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Journal articles on the topic "Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)"

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Jin, Yuhuan, and Sheng Zhang. "Credit Rationing in Small and Micro Enterprises: A Theoretical Analysis." Sustainability 11, no. 5 (March 4, 2019): 1330. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11051330.

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One of the features of credit markets is that borrowers are sometimes rationed in the amount that they can borrow, which differentiates them from other markets. Small and micro enterprises (SMEs) are more likely to be eliminated than large and medium-sized enterprises under credit rationing. However, SMEs play a significant role in employment creation and growth of gross domestic products in developing countries. So, it is of great significance to study the reasons why SMEs are more vulnerable to credit constraints. By considering the differences in characteristics between SMEs and large and medium-sized enterprises, we established a theoretical model with endogenous enterprise size, and by considering banks’ screening principles before and after the loan approval, we have analyzed the micro-mechanism in which there are significant differences in credit availability between SMEs and large and medium-sized enterprises. Our conclusion indicates that credit rationing in SMEs is the result of the rational choice by banks for the purpose of profit maximization.
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Jaffar, Nahariah, Zarehan Selamat, Norhazlin Ismail, and Hamsatulazura Hamzah. "Small medium enterprises’ financial reporting in Malaysia." Corporate Ownership and Control 8, no. 3 (2011): 366–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i3c3p2.

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This study investigates the financial reporting practices of the Malaysian SMEs. Mailed questionnaires were sent to loan officers and SMEs’ owners. The findings showed that size of SMEs, industry type, owner’s awareness about financial reporting regulations and academic qualification of the SMEs’ owners have positive associations with the nature of financial reporting of the Malaysian SMEs. In addition, the loan officers and SMEs’ owners perceived most of the information presented in the SMEs’ financial statements are useful and that they perceived all sections in the financial statements, except income statement, are important for their decision making process. Results may provide insight on the nature and adequacy of financial reporting of the Malaysian SMEs. Besides, the findings may contribute better understanding to the SMEs’ managers on the informational needs of the users of their financial statements.
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MUTANDWA, EDWARD, NATHAN KANUMA TAREMWA, and THEONESTE TUBANAMBAZI. "DETERMINANTS OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE ENTERPRISES IN RWANDA." Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship 20, no. 01 (March 2015): 1550001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s1084946715500016.

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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often identified as one of the most important strategies for enhancing the livelihoods of people in Rwanda. This research analyzed the factors influencing the performance of SMEs in the Musanze district in the Northern Province. A survey was conducted with 52 registered SMEs selected from three sectors of Musanze. The sample was obtained by using proportional allocation sampling where the number of SMEs within each sector was considered. Both quantitative and qualitative data from SMEs were collected using structured questionnaires. Factor analysis and bivariate correlation analysis were used to facilitate data analysis. The results of this study showed that starting SMEs incurred a mean annual net income loss of -185,965Rwf (-295US$). However, the average net annual income increased to 970,820Rwf (1540US$). There was a positive correlation between annual net income, business experience and asset size (p < 0.05). Three factors that determined the performance of SMEs are marketing and entrepreneurship skills, working environment and materials and infrastructure availability. Future policy interventions should consider these strategic areas for enhanced visibility of SMEs.
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Pinkovetskaia, Iuliia, and Olga Kiseleva. "INVESTMENTS IN MEDIUM, SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISES IN RUSSIAN REGIONS." CBU International Conference Proceedings 6 (September 25, 2018): 381–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.12955/cbup.v6.1186.

