Performance Of SMEs Research Articles

Key Factors Affecting Egyptian SMEs Performance with the Mediating Role of E-Commerce Adoption

Key Factors Affecting Egyptian SMEs Performance with the Mediating Role of E-Commerce Adoption

The Impact of Stagflation on Small and Medium –Sized Enterprise Performance in Champasak Province, LAO PDR

This study investigates the impact of stagflation on SME performance in Champasack Province, Lao PDR. Utilizing data from 450 SME’s owners, acquired via structured questionnaires, the research employed the structural equation modeling technique for data analysis. The result showed that stagflation have positive impact and significant on marketing management capability, Consumers, and SME performance. According to Marketig management capability has a positive impact and significant on Consumers, but its negative impact and significant on SME performances, and Consumers has a positive impact and significant on SME performances. The insights derived from this research provide essential directives for SME managers striving to business survival in economic uncertenty. Therefore, Medium-sized and small-sized enterprises in ten districts of Champasack Province, Lao PDR, need to effectively develop their marketing management capability to stimulate consumer spending during periods of stagflation. This will lead to a continuous improvement in SME performance and high business survival during the period of stagflation.

The Impacts of Strategic Orientation and Knowledge Management on Firms’ Performance of SMEs in Surabaya

The Impacts of Strategic Orientation and Knowledge Management on Firms’ Performance of SMEs in Surabaya

Beyond digital transformation: a multi-mixed methods study on big data analytics capabilities and innovation in enhancing organizational performance

AbstractDigital transformation (DT) and Big Data Analytics Capabilities (BDAC) enable SMEs to adapt to rapidly changing markets, innovate, and maintain relevance in the digital age. This research explores the impact of DT on SME performance through the lens of BDAC and innovation, from a multi-methods approach and applying the dynamic capabilities view. It asserts that simply investing in DT doesn't ensure enhanced performance. Analyzing 183 Spanish SMEs from various sectors, the study highlights the need for creating specific conditions that enable DT to positively impact performance. The integration of PLS-SEM and fsQCA methodologies provides a comprehensive analysis of BDAC as pivotal in optimizing SME performance through DT, emphasizing the necessity of strategic alignment with innovation. This nuanced approach, combining the predictive power of PLS-SEM and the configurational insights of fsQCA, demonstrates that investment in DT alone is insufficient without fostering conditions conducive to innovation. Our empirical insights offer actionable guidance for managers utilizing BDA or contemplating technological investments to elevate firm performance which go in the direction of increasing their innovation capabilities. Additionally, these findings equip policymakers with a nuanced understanding, enabling the design of tailored measures promoting DT in SMEs anchored in the nuances of BDAC and innovation capabilities.

The Impact of Market Intelligence on Business Performance in SMEs: Examining the Mediating Effect of Innovativeness

The Impact of Market Intelligence on Business Performance in SMEs: Examining the Mediating Effect of Innovativeness

Pengabdian Masyarakat Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Keuangan Pada Warung Sayur Cabe Balap Di Desa Cicau Cikarang Pusat Jawa Barat

This study discusses the importance of financial record-keeping in improving the financial performance of SMEs, focusing on Warung Sayur Cabe Balap. It was found that a lack of understanding of financial record-keeping can hinder business growth. Through community service activities, socialization, training, and financial reporting were conducted for the business owner. The aim of these activities is to train the SME in structured financial record-keeping and to differentiate between cash inflows and outflows. The research employed a direct observation method, where the researcher provided face-to-face training over four weeks on the importance of financial record-keeping to the SME. The training included the introduction of financial statements, relevant accounts, and examples of transaction recording to familiarize the business owner. The ultimate goal is for the owner to understand and perform financial record-keeping accurately and efficiently. The results indicate that financial management assistance can help SMEs create income statements, manage cash flows, plan finances, and develop financial strategies. The use of financial management applications can enable SMEs to grow optimally. In conclusion, with this assistance, business owners can easily create income statements, manage cash flows, plan finances, and develop the necessary financial strategies to enhance their business. Additionally, business owners can use financial management applications to automatically and regularly record financial transactions using Microsoft Excel and the Buku Kas application, allowing the business to grow effectively and optimally.

