Internationalisation: Global Issues



Blackburn, Robert ORCID: 0000-0002-6488-0284, Do, Hang and Tanewski, George
(2018) Internationalisation: Global Issues. In: Australian small business white paper : small business : big vision. Institute of Public Accountants,Victoria, Australia, pp. 244-264.

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Abstract

There is much to be done to help Australian SMEs raise their game in the international marketplace. Evidence shows a weak international performance by SMEs, but also grounds for optimism. In terms of government policy interventions, we recommend: A targeted approach, aimed at those SMEs that seek to internationalise but have not yet done so, and those that are already exporting and seek to expand their international reach into new markets A higher priority on facilitating SME exports in the six most internationally active industries, including ‘mining’, ‘agriculture’, ‘manufacturing’, ‘wholesale’, ‘information media’, and ‘professional’ Greater emphasis on encouraging small and self-employed firms to participate in foreign markets by providing targeted export incentives, support for network and international collaboration, business matching opportunities, and facilitating access to finance Increased support for growth and innovation to boost the number of exporters and accelerate their international activities More support for SMEs in terms of detailed information provision, such as tailored advice and a mentoring program for firms internationalising in different geographical markets, in-depth discussion forums and network events.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Internationalisation, SMEs, Australia, Accountants
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 14 May 2020 10:30
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 23:54
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3084281