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The paper aim is an assessment of the investments into the fixed capital of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the influence on them by factors such as size categories and territorial placement. The object of the study is the consideration of all (SMEs) that are located in each of the regions of Russia. The used data is from the official statistical observation of investment data of all Russian SMEs for 2015 in 82 regions. The comparative analysis of investments in the fixed capital of SMEs is based on relative indicators: investments which are calculated per one enterprise and per employee. Modeling was based on the functions of a normal distribution. We defined the values investments in SMEs which located in all Russian regions and related to three size categories and six types of activity; revealed regularities of distribution of investments calculated per enterprise and per worker; identified the regions with low investments in SMEs. New knowledge of the investment in the fixed capital in the Russian SMEs was achieved. The results of the study, namely new knowledge and tools for assessing production activities of small and medium enterprises in the regions, are of scientific and practical importance. The methodical approach can be used in the future studies and in the education potential entrepreneurs and students. The research results can be used by government and regional authorities to monitor the efficiency of investment in fixed assets, as well as the implementation of a Federal strategy for SMEs development for the period up to 2030.
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Venter, J. M. P., and B. de Clercq. "A three‐sector comparative study of the impact of taxation on small and medium enterprises." Meditari Accountancy Research 15, no. 1 (April 1, 2007): 115–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10222529200700007.

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In his 2006 State of the Nation Address, President Thabo Mbeki indicated that the regulatory environment for small businesses would be improved, as this sector plays an important role in the national strategy for accelerated and shared growth. The aim of this study is to determine whether the size of an enterprise and the sector in which the enterprise operates has an impact on how the enterprise’s tax responsibilities are administered and managed. A survey was conducted amongst small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing, retail and business services sectors in Gauteng. The study focused on Gauteng because the majority of small, medium and microenterprises (SMMEs) are located in this province. The study found that most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the business services sector outsource their tax responsibilities because they lack the time needed to manage these functions. It was also found that the size and type of organisation affects the role taxation inputs play in business decisions. The SMEs included in the survey preferred a reduction in interest and penalties charged as a taxation relief measure.
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Park, Kyung Jin, and Youngtae Yoo. "Improvement Of Competitiveness In Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises." Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 33, no. 1 (December 28, 2016): 173–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v33i1.9888.

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While SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) contribute much to the economy, their competitiveness compared to that of large enterprises is negligible. Periodic evaluation of the overall competitiveness of SMEs is important to determine the reasons behind their relatively low growth rate. In order to maximize the effects of support for SMEs through government policies, determining the best means of providing support and enhancing competitiveness is necessary. Government funds or other sources of support for SMEs must be supplied according to the circumstances surrounding each enterprise. For instance, if the government invests in tangible assets, SMEs must be the target, because their size guarantees that despite their lower flexibility, competitiveness will improve. If investment is made in research and development, the firm’s long-term capacity for growth must be evaluated rather than its profitability, since there is an immediate increase in costs. There are differences in the effects of investment on flexibility, immaterial capital, and the ability to compete according to the size of the firm and the number of years it has been in business; these factors must be taken into account. Also, in allocating supporting funds to SMEs, the sites at which the funds are to be used must be examined. Active use of funds in areas where SMEs cannot invest in themselves is encouraged, rather than investment in general.
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Afrifa, Godfred Adjappong, and Venancio Tauringana. "Corporate governance and performance of UK listed small and medium enterprises." Corporate Governance 15, no. 5 (October 5, 2015): 719–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-03-2015-0029.

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Purpose – This paper aims to report the results of an investigation into the effect of corporate governance factors on the performance of listed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and examines whether this effect differs between the two sizes of business. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses unbalanced panel data regression analysis on a sample of 234 SMEs listed on the Alternative Investment Market, for a 10-year period (2004-2013). Findings – The panel data analysis results show that for all SMEs, corporate governance factors – board size, chief executive officer (CEO) age and tenure and directors’ remuneration – are significantly associated with performance of SMEs. The results also suggest that while board size is associated with the performance of both small and medium enterprises, CEO age is significant only for medium firms and directors’ remuneration only for small ones, while CEO tenure and proportion of non-executive directors are not significant for either. Practical implications – Overall, the results imply that corporate governance factors affect the performance of listed SMEs. However, this effect differs significantly between small and medium enterprises. The findings have important implications for policymakers who prescribe corporate governance mechanisms for SMEs. Originality/value – The paper adds to existing literature on corporate governance of SMEs by establishing a relationship between firm performance and board size, CEO age, CEO tenure, directors’ remuneration and proportion of non-executive directors.
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Kubíčková, L., and A. Peprný. "The internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises in the viticulture." Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) 57, No. 7 (August 1, 2011): 331–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/31/2011-agricecon.