Examining the Role of AIS Effectiveness, IT Use, and Management Participation on Employee Performance in SMEs

Examining the Role of AIS Effectiveness, IT Use, and Management Participation on Employee Performance in SMEs

How green transformational leadership drives environmental performance and firm performance? Empirical evidence from an emerging economy

AbstractThis study attempted to inspect the influence of green transformational leadership (GTL) on the development of business performance (FP) and environmental performance (EP) in SMEs of Vietnam with a mediating of green innovation (GI). Besides, the current study evaluated the positive impact of GTL on green human resource management (GHRM) and green thinking (GT), and ultimately on GI. The study investigated the hypotheses supplied by 416 survey samples from managers and directors at SMEs using structural equation modeling. Our findings reveal that GTL significantly influences the three green criterias, GHRM, GT, and GI. It investigates the impact of green factors in the context of Vietnamese SMEs. Specifically, the uniqueness of this study lies in examining the mediating role of GI with respect to the link between GTL and EP, FP, to compare how the indirect effects of GTL on EP and FP differ under the same conditions. Besides, the finding highlights that businesses will benefit from continual GI regarding the environment, earnings, and corporate image. Thus, the implications arising from this study and related documents contribute to helping managers understand the needs and benefits of green factors, thereby prioritizing the transmission of green goals to employees via vision and mission, thereby creating a new cultural dimension that contributes to the natural environment's sustainability. Furthermore, managers are urged to recruit, inspire, and provide opportunities for green human resources to use their potential for enhancing green products and processes to build the business and contribute to the environment.

Strategies and Innovations for Enhancing Sustainable Performance in SMEs During The 4.0 Digital Business Era

Strategies and Innovations for Enhancing Sustainable Performance in SMEs During The 4.0 Digital Business Era

The Effect of Green Intellectual Capital and Financial Literacy on Sustainable Financial Performance of Tofu Factory SMEs in Karawang Regency

Sustainable financial performance is one of the main objectives of SMEs, but achieving optimal sustainable financial performance needs to be supported by the ability of resources owned by SMEs, both from the level of green intellectual capital and financial literacy. Hence, this research aims to determine the effect of green intellectual capital and financial literacy on sustainable financial performance. This research uses a quantitative descriptive method. Data is collected in the form of primary data through the distribution of questionnaires. The study population consisted of all Tofu Factory SMEs in Karawang Regency, as many as 105 SMEs, using a Purposive Sampling Strategy Criteria; thus, the final sample used was 90 respondents. Data processing techniques were carried out using PLS with SmartPLS 3.0 software through three data testing stages: the outer model, the inner model, and the hypothesis. The results found a positive and significant influence of green intellectual capital on the sustainable financial performance of Tofu Factory SMEs. Sustainable financial performance is also positively and significantly influenced by the financial literacy of Tofu Factory SMEs. Suggestions for further researchers are expected to add variables of green product innovation, creativity capital, and green financing, because those who examine these variables are still very limited; thus, they can create a more accurate model based on the actual conditions in SMEs.

Advancing SME performance: a novel application of the technological-organizational-environment framework in social media marketing adoption

Advancing SME performance: a novel application of the technological-organizational-environment framework in social media marketing adoption

Show me your networks and i’ll tell you your future: entrepreneurial networks and SME performance

Show me your networks and i’ll tell you your future: entrepreneurial networks and SME performance

Radical and incremental innovations performance in Eastern European SMEs: An empirical study of developed and emerging economies

Assessing the effectiveness of radical and incremental innovation in SMEs in Eastern European countries is a significant issue in regional economics. In contrast, radical innovation entails the creation of wholly novel goods or organization processes that establish new markets. Progressive enhancements to current goods and processes are referred to as incremental innovation. This study explains the influence of incremental and radical innovation on performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Eastern Europe. Employing EUROSTAT data from 2012 to 2021 using regression analysis and a graphical model, we examined basic, radical, and incremental innovation and total researcher performance in SMEs, which could enormously affect business performance in Eastern European countries. Our findings indicated that radical, incremental innovation and total research are all favourably related to the performance of SMEs and an approach to studying various innovations and their impact on SMEs. The particular performance effects of radical and incremental innovations in Eastern European SMEs might vary considerably. To give more specific knowledge and suggestions for SMEs, empirical investigations and comprehensive research are required. Our results can contribute to SMEs both theoretically and practically, providing fresh theoretical perspectives for scholars and helpful management consequences for administrators of SMEs in developing countries.

Driving Success: Unveiling the Synergy of E-Marketing, Sustainability, and Technology Orientation in Online SME

In Romania, the pandemic and post-pandemic effects, coupled with the nearly 80% increase in internet service penetration, have led to an extraordinary acceleration of e-commerce activity. Rising rents and operational costs, heightened financial challenges, and the improved quality and accessibility of internet connectivity have prompted some Romanian SMEs to sell their products and services online or through other online communication networks. In this context, it becomes essential to conduct marketing research to identify factors that could stimulate business performance. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of e-marketing orientation, sustainability orientation, and technology orientation on the performance of online SMEs in Romania. Hypothesis testing and validation of the proposed construct model were conducted using structural equation modeling with partial least squares (SEM-PLS) and multi-group analysis (PLS-MGA). The research results have indicated that all three independent variables have positive and significant effects on online SMEs’ business performance. Finally, the study suggests that SME managers should focus on integrating these three variables and on selling products and services both nationally and internationally through the internet if they aim for long-term business performance growth.

