SMEs internationalization through electronic commerce: Benefits, disadvantages, and barriers

Michael Cook, Sophia Duan, Branka Krivokapic-Skoko

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Abstract

This study explores the benefits, disadvantages, and barriers for the internationalization of regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the adoption of electronic commerce (e-commerce). Interviews were conducted with directors of ten Australian regional SMEs for exploring their use of e-commerce in the internationalization process. This led to the identification and validation of benefits, disadvantages, and barriers for the internationalization of regional SMEs with the use of e-commerce. A better understanding of these benefits, disadvantages, and barriers would help e-commerce stakeholders develop appropriate strategies and policies for driving the adoption of e-commerce for the internationalization of regional SMEs.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRural entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital era
EditorsSachithra Lokuge, Darshana Sedera
Place of PublicationHershey, Pennsylvania
PublisherIGI Global
Chapter5
Pages80-102
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic) 9781799857655
ISBN (Print)9781799849421, 9781799857235
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Publication series

NameAdvances in E-Business Research (AEBR)
PublisherIGI Global
ISSN (Print)1935-2700
ISSN (Electronic)1935-2719

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