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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important part of the Czech economy, they significantly contribute to the job and GDP creation, they are the source of innovation and technological progress. The paper is focused on the internationalization of SMEs, specifically in the wine sector, which is a specific sector closely linked to the specific area and it is significantly subjected to natural and climatic conditions. The authors focused on the specification of the most important aspects of the internationalization of Czech wine-growing small and medium enterprises based on the research via interviewing 450 SMEs wineries. The authors thus identified the key success factors in the process of internationalization of SMEs in the wine business.
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Swasty, Wirania. "Business Model Innovation for Small Medium Enterprises." Winners 16, no. 2 (September 30, 2015): 85. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/tw.v16i2.1561.

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Indonesian economy through Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is expected to absorb labor and contribute to the growth of Gross Domestic Product. However, SMEs lack both managerial and technical skills. This research is about business model innovation for SMEs especially in fashion and garment industry. Study used qualitative approach by mentoring four selected SMEs in Babakan Penghulu Village– Cinambo Sub-District, Eastern Bandung. The tools used to analyze them including PEST analysis, Porter’s Five Forces,Resource Based View, Value Chain Analysis and Business Model Canvas. Finding suggests SMEs to have business model innovation derived from value proposition. SMEs should build their own brand awareness. Moreover, as garment and fashion industry, design can be a particularly important part of the Value Proposition. SMEs could communicate its value propositions and inform their service through its official websites and other social media. Since the intangible resources include brand and design, thus SMEs should build brand image and innovate year by year. SMEs must hire designers and launch a series of new products offers under the signature of their own brands. Ideation to strengthen strategies derives from value proposition building block as a starting point. Moreover, Business Model Canvas makes strategy more focused and measurable. Business model innovation is expected to increase overall performance of SMEs.
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Vu, Ngo Van, and Nguyen Xuan Trung. "The Situation of Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Vietnam." Business and Economic Research 10, no. 3 (October 12, 2020): 337. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ber.v10i3.17841.

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In the period of 2010-2017, the number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of Vietnam tended to be increased, accounting for about 98% of the total number of Vietnamese enterprises by the end of December 2017. Vietnam's SMEs are mainly private enterprises operating in the field of commerce and services as well as industry and construction, mostly concentrated in the Southeast and the Red River Delta. In the research period, micro enterprises had experienced a sharp increase in the loss rate, making the loss rate of the whole enterprise soar. In addition, SMEs were increasingly dependent on loans and especially small businesses had less access to bank loans as well as deferred purchase. However, Fixed-charge coverage ratio of SMEs had been improved and the gap between large enterprises and small enterprises had been narrowed.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)"

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Poole, Nicole Lesley. "Organisational change in Queensland small and medium size enterprises (SMEs)." University of Southern Queensland, Faculty of Business, 2009. http://eprints.usq.edu.au/archive/00006242/.

