From temporary support to systematic resource development: Expert services from an SME perspective

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 233-243

  Hurmerinta Peltomäki, Leila ^a   Nummela, Niina ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TURKU   (Finland)

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EID: 84993021296     PISSN: 14626004     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14626000410537173     Document Type: Article

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