How collaboration helps unlock SME potential

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings During a major crisis, SMEs increase the chance of survival and even prosperity by collaborating with external partners. These liaisons help such firms gain access to key external resources and facilitate business model innovations that can become integral to the strategy of the SME even when the crisis has ended. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.