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[Abstract]A substantial amount of change management research exists internationally and in Australia in relation to the causes, processes and outcomes of organisational change in large organisations. However this does not reflect the change scenarios in SMEs. Furthermore, the academic and professional discipline of organisational change in Australia, while well-researched in some areas, remains embryonic when translatedto SMEs in a dynamic environment. Very few large scale state-wide and national surveys have been conducted in Australia. This study is filling the theoretical gap inrelation to the theory and practice relating to the nature, extent and characteristics of organisational change in Queensland Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs).The objective of this study was to examine the nature and extent of organisational change in Queensland SMEs. Five research questions were developed to inform thisresearch objective, including: What are the forces of change in Queensland SMEs?; To what extent does the main change driver (change agent) in SMEs possess effectivechange management skills?; What mental models do Queensland SME managers espouse in relation to the management of organisational change?; What is the natureand prevalence of change interventions for achieving organisational change in Queensland SMEs? ; and What is the impact of organisational size on the nature andprevalence of organisational change in Queensland SMEs? Eleven hypotheses in relation to the last research question were developed and tested.To answer the research questions, the study employed the use of quantitative data which was collected through a state-wide mail survey of 1000 Queensland SMEs. A34 percent response rate was achieved. The survey was adapted from a previous validated questionnaire measuring employee management and organisational change practices in Australian SMEs.The results indicate that by far the most important factor in the decision to introduce change in Queensland SMEs was customer expectations for quality. The survey results also show that, overall, the SMEs were able to achieve the objectives they pursued when implementing significant changes. The findings indicate that the main change drivers in Queensland SMEs possess a moderate profile in relation to change management skills. Furthermore, the findings reflect the view that managers tend tosupport forms of limited employee participation and consultation.Change practices are only moderately represented in Australian SMEs. Taken together with low participation of employees in the decision to employ these changes; low levels of union membership; a low presence of specialist HR managers in SMEs; and the fact that the majority of SMEs that do have written strategic plans do not use it to develop operational plans and drive day to day operations; a ‘transforming’ scenario in Queensland SMEs is unlikely. However, one very positive trend is the achievement by the majority of SMEs of change objectives pursued. Nevertheless, the fact that the mental models of Queensland SMEs favoured managerial prerogative is of more significance for the effectiveness of both the management of employees and the performance of SMEs.The findings show that organisational size is significant for the factors important in the introduction of organisational change, however size is not particularly significant in relation to the objectives pursued and achieved in the introduction of organisational change. Furthermore, size is also not significant in relation to the extent to which the main change driver (change agent) in SMEs possesses effective change management skills, and the mental models that Queensland SME managers espouse in relation to the management of organisational change. In contrast with these findings, the analysis suggests that organisational size is significant for the prevalence of change interventions/practices, with medium organisations employing change interventions to a significant greater extent. The thesis concludes with commentary on the practical implications for SME managers and policy and several directions for future research.
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Gebramicheal, Zelalem Berhanu, and Tsegahiwot Teketel Habtegiorgis. "Internal Control in Swedish Small and Medium Size Enterprises." Thesis, Umeå University, Umeå School of Business, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-35030.

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Small and medium size enterprises are currently the major part of economic activities through out the world. Nowadays, they represent about 99% of all types of enterprises in Sweden, with providing high job opportunities to its labour force as these enterprises need focus in their development; the internal control mechanism is a means and a way of directing, monitoring and measuring the SMEs resources. It plays an important role in preventing and detecting fraud and protecting the physical and intangible resources as well as leading to high efficiency of the business operation. one since it contributes a lot for the majority of business enterprise involved in SMEs.

This study examines and describes the effectiveness of internal control systems in Swedish small and medium size enterprises. The study focuses on the main five components of internal control and their impact on achieving the company’s objectives. In so doing, the study creates a better understanding of effective internal control that may be applicable to the context of SMEs and establish theoretically the features of an effective internal control for sampled SMEs. To achieve this objective we formulate one research question: system of SMEs comply with the principles of effective internal control? into how closely SMEs follow the virtues of effective internal control in their business operation.

Applying an inductive approach in qualitative interview, the study found out that, contrary to what is generally suggested, SMEs are aware of the importance of having a good internal control system. The findings of the research enabled the emergence of a theory grounded in the collected data. Indeed, the major features of an effective internal control system applicable for SMEs are found to be control activities, effective information and communication system, effective monitoring and evaluation system framework.

Key words: SMEs, internal control, control environment, risk management, control activities, information and communication, monitoring and evaluation

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Hung, Pui-ling Elsa. "Government support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2003. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B31967206.