Implications of Contextual Ambidexterity and Digital Platform Capability on SME Performance: The Role of Absorptive Capacity as a Moderator

Implications of Contextual Ambidexterity and Digital Platform Capability on SME Performance: The Role of Absorptive Capacity as a Moderator

Work from home arrangements and organizational performance in Italian SMEs: evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic

Work from home arrangements and organizational performance in Italian SMEs: evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic

Green Intellectual Capital on Firm Performance Moderated by Green Business Strategy in Craftsmanship SME’s

This study shows how SME’s performance is affected by the three components of green intellectual capital (GIC), namely green human capital (GHC), green structural capital (GSC), and green relational capital (GRC), and uses the moderating role of green business strategy (GBS) to explain the relationship. Data was collected from 92 SMEs in the craft industry in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Primary data for the study was collected from respondents through closed-ended questionnaires distributed directly (offline) and google forms (online) to test the suggested model and analyzed using structural equation modeling with Smart PLS 3. The findings show that: 1) green intellectual capital has a negative influence on SME performance; 2) the three components of GIC have a positive influence on SME performance; 3) green business strategy weakens the influence of GIC on the performance of craft SMEs in Yogyakarta Special Region

Entrepreneurship Education Structure and SMEs Performance amongst Managers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

The importance of entrepreneurial education skills in supporting countries’ economic growth and development has been recognized by experts in the field of accounting, finance, sociology and economics. Today, the issue of entrepreneurship skills is becoming so increasingly important that it has turned into a priority for developing countries including Nigeria. This study empirically explores the relationship between entrepreneurship education skills and venture performance amongst managers of small and medium scale firm in Port Harcourt metropolis. Descriptive survey design was adopted and correctly completed 400 sets of questionnaire were used. Series of statistical analysis were applied including mean, aggregate mean, standard deviation, and Spearman rank correlation with the aid of statistical package for social sciences, version 25. The empirical results indicate that psychomotor education significantly relates to profitability and market share. We therefore conclude that entrepreneurship education structure relates to small and medium enterprises performance amongst managers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria, and recommend that policy makers should consider introducing entrepreneurship in primary and secondary schools through integration to other subjects or as a stand-alone subject. This could function as an introductory stage which will prepare students for more advanced entrepreneurship education structure in the small. Policy makers should also create conducive entrepreneurship education centers within the business eco-system to enable traders attend free workshops when scheduled. Traders can be pre-informed about the benefits of attending/participating in business workshops through social media before slating any.

Impact of Digital Marketing And Intellectual Capital On Business Performance (Case Study Of SMEs In Depok City, West Java)

This study explores the impact of digital marketing and intellectual capital on the business performance of SMEs in Depok City. Using a quantitative approach, this research analyzes data obtained from 100 respondents through online questionnaires. The results of multiple linear regression analysis indicate that both digital marketing and intellectual capital have a significant influence on business performance. Digital marketing, measured through variables such as interactivity, site design, cost/transaction, and incentive programs, has been proven to increase customer engagement and online transaction volumes. On the other hand, intellectual capital, consisting of human capital, structural capital, and relational capital, plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency and profitability of companies. Business performance measurements in this study include profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The coefficient of determination (R²) value of 77.2% indicates that the digital marketing and intellectual capital variables together explain most of the variability in business performance. These findings are consistent with previous studies showing that the use of digital technology in marketing and the management of intellectual capital can enhance a company's competitiveness and overall performance. Thus, this research makes a significant contribution to the literature on digital marketing and intellectual capital management, offering practical insights for business practitioners to improve their marketing strategies and intangible asset management.

Transformative Work Behavior: Development and Validation of a Measurement Scale

The Transformative Work Behavior (TWB) concept is able to build optimal SME performance in a dynamic business environment, especially post-pandemic, through a strategic human resource and socio-emotional approach. Reflecting the important role of leadership in forming an innovative and adaptive work culture, which is one of the keys to the long-term success of an organization amidst market dynamics and an ever-changing environment. This paper aims to develop, validate and measure the variable mechanism of Transformative Work Behavior (TWB) as a concept scientific novelty. This research uses transformative learning theory, organizational knowledge creation theory, leadership theory, open innovation, social exchange theory as the basis for forming the novelty variable. The population in this study were digital creative MSMEs, questionnaires were given randomly, using non-probability sampling. Meanwhile, the sample size using the 10 times rule method is 280 samples. The analysis method used uses the SEM method. This paper is a concept development, validation and explanation of the mechanism for measuring the novel variable of transformative work behavior which has never been studied before.