Title: Variables affecting the internationalisation of small and medium-sized companies

Authors: Ramon Ortiz-Rojo

Addresses: Federal University of Espirito Santo, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 514 – Goiabeiras, Vitória – ES, 29075-910, Brazil

Abstract: Within the context of global integration and intense increase in international transactions, more small and medium-sized companies are trying to enter foreign markets. In this scenario, the aim of this study is to identify variables that affect the internationalisation of small and medium-sized companies through a literature review and meta-analysis with content analysis. Results of the study propose two dimensions of variables affecting the internationalisation of small and medium-sized companies, namely: the intra dimension and the extra dimension, each of which comprise two sub-dimensions: capabilities and performance for the former, and environment out and environment in for the latter.

Keywords: business internationalisation; small and medium-size companies; variables affecting internationalisation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2025.148059

International Journal of Business and Globalisation, 2025 Vol.41 No.1, pp.1 - 24

Accepted: 03 Jul 2022
Published online: 25 Aug 2025 *

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