Strategic alliances and performance of new ventures: Network types are important

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Lack of legitimacy and limited access to resources increase the vulnerability of new business ventures. The authors clearly articulate how strategic alliances with established firms can help fledgling firms to successfully negotiate these initial challenges. It is then suggested that more diverse networks are built to access the wider range of capabilities needed for the transition through subsequent growth stages.

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