Exploring the scope, breadth and depth of innovation in small firms, the authors of this book employ an array of survey data to analyze the operating characteristics of dynamic small-firm populations. They investigate the strategies and activities that small firms pursue at different stages in their lifecycles and in different competitive environments, as well as which business skills are associated with survival, innovation, growth and high performance. INDICE The importance of new firms. strategies pursued by successful entrants. the breadth of innovation is successful entrants. analysis of new-firm survival. innovation - the key to success in small firms. exit. innovators types in small and medium-sized firms. the competitive environment and innovation in dynamic service industries. do new firms in science-based industries differ from entrants in other industries? strategic capabilities in innovative manufacturing firms - a comparison of small to large firms financing innovation in small firms lessons.