Business Networks Research Articles

Business networks, social media and SMEs export propensity

Business networks, social media and SMEs export propensity

Business networks, social media and SMEs export propensity

Business networks, social media and SMEs export propensity

A Study on Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Development Program in Gujarat

Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) play a crucial role in empowering women by providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to succeed in entrepreneurship. EDPs offer training and capacity-building initiatives tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs, equipping them with essential entrepreneurial skills such as business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, and networking. By acquiring these skills, women gain confidence and competence to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and seize opportunities for growth and success. This study explores the perception of women towards Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) and investigates the relationship between their demographic profiles and perceptions of EDPs. A sample of 150 women entrepreneurs from Gujarat was interviewed to gather insights into their experiences, challenges, and opportunities in entrepreneurship. The research objectives include analysing women’s perceptions of EDPs and examining the relationship between demographic profiles (such as age, gender, and years of experience) and their perceptions towards EDPs. The findings reveal a positive perception among women towards EDPs, with participants acknowledging the programs’ effectiveness in providing valuable knowledge and skills relevant to entrepreneurship, addressing specific needs and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, and enhancing confidence and self-efficacy. Furthermore, the study highlights the universal benefits of EDPs across diverse demographic profiles, underscoring their significance in empowering women to succeed in entrepreneurship and contribute to economic growth and social development.

Higher-order networks for Business Ecosystems Computational Modeling

Ecosystems are nowadays a dominant organizational form in the digital age. But this construct lacks consensus on its empirical scope, its key theoretical features and its theoretical roots. The paper proposes an integrative framework as well as a method and a tool for calculating an ecosystem based on simplicial complexes and the HYPE platform. It concludes that a data-driven and visualization approach is needed to the study of the dynamic, emergent and adaptive dimensions of today’s platform-based ecosystems.

Governance, strategy and management of international business networks in uncertain times: an introduction

Governance, strategy and management of international business networks in uncertain times: an introduction

How Responsible Innovation Builds Business Network Resilience to Achieve Sustainable Performance During Global Outbreaks: An Extended Resource-Based View

The recent application of responsible innovation has driven firms to become risk-resistant and sustainable in order to counter the effects of global outbreaks like diseases or other severe situations. However, there is little research examining the role of responsible innovation in promoting firms’ sustainable development. Based on the extended resource-based view (ERBV), this article examines the impact of responsible innovation on firms’ sustainable performance via business network resilience. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we use data from 422 Chinese manufacturing firms and find that responsible innovation has a positive effect on firms’ sustainable performance and that business network resilience plays a mediating role in this relationship. Additionally, this article shows that both absorptive capacity and social media adoption not only moderate the relationship between responsible innovation and business network resilience, as well as the relationship between business network resilience and sustainable performance, but that they also moderate the mediating effect of business network resilience on the relationship between responsible innovation and sustainable performance. Using the ERBV perspective, this article contributes to the existing literature by extending current discussions on the relationship between responsible innovation and sustainable performance into the area of business network resilience while also elaborating on the roles of absorptive capacity and social media adoption in moderating this relationship.

Conceptualizing Business Process Management Capabilities in Digitalization Contexts

In this article we address a gap in the business process management literature (BPM) on the capabilities needed for interacting with actors outside of the organization as drivers for process innovation. Several authors in the BPM field point to an ambidextrous approach in managing innovations that imply both revolutionary and evolutionary process changes. Others study BPM in the context of digitalization and conclude that the view of necessary capabilities for managing BPM should be updated with capabilities that fit the needs of digitalization. We base our conceptualization on these premises and analyze case examples from 29 in-depth interviews in four business clusters supported by secondary data from project documents and a survey. From this, we propose extensions to process management capabilities to address the need for managing co-creation with external actors as input to digital innovations. In our response to closing the competence gap in the BPM literature we contribute to further theorizing by conceptualizing new BPM activities related to business network co-creation as input to process innovations.

Research on the network security protection architecture and solutions for distributed power dispatch automation systems

To enhance the network security of distributed power dispatching and control systems in the context of the “30·60” dual carbon goals, this study focuses on typical architectures for business networking of distributed power interface devices. We propose a layered and graded network security protection architecture, informed by in-depth examination of leading manufacturers’ architectures. This architecture considers communication patterns, horizontal and vertical data flow paths, and grid security planning. It culminates in a grid-like security protection framework. The research aims to bolster network security for distributed power systems, ensuring stable operation. This effort contributes significantly to the sustainable development of the power industry.

