The relationship among technological intensity, export intensity and performance of SMEs

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to test an explanation of how technological intensity may influence performance of Small and medium sized enterprises. The model tested suggests that technological intensity affects performance of SMEs by influencing export intensity of SMEs, which in turn enhances performance of the firms. Results suggest that technological intensity is an antecedent to export intensity, which in turn partially mediates its relationship to performance of SMEs.