Business growth through intentional and non-intentional network processes

Abstract

Business growth through intentional and non-intentional network processes AbstractPurpose. The purpose of this paper is to examine business growth and explore the "growth mode" among 24 women entrepreneurs participating in a development and networking programme conducted within a Nordic research project.Design/methodology/approach. A longitudinal design with an inductive methodology driven by empirical findings made it possible to follow entrepreneurial growth as an unfolding and emerging process. The analysis is structured following established procedures for inductive theory-building research using guidelines for constant comparison techniques and worked recursively between the data and emerging theory.

Adaptive practices in SMEs: leveraging dynamic capabilities for strategic adaptation

“…Additionally, reciprocal relationships are critical to generating knowledge that develops dynamic capabilities of sensing, seizing and transforming (Hallam et al, 2018;Rennemo et al, 2017). The proponents of social exchange theory argue that individuals and organizations commit to exchange relationships when there is an expectation that doing so will mutually benefit all parties (Blau, 1964(Blau, , 2017Gouldner, 1960;Liao et al, 2010).…”

“…Additionally, reciprocal relationships are critical to generating knowledge that develops dynamic capabilities of sensing, seizing and transforming (Hallam et al. , 2018; Rennemo et al. , 2017).…”

Incubator networks and new venture performance: the roles of entrepreneurial orientation and environmental dynamism

“…From the network perspective, the EO is a strategic position that stimulates new ventures to participate actively in scanning the environment and searching for opportunities (Li et al, 2011). The incubator network is thus important for discovering opportunities, obtaining resources and acquiring legitimacy, and network members can initiate entrepreneurial activities in established networks (Rennemo et al, 2017;Sagath et al, 2019), which further affects their tendency to participate in risky activities. Meanwhile, EO improves new ventures' adaptability and ability to penetrate the environment, helps them identify significant business opportunities and promotes the formation of their core competitive advantages, ultimately positively affecting their growth (Messersmith and Wales, 2013).…”

Existential learning: dialogues and places to be(come) in entrepreneurial Ba practice

“…Our study has implications on different levels and for different key stakeholders where three main groups are identified: (1) the entrepreneur him-/herself, (2) the educators (universities and higher education institutions) and (3) private and public institutions aiming to support start-ups and growth-oriented small companies with, for example, financial, organisational, marketing and product-development assistance, all of which are important contributors to the entrepreneur's knowledge reservoir (Rennemo et al 2017). These organisations are frequently mentioned in the literature as ESOs.…”