essential departure point from which scholars can embark on their study international entrepreneurship in Europe.'- Benjamin M. Oviatt, Georgia State University, US'This is a timely and interesting book that brings together some of the most insightful contributions on the internationalization of new ventures, with an emphasis on the European experiences. Assembling some of the best scholars, the book offers a distinctively European perspective - one that deserves recognition, analysis and discussion. I applaud the editors for doing such a masterful job in bringing a great group of researchers and ideas together. I highly recommend this book for any serious researcher and scholar.'- Shaker A. Zahra, University of Minnesota, US'This remarkable book provides valuable contributions on how the process of SMEs internationalisation is operating in 38 different European countries. Researchers in international entrepreneurship will find new materials for theorization. Numerous facets of international business are carefully documented by a great many well-known scholars. Also, given the variety of situations typical of the European small business sector, the book may prove to be helpful to small-scale entrepreneurs wishing to take steps towards internationalisation. Overall, this coordinate work makes you realize why Europe is so fascinating.'- Jean-Jacques Obrecht, University Robert Schuman, Strasbourg, France'This unique comparative study of the internationalisation of small firms is a milestone in international business research. It compares the internationalisation strategies of fast-growing firms across nearly forty different European countries. It shows that the growth trajectories of firms reflect the investing country's geographical location, natural resource endowments, legal and financial institutions and local culture. There are many important new insights to be gained from a careful study of this important new research resource.'- Mark Casson, University of Reading, UK
Product Description
This unique Handbook illustrates how entrepreneurs across Europe tackle internationalization. Via individual country studies, expert contributors evaluate how the process of entrepreneurial internationalization is affected by differences in culture, location and technology. The role of theoretically important issues such as cooperation and trust, venture capital, research and development, learning, networks, government policy is also explored and analyzed.
