This study tests the role of human capital in the identification and pursuit of opportunities in terms of general human capital (education, age and gender) and specific human capital (i.e., managerial capabilities, opportunity identification capabilities, technical capabilities, business...

Despite a growing awareness of the internationalization of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), there is still insufficient knowledge about this topic. The authors focus on the following issues: (1) characteristics of principal founders, businesses and the external environment influencing...