Produção imobiliária em periferias de São Paulo: ilegalismos sob lógica rentista

Abstract The production of São Paulo's peripheral territories has changed due to the crisis in salaried employment, changes in socio-economic profile, access to credit, public housing policies, and the formation of a multi-scalar market arbitrated by illegal market operators. Entrepreneurial business networks, including real estate, have emerged as an investment opportunity for the money accumulated in these territories. New buildings in border areas with a rent-seeking use point to new power arrangements based on illegalisms that articulate scales in a market-based production, disputing the forms of political association of the previous period. The methodology is based on secondary sources and direct field research in São Paulo's slums, carried out by a multidiscipli nary team over the last five years.

Organisational Capabilities Influencing SMEs’ Export Performance in Tanzania

Exports play an important role in economic growth as it leads to an increase in the country's economic performance through various sectors including small and medium enterprises. As a result, enhancing export performance among small and medium enterprises is very important because of the key roles they play in the economy. The study examined the organization’s capabilities influencing SMEs’ export performance in Tanzania using the Resource-Based View Theory and Network Model of Internationalization. Data were collected from 70 exporting SMEs in Tanzania and analysed using multiple regression. The study revealed that SMEs’ innovation and product quality positively and significantly influence SMEs’ export performance in Tanzania, while business networks have an insignificant influence. The findings imply that innovation and product quality are important in influencing SME exports in Tanzania’s context. The findings indicate the need for SMEs in Tanzania to invest in innovation to have a competitive advantage in the export market, which will improve the quality of products produced, hence the increased performance of SMEs in the export market

Analysis of Travel Agent Online Marketing Strategies on Social Media Content Using Sentiment Analysis and Social Network Analysis

The growth and development of the internet users have given Indonesia an opportunity to develop internet-based services, such as online travel agents (OTA). Along with this OTA development, conventional travel agents were declining. Many conventional travel agents have decided to switch to online travel agents. The emergence of new OTAs has also made OTAs competition more challenging. Thus, a lesson learned from the market leader OTA is expected to help new OTAs surviving the competition. This research uses the sentiment analysis method to understand consumers' perceptions towards OTA and uses the social network analysis method to recognize actors who play significant roles in the travel agent business network. Lastly, the marketing strategies of the major and well-known OTAs perceived by online consumers was analyzed. Using the data collected from three major OTAs social media network (i.e., Traveloka, Tiket, and Booking), it was found that the general impression of consumers towards OTA is a positive sentiment. Furthermore, each key actor for each OTAs can be recognized. Lastly, marketing strategies can be proposed, namely by providing the complete product offerings, provide competitive price, creating special promos for consumers, promotion to be carried out on all social media using Bahasa Indonesia, and make the products offered available throughout Indonesia and can be used by everyone, especially travelers.

Development of management skills for MSMEs, as support for their permanence and regional growth

Micro, small and medium-sized businesses play an important role in the economic development of nations, both in industrialized countries and in those with a lower level of development, however there are various factors that limit them, such as the lack of management skills of its managers, which is why this work seeks to identify the skills profile of the director of the MSMEs, in the San Martín Texmelucan region, in order to be in the position of proposing a means that helps to remedy this lack, according to the particular characteristics of this type of business. The analysis and proposal of this work are based on the study and results of the research titled: Training and development of skills of the directors of Mypes in Latin America, a project in which they participated as members and surveyors of the Latin American Studies Network in Administration and Business, in 2022. Using the R program version 4.0.2 (2020), the values of the mean, standard deviation and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were determined. These values presented have a reliability of values greater than 0.8 in their Cronbach's alpha recommended by Nunnally and Bernstein 199.

