SME Internationalization: Strategies, Barriers, and Export Performance

This report presents a detailed research methodology for investigating strategies for small and medium enterprise (SME) internationalization and the barriers they face, specifically focusing on local agricultural businesses in Nigeria. The research aims to analyze the meaning and evaluation of internationalization, examine effective strategies, and investigate challenges. The study employs a qualitative research approach, utilizing a descriptive research design with an inductive research approach, and interpretivism philosophy. Data will be collected through surveys using questionnaires distributed to 10 agricultural production companies that have successfully internationalized. The data evaluation technique involves analyzing the collected information to meet the research objectives. The report also includes a discussion of ethical considerations, validity, reliability, and limitations of the study, along with a defined timeframe for completion. The research seeks to provide valuable insights into the internationalization process for SMEs in the Nigerian agricultural sector, offering practical strategies and addressing key challenges.