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熊佩玲 and Pui-ling Elsa Hung. "Government support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2003. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31967206.

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Magad, Ahmad Mohamed. "Strategic planning in SMEs in Singapore : SME multi-agency alliance, environmental impact and SME performance." Thesis, Henley Business School, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.274792.

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Alawamhleh, M. J. A. "Collaborating risks evaluation and management for small and medium size enterprises in virtual organisations." Thesis, Coventry University, 2010. http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/4f411c47-9960-ab75-4f2f-852581d150fe/1.

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SMEs in the 21 century have to cope with an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment. In order to work effectively within this environment, SMEs have to collaborate with other enterprises in forms of virtual organisations. Despite the increased interest in the area of virtual organisation collaboration, useful information is still lacking about the risk sources of virtual organisation, where the enterprise face more complicated risk threats than those in traditional enterprise due to the new form of relationships between partners. The aim of this research was to identify a risk management contribution where this research has identified key areas of risk that SMEs are likely to face when working collaboratively in VO. It also enables SMEs to understand the relative importance of these risks. A further contribution is made by use of tools (ISM and ANP) to enable SMEs to understand the inter-relationships of risk sources. Multiple analysis techniques provide triangulation of analysis results, leading to validation of results. The secondary research showed all of the risk sources identified in the relevant literature and some of the relationships between them, whilst the primary research addressed all of the direct and indirect relationships using the Interpretive Structural Modeling. Also the primary data sources from the questionnaires and the case study shed light on the relative importance of these sources using the Analytical Network Process. Areas for further research are suggested to close the gaps and to continue enriching the research.
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Kerr, Malcolm A. "The learning-decoding approach as a means of overcoming the barriers to growth in small & medium size enterprises." Thesis, Brunel University, 1997. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/5199.

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This thesis explores how small business owners learn to learn' to overcome barriers to growth or commercial success. This learning takes place within a process which has been termed the Learning-Decoding Approach. This Approach consists of three main factors - (1) how small business owners Scan their environment for signals and cues; (2) how they Decode any signals and cues; and (3) how they Test their Mental models and Assumptions - this factor incorporates an analysis of the inclination to be Open to changing or affirming the Mental Models and Assumptions held. Further, it examines what the small business owner does with the final result from this process: that is, is it used to influence the design of some strategic plan or does it become part of an emerging one? Generally, it was found that Strategic Planning is not a function of the Learning- Decoding Approach. It is not considered a core tool for overcoming barriers to growth. Its major role is at the task or operational level rather than the business level. Further, any attempt at Strategy Planning is only used as a guide. Fifty small firms were investigated within two `knowledge-worker' sectors: the Management Consulting Sector and the Marketing Consulting Sector. Within these sectors three sizes of firms were reviewed. Thirty-eight male and twelve female owner-managers were involved in the interviews. The research identified a number of similarities and some differences between the sectors; and provided a cultural explanation for them. The daily work practices used by owner-managers showed that the sectors were different but closely aligned. A tentative Learning-Decoding Approach model was developed and comprised three spectrums. Firms can be positioned on them according to their predisposition to, and skills in, Scanning the environment for signals, and Decoding the signals and then Testing them against their Mental Models and Assumptions. Further, if learning is to occur the owner-manager must be prepared to be open to changing any Mental Models and Assumptions held. By learning the skills implicit in this process, the owner-manager can move on to learning how to overcome the barriers to growth. This suggests that the Learning- Decoding Approach can provide a helpful model for advisers to enable them to mentor, coach, counsel or facilitate small business owners in a review of their business style and practice. The main conclusion drawn from the thesis is that Scanning, Decoding and Testing are perceived as valuable activities which influence commercial success. However, a gap is evident between attitude and behaviour. Due to this, it is felt that the aims of the research are only partly met.
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Shen, Ran, and Jingyun Yu. "Internationalization Strategy of Small Medium Size Enterprises from Developing Countries : A Case Study of XINJIAHUA Export Company." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET), 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-15821.

