High growth firms in Wales: Effectiveness and importance of innovation to business growth and profitability

Gkikas, Aineas; Jones-Evans, Dylan; Mackenzie, Niall

Abstract

The aim of this research is to provide case study evidence on the innovation performance of high-growth SMEs in an uncompetitive regional economy. Drawing on four in-depth case studies and using a comprehensive list of innovation typology we measured the effectiveness of thirteen different innovation typologies introduced by the high-growth SMEs. Further, we assessed the level of importance of each innovation that the high-growth firms as it relates to the business growth and profitability providing invaluable insights on the factors that determine SME growth.

Citation

Gkikas, A., Jones-Evans, D., & Mackenzie, N. (2014, June). High growth firms in Wales: Effectiveness and importance of innovation to business growth and profitability. Paper presented at 59th ICSB World Conference

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: 59th ICSB World Conference
• Start Date: Jun 11, 2014
• End Date: Jun 14, 2014
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2014
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Wales, business growth, innovation
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 59th ICSB World Conference