Abstract Knowledge sharing is considered critical in the development of a knowledge
resource to contribute to the strategic development of the firm. However, how this key
organisational activity takes place in small family firms is unknown, as much of the
surrounding literature focuses on large, nonfamily-oriented firms. This mixed-methods article
investigates the nature of knowledge sharing in small family firms, and explores the role of
the influence of family in knowledge resource development. Quantitative findings (n= 110) …