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The internationalization of SMEs can be expected to gain further momentum because the world economy is becoming increasingly integrated with continuing declines in government-imposed barriers and continuing advances in technology. Meanwhile, more and more SMEs from developing countries start to increase their overseas business. The purpose of this thesis is to study or investigate how SMEs develop and implement their internationalization strategies. To be able to illuminate this question in more detail, essential factors will be looked upon in this paper. We choose the export business as a main entry mode due to SMEs general lack of resources. Generic strategies and marketing mix analysis will also be discussed in the paper in order to obtain essential factors which influence performance of SMEs from developing countries which internationalize their business.Only a qualitative study was carried out to help determine the purpose of the paper, where data was collected through a real case study which was an Exporting Company from a developing country. The primary data was collected through interviews via email with the company founder, accounting manager, manufacturing manager and sales managers, complemented with secondary data collected from internet sources.The empirical findings and analysis has brought to light some interesting conclusions. Export can be a smart choice for SMEs, because they lack of resources at the initial period. Whether the choice is direct export or indirect export, the driving force of SMEs from developing countries are their natural dispositions. Mixed generic strategy can help SMEs conquer disadvantages. While marketing mix theory can also help SMEs aim at niche markets more clearly.Thus, exporting as the most suitable entry mode for SMEs, while mixed generic strategies and marketing mix theory also should be taken into consideration. Therefore the success of internationalization process will be increased for SMEs from developing countries.
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Panayiotou, Panayiotis. "Automated visual inspection in small and medium sized enterprises." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.339935.

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Alqaoud, Faisal. "The effectiveness of marketing communication through social media on small to medium size enterprises (SMES) in Kuwait." Thesis, University of Huddersfield, 2015. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/29066/.

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This thesis is concerned with two major areas: marketing communication via social media and small to medium size enterprise marketing for Kuwaiti SMEs. The researcher has been looking carefully at major social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others by opening accounts and being involved in daily interactions in them. They have been observing and witnessing the great potential of social media and that led to five questions concerning social media marketing and its usefulness to SMEs in Kuwait. (i) Can SMEs market their products and services better through using social media rather than traditional media? (ii) Can SMEs reach their target customers through social media more easily than through traditional media? (iii) What are the benefits of marketing communication in social media? (iv) Can marketing communication be more effective by using social media rather than using traditional media? (v) Can Kuwait benefit from SMEs’ empowerment to improve its economy by reducing dependency on oil production? It was from these questions, the topic of this thesis was born, which is investigating the effectiveness of marketing communication through social media for SMEs in Kuwait. Primary data were collected through depth interviews from the owners/managers of Kuwaiti SMEs. Grounded theory as Strauss and Corbin was used. Five models are developed and recommendations made to improve the effectiveness of social media marketing communications for SMEs in Kuwait.
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Books on the topic "Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)"

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Zanzibar. Wizara ya Utalii, Biashara, na Uwekezaji., ed. The Zanzibar small and medium enterprises (SMES) development policy. Zanzibar: Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Ministry of Tourism, Trade & Investment, 2006.

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Boustras, George, and Frank W. Guldenmund, eds. Safety Management in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2018]: CRC Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315151847.

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Ābadura, Rakība. Development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs): Financing from Islamic perspective. Dhaka: Islamic Economics Research Bureau, 2007.

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Council, Maharashtra Economic Development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India: From local strength to global reach. Mumbai: Maharashtra Economic Development Council, 2001.

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Võ, Trí Thành. Integrating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into the more integrated East Asia. Jakarta]: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2010.

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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. Promoting health and safety in European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2003.

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Maʻhad Abḥāth al-Siyāsāt al-Iqtiṣādīyah al-Filasṭīnī, ed. Investment opportunities for small and medium enterprises [SMEs] in the Palestinian transportation sector. Jerusalem: Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS), 2010.

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Chua, C. L. Singapore small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing sector: the financial aspect. Oxford: Oxford Brookes University, 1996.

