Who's Driving Take-up? An Examination of Patterns of Small Business Engagement with Business Link

• DOI: 10.1068/c09152
• Publication Date: 2010-04-19T13:04:40Z
• Authors: Andrew Atherton; Jun Yeup Kim; Hyeyoen Kim
• Keywords: Link (geometry); New business development; Small Business

We explore patterns of take-up Business Link services in Northamptonshire, a county the East Midlands region UK. Our findings indicate relationship between small firm growth and use Link. The results suggest that newer firms are larger experiencing more likely to approach order ‘cope with’ rapid growth, whereas those seeking internationalise do so when stimulated by On basis these we develop framework for understanding different forms engagement medium-sized enterprises service providers, how relationships change over time. This highlights variations modes two parties dynamic evolving nature interaction business as an intrinsic driver services.