PENYULUHAN UMKM DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN EKONOMI DI DESA SUKAMAJU

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have recently been in great demand by the community because they are considered easy to implement. However, the reality is that many still fail in running it. So counseling is needed so that prospective MSME actors have the right guidelines in carrying it out. In addition, MSME counseling is a crucial strategy in driving the village economy. This service analyzes the role of MSME extension in improving the village economy through an educational approach. This method also involves surveys by distributing questionnaires to participants before and after counseling. The results show that MSME counseling is effective in providing business knowledge, management, and problems that are often faced as well as myths that exist when running MSMEs. This can encourage innovation, product diversification, and quality improvement, which contributes to increased income and employment in the village. In addition, counseling helps increase entrepreneurial confidence and skills, stimulates collaboration between business actors, and strengthens local business networks. However, challenges related to access to information, financial support, and understanding of technology still need to be addressed. Therefore, the government, educational institutions, and community organizations need to synergize in providing quality counseling, training, and infrastructure that supports MSMEs in order to play a significant role in accelerating village economic growth

Introduction Of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Products to Increase Selling Competitiveness at The Level 3 Seuhaaah Festival Event At Paris Van Java Mall

MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) are the main drivers of the Indonesian economy which are now excellent in increasing employment The government in various sectors also helps the development of MSMEs, one of which is by providing KUR (People's Business Credit) loan facilities intended for MSMEs. Now MSMEs are very easy to recognize with various technological advances, one of which is social media which provides one way of promotion attractively. Wikaorganizer invites MSMEs to participate in celebrating the Level 3 Sehaaah Festival which will be held in Paris Van Java in collaboration with BJB held a flash sale in order to celebrate the right one on August 17 and gave vouchers for Rp.17,-. The Community Service program aims to provide education and invite MSMEs to introduce their products to increase their selling competitiveness during the Level 3 Seuhaaah Festival at Paris Van Java Mall. MSME owners were given the opportunity to participate in the event and try to compete with other business units in selling their products. During the Seuhaaah Level 3 Festival, MSMEs could attract consumer attention through creative and attractive product exhibitions. In this case, effective promotion and strong branding are key factors. In addition, participating in events like this allows MSMEs to build a wider business network, including with potential buyers and business partners. In this program, MSMEs can experience real benefits in increasing their sales competitiveness through participation in the Level 3 Seuhaaah Festival event. Therefore, increasing support and promotion of similar events can be an effective strategy in supporting the growth of MSMEs and the local economy as a whole.

Pengembangan Strategi Pemasaran Pada Jaringan Bisnis Nasi Gigit Candu

This research is motivated by business networks to expand professional networks, create opportunities and businesses or jobs. Achieving professional success relies heavily on having a network of quality contacts. Therefore, networking is key in work life. Breakfast in the morning has become a culture for Indonesian people. The breakfast culture has become an activity as evidenced by the diversity of sellers offering various types of food suitable for breakfast. Breakfast is an activity of eating and drinking between morning and 9 o'clock to meet nutritional needs. Based on the above, easy and practical rice innovation is needed. To respond to this, the author conducted marketing development strategy research on business networks carried out by the UMKM Nasi Gigit Candu. The aim of this research is to find out the marketing development strategy for the Nasi Gigit Candu business network. This research was conducted directly with the owner of Nasi Gigit Opium. This research looks for how the development of business network marketing is carried out by entrepreneurs of the Nasi Gigit Opium Business to decide on product marketing development starting from making breakfast products to products that are marketed into the hands of consumers. This research uses qualitative and quantitative methods, namely by direct interviews with Nasi Gigit Opdu MSME owners and financial management.

Review Of Entrepreneurial Literacy For Optimizing MSME Business Strategy In The Religious Tourism Area Of Sunan Ampel Tomb Surabaya

In this era of globalization, business challenges are increasingly complex along with technological developments and global market access. Entrepreneurial literacy is the main key in dealing with this dynamic, where a good understanding of business strategy is essential for business continuity. Religious tourism areas such as the Tomb of Sunan Ampel Surabaya have great potential as tourist destinations and centers of community economic activity. However, MSMEs in the region are faced with various challenges, such as intense competition, lack of entrepreneurial literacy, and lack of effective business strategy implementation. Ideally, MSMEs in the region should have a high level of entrepreneurial literacy and be able to optimize their business strategies to increase competitiveness and local economic contribution. This study aims to investigate business strategies that can be applied by MSMEs in the religious tourism area of Makam Sunan Ampel Surabaya, by considering entrepreneurial literacy as the main foundation. This research makes a new contribution by examining the relationship between entrepreneurial literacy and MSME business strategies in religious tourism areas, adding insight into the specific context of Sunan Ampel Tomb Surabaya. This research has high urgency because it provides a foundation for the development of MSMEs in the region, increasing their competitiveness, and at the same time supporting the development of religious tourism in Surabaya.This research use desciptive qualitative approach. The research subjects involved MSMEs. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis involves data reduction, display, and inference, with triangulation used to ensure validity.The results of research, observations, and interviews show that the research emphasizes the need to improve MSME entrepreneurial literacy in the Religious Tourism Area of Sunan Ampel's Tomb. Effective training and mentorship, with more than 70% of MSMEs involved, encourages business adaptation to uncertainty. Collaboration with entrepreneurship experts and the business community plays an important role. The integration of technology and business networks supports sustainable business growth and supports local tourism. This study summarizes effective strategies to increase entrepreneurial literacy, strengthen the contribution of MSMEs, and safeguard cultural heritage.

