... Theory is applied. Findings The largest group of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) shares information frequently with both customers and suppliers (broad arc of communication). Differences were detected in the performance of SMEs belonging to this broad arc, as well as, in those firms...

... Licensed re-use rights only Strategic management Country of origin Liability of foreignness Entry modes Small- and medium-sized enterprises Market context When entering a host market, firms experience a liability of foreignness (LOF) and may face difficulties in copying competing firms...