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- Internationalization strategies in the service industry : a case study of Profirst InternationalPublication . Corbion, Harold Patrick A. Pirlot de; Leglise, LaureThis dissertation explores the internationalization of a service company. It also observes the different internationalization theories with an emphasis on the network perspective. The main goal of this research is to understand why networks can help small and medium enterprises when they are internationalizing. First, the study is built on data collected from four in-‐depth interviews and participant observation of a Belgian company, Profirst International. We also collected internal documentation to use secondary data. The results of this dissertation demonstrate that networks are used to access new resources and identify opportunities. Additionally, some types of company need to have an extensive network for their corporate identity. Finally, network relationships related to social capital are essential to expand internationally. Overall, the findings reflect that networks are one attribute that international companies must possess.