Business model innovation for resilient international growth

Our knowledge concerning the link between internationalization and business model innovation remains limited. This study investigates the change in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) searching for organizational resilience. It particularly focuses on discovering how SMEs innovate their busine...

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Published in:Small enterprise research 2022-09, Vol.29 (3), p.205-226
Main Authors: Eriksson, Taina, Heikkilä, Marikka, Nummela, Niina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
business model
innovation
organizational change
Resilience
SME internationalization
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Summary:Our knowledge concerning the link between internationalization and business model innovation remains limited. This study investigates the change in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) searching for organizational resilience. It particularly focuses on discovering how SMEs innovate their business models when seeking organisational resilience through international growth. In order to answer this research question, we conducted a multiple-case study of three Finnish SMEs. The critical sources of resilience were digitalization, strategic collaboration, customer intimacy, agile use of resources/expertise, and an improved revenue model. For all the case firms, significant business model innovation was required for resilient international growth. Based on the study findings, a new concept is proposed for future research: SME international resilience.
ISSN:1321-5906
1175-0979
DOI:10.1080/13215906.2022.2092890