Trademark filings have increased markedly over time. Although prior research has investigated the outcomes of trademark registration, including its effects on firm market valuation and productivity, little is known about why firms file trademarks. However, to interpret the increase in trademark...

Die Internationalisierung von kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU) ist für die Unternehmenspraxis von hoher Bedeutung. Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich damit, inwiefern Charakteristika des Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Einfluss auf die Markteintrittsformwahl von KMU nehmen. Die...

Against the background of the need for alternative and additional financing channels for SMEs in Europe, this paper analyses the market segment of debt funds. It provides a market overview and comprehensive insight into the results of the EIF Private Debt Survey, a new study that provides unique...