Chapter 1. The globalisation of the world economy - The nature of globalisation - The emergence of the global enterprise - Globalisation and small and medium enterprises - Trends in trade and foreign direct investment. Chapter 2. SME participation in the global economy - Description of small and medium enterprises - Internationalised SMEs in Australia - Growth potential of the internationalised SME sector - Chapter 3. Why SMEs are going international - Chapter 4. Strategies used by SMEs to internationalise - Chapter 5. Strategies used to sustain international competitiveness - Chapter 6. Impediments to internationalisation - Chapter 7. Building dynamic internationalised SMEs - Industry and trade policy framework - Building a dynamic internationalised SME sector - Becoming more globally oriented - Promoting international integration - Reinforcing domestic competitiveness - Building enterprise capabilities - Developing competitive advantages
Analysis
Australia Commerce
International business enterprises
International business enterprises Case studies
International competition
Small business
Small business Australia
Case studies
Competition
Economic models
Exports
Federal issue
Foreign investment
Globalisation
Industry assistance
Management
Market share
Multinationals in Australia
Small to medium-sized enterprises
Notes
At head of title: Australia. Foreign Affairs and Trade