Since 1980, there has been an increasing interest in the area of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development. While the role of educational institutions in the entrepreneurship/new venture creation process has been recognized, little research has been done, particularly outside the US,...

Considers the need to relate marketing and entrepreneurship in terms of areas such as innovation and product development. Examines the impact that marketing and its sales orientation can have on the creation of wealth and resources, e.g. the focusing of the entrepreneurial spirit to achieve...

Although networks in prior research have been highlighted as a remedy to resource constraints experienced by smaller firms, little attention has been paid to understanding mechanisms through which smaller firms benefit from networks for effective innovation performance. In this paper we develop...