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Loewe, Markus. Which factors determine the upgrading of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?: The case of Egypt. Bonn: Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik, 2013.

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Commission, Nigeria National Planning. Report of the Vision 2020 national technical working group on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Abuja?: National Planning Commission, 2009.

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Book chapters on the topic "Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)"

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Anthony, Anoo Anna, and Mary T. Joseph. "Small and Medium Enterprises in Indian Textiles." In SMEs in Indian Textiles, 33–40. London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9781137444578_5.

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North, Klaus, and Renia Babakhanlou. "Knowledge Management Tools for SMES." In Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises, 211–22. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_14.

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Olejnik, Edith. "B. Study 1: SMEs’ Internationalization Patterns: Descriptives, Dynamics and Determinants." In International Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, 25–54. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-04876-1_2.

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Hudson, Sarah, and Julia Roloff. "In Search of Sustainability? SMEs in Brittany, France." In Ethics in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, 193–214. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9331-8_11.

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Bianchi, Patrizio. "Policies for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)." In Recent Economic Thought, 321–43. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3996-0_11.

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Rabelo, Ricardo J., Fabiano Baldo, Omir C. Alves-Junior, and Christian Dihlmann. "Virtual Enterprises: Strengthening SMES Competitiveness via Flexible Businesses Alliances." In Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises, 255–72. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_18.

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Manhães, Maurício, and Guillermo Antonio Dávila. "The Innovation Triple Challenge: A Creativity Check for SMES." In Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises, 77–92. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_5.

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Hiba, Juan Carlos. "Argentina: A Chronically Variable Socio-Economic Environment for SMEs." In Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises, 123–37. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_9.

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Santos, Maria João. "CSR and SMEs in Portugal: The Strategy of Obligation." In Ethics in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, 173–90. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9331-8_10.

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de Pivetta, Norma T. Jáuregui. "Ethics in Agricultural and Stockbreeding SMEs: An Argentinean Case Study." In Ethics in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, 313–32. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9331-8_17.

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Conference papers on the topic "Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)"

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Matthews, K. "Oxonica: small & medium enterprises." In SMEs and Micro/Nanotechnology. IEE, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/ic:20050013.

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Ayele, Y. Z., and A. Barabadi. "Marketing Management Challenges – A Nordic Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) Perspective." In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM). IEEE, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ieem.2018.8607309.

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Nurhikmat, Asep, and Tommy Hendrix. "Traditional Food for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)." In 2016 Global Conference on Business, Management and Entrepreneurship. Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/gcbme-16.2016.43.

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Noyan Yalman, İlkay, Mutlu Türkoğlu, and Yalçın Yalman. "Small and Medium Sizes Enterprises (SMEs) and Foreign Trade Policy." In International Conference on Eurasian Economies. Eurasian Economists Association, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.36880/c06.01207.

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A high level of a country’s foreign trade is related to the growth of foreign earnings, to the acceleration of investments, to increase employment and contributes significantly to the growth of the country's economy. In this context, SMEs as one of the mile stones of the economy, foreign trade and economic growth are located in the leading roles. Especially SMEs sufficiently developed oppressed against strong opponents abroad, government policies or practices in trade restrictive policies are some of the reasons for this downside. SMEs that exports goods, or the infrastructure needed to produce goods for SMEs who import raw materials as well as the country's foreign trade policies and developments in the world economy is important. SMEs to follow the development, recognizing competitors, new markets, new products is very important in terms of growth both business and the countries. In this study, SMEs engaged in foreign trade in Sivas Province performing an application on in terms of both the business and government policy at the local level status will be examined. Data will be obtained on issues such as ultimately foreign trade potential of existing SMEs while doing foreign trade problems they face, strengths and weaknesses, market policies at national and international levels, the opinions about the state's foreign trade policy. The results obtained from the data on SMEs engaged in foreign trade by making general inferences about the data obtained on a micro scale, will allow making inferences on the macro scale.
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Shamsuzzoha, A. H. M., and Petri Helo. "Virtual Enterprise Architectural Framework: Collaboration for Small and Medium Enterprises." In ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference collocated with the 41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/msec2013-1004.

