This paper empirically investigates the antecedents of internationalization of SMEs, focusing on differences between …/or relocate production or other operations abroad. Generally, I find that SMEs from the manufacturing sector do more exporting … all are significantly positively related to the internationalization of SMEs regardless of industry affiliation. However …

manufacturing SMEs. Two modes of foreign market servicing are explored: exporting activity and relocating of selected business … the outputs of SMEs' innovative activities - i.e., product innovations and patent applications - enhance exporting … locational factor proximity to research institutions promotes SMEs' engagement in exporting. Regarding the determinants of …