Iranian SMEs business expansion into international markets

This study begins with expressing the importance of International expansion of SMEs and their benefits in economic growth in general and specifically in Iran where has substantial financial crisis. then gives a conceptual framework which demonstrate this report will investigate andevaluate the internal and external factors and modes of entry which Iranian SMEs can use to expand into the International markets. The method will be used for this study is qualitative method and using 5 case studies. The primary data have been prepared through semi-structured telephone interview with Iranian SMEs managers and secondary data by review of related websites and resources to enhance its validity. These findings will further accurately analyze through cross case analysis and will be use to give conclusion and recommendation which will help the SMEs to expand their markets and achieve economic advantages for their companies and Iran’s country in general

Keywords:

Market expansion , Iran’s SMEs , International markets , business relatedness , International experience , competition , barriers , entry modes