Small, technology-based firms in the UK oil and gas industry: Innovation and internationalisation strategies

International Small Business Journal

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 57-72

  Keogh, William ^a   Jack, Sarah L ^a   Bower, D Jane ^a   Crabtree, Elisabeth ^a  

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EID: 3242740530     PISSN: 02662426     EISSN: 17412870     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0266242698171003     Document Type: Article

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