This paper focuses on factors affecting the growth and performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The aim was to identify strategic factors differentiating two types of growth firms, organic growth SMEs and acquisition growth SMEs. The comparison was based on the empirical data of 20...

This paper examines the use and satisfaction with strategic management tools and techniques in SMEs. On the basis of pertinent literature, there clearly is a lack of knowledge on the applicability of such tools in SMEs. Empirical data were collected from 143 SMEs in Finland, operating in...