Strategi Pemasaran Melalui Jaringan Bisnis Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Buku Do’a Pada Percetakan CV. Aslan Grafika

Business has an important role in society. One of significant factor influencing the sustainability of a business is through business networks. With the establishment of business networks, information can be spread quickly (Wiharjo, 2012). Business networking is very important for business, including printing business. Printing is an attempt to mass produce writing and images using a printing press. (Nggaibo, 2021). Printing business is one of the fastest growing businesses. CV. Aslan Grafika is a printing business located in Banjaran, Bandung, West Java. The reason the author conducted Business Network research on CV. Aslan Grafika because author is interested in marketing strategies undertaken by CV. Aslan Grafika thus became the pioneer of printing in Banjaran area which provides many printing services. This research aims to determine the business network used in CV. Aslan Grafika and how the influence of this business network on the performance of printing, especially manufacture and sale of books du'a Hajj and umrah which is the main highlight of the author in this study. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. The data source used consists of primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques are interview techniques. Data analysis techniques used are qualitative data analysis techniques.

Strategi Pengembangan Jaringan Bisnis Say Risolle Melalui Platform E-Commerce

This research is driven by business networks that are developing in the business world and giving rise to intense commercial competition. To answer this, the author conducted research on the business network carried out by Say Risolle MSMEs involving distributors, e-commerce and consumers. The aim of this research is to find out what the founders of Say Risolle did in building their business network and to study how Say Risolle was marketed. This research was conducted directly with the founder of Say Risolle who is also the author of this research. This research examines how the business network implemented by pioneer Say Risolle for product development starts from marketing until the product is marketed to consumers. This research uses qualitative methods, specifically observing Say Risolle's operational areas at the location level, actors, commercial activities and marketing strategies that will be carried out by Say Risolle through the e-commerce platform.

Knowledge transfers from business conferences to firms’ permanent locations

ABSTRACT Studies on trade fairs, business conferences and similar events have explored the circumstances of such temporary face-to-face encounters, the types of communities that get together and their interaction patterns. Despite this research, there is no sound understanding of how firms transfer knowledge generated during these events to their permanent locations. This paper aims to contribute to closing this research gap by studying eight business conferences in Canada and Germany. Based on semi-structured interviews and systematic observations during the pre-pandemic, we demonstrate how, during such events, mobile firm representatives generate knowledge that is transferred back home, where it may be applied and has an impact. We identify four major knowledge generation and learning mechanisms – as well as multiple sub-mechanisms – that are central in this process: (i) feedback and problem solutions, (ii) improvements of existing and development of new products, (iii) collecting inspiration related to latest trends in the field, and (iv) development of business networks.

Analisis Pengembangan Jaringan Bisnis pada Usaha YOI Milk Terhadap Keputusan Pengembangan Produk

This research is motivated by widespread business networks in the business world and raises fierce business competition. To respond to this, the author conducted a business network research conducted by MSMEs Yoi Milk. The objectives that must be achieved in this study include: (1) to find out what the founders of Yoi Milk did to build their business network. (2) to find out how marketing is done by Yoi Milk. (3) to find out how the financial management is carried out by Yoi Milk in order to get profits in accordance with what the business wants. This research was conducted directly by the founder of Yoi Milk. This research seeks business networks carried out by Yoi Milk business entrepreneurs to decide on product development starting from marketing carried out to products marketed to consumers. This research uses qualitative methods, one of which is interviewing Yoi Milk business actors about marketing, sales, and financial management carried out for profit.