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This paper presents a methodological approach to support the running of a temporary collaborative network through the formation and operation of a virtual enterprise (VE), where the participating enterprises, especially small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), collaborate with each other for mutual benefit. Overall VE architectural framework which is considered as the baseline to execute VE manufacturing processes is highlighted in this research. Different components within this architecture such as visualization and configuration, message exchange, process designer, forecasting and simulation, optimization, cloud-based data storage, etc., are briefly explained with respect to their corresponding interfaces with each other. Among all the components of VE architecture, the user interface component termed ‘Dashboard’ is explicitly highlighted with a case example of a VE network. This Dashboard component is implemented to visualize the VE operational activities that directly contribute to monitor and manage the associated collaborative processes successfully. Further research potential along with the general research outcomes are also highlighted in the conclusion section of this paper.
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Worokinasih, Saparila. "Small Financial Credit Banking for SMEs (Small and medium enterprises)." In Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of Business and Public Administration (AICoBPA 2018). Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/aicobpa-18.2019.46.

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Olszak, Celina, and Ewa Ziemba. "The Conceptual Model of a Web Learning Portal for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises." In InSITE 2008: Informing Science + IT Education Conference. Informing Science Institute, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/3234.

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The article aims at presenting a Web learning portal that allows for improving employees’ competencies in implementation of the Internet related technologies in business. Such a portal is dedicated to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The starting point for considerations is in suggesting initiatives that are necessary to undertake in the SME sector in the context of the knowledge based economy. Particular attention is paid to improving employees’ competencies. Then SME needs related to improving knowledge and skills required to use the Internet in business are presented. In the context of the needs in question, a model of a Web learning portal dedicated to SMEs is suggested.
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Koçak, Orhan, Eyüp Zengin, and Hande Oğuz Karademir. "Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and Their Employment Structures in the Process of Globalization: Yalova Sample." In International Conference on Eurasian Economies. Eurasian Economists Association, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.36880/c06.01191.

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Today, small and medium sized companies are briefly called SMEs, are becoming more important in order to sustain of both national and local economies under the intensive competition and in the existing global markets. SME’s are making important contributions countries’ economic growths by making innovations, giving responses for the economic crises, positive effects on the growing of employment and having flexibility on their productions. In this study, the current situation of SMEs in the globalized economic order, the advantages and disadvantages, economic problems, the importance of SMEs in Turkey’s economy and also incentives provided for SMEs is emphasized. In the second part, with the globalization changing employment structure of SMEs and their conditions in the fight against unemployment is emphasized in Turkey. In the final part, an investigation is done and it is aimed to research employment structures, strategies for the future and approaches for the big companies of SMEs that are doing business in Yalova city. For this, survey method is used and survey results were analyzed for 158 SMEs in Yalova.
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Rafaj, Milan, and Stefan Valcuha. "Technology Solution for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises." In ASME 2014 12th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/esda2014-20374.

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Generally product lifecycle management (PLM) is characterized as an integrated management process of product information and related processes across the product lifecycle. PLM affects development time of product and optimize the cooperation of all components of the development process of products. Therefore attention has to be paid to this fact in production and research. Processes across the entire product lifecycle management are complex and it is difficult to support various levels of cooperation. It is necessary to identify technological solutions to facilitate the implementation of PLM systems into processes of product life cycle. In the paper is presented derivation of technology solutions for PLM (product lifecycle information modeling and management, product lifecycle knowledge management, design chain management, product lifecycle process management, product trade exchange, collaborative product service and product lifecycle portal for stakeholder, developer, customer, manufacturer and supplier) and applications of advanced information technologies for implementation of PLM. In the paper is also described the technological solution which was developed to meet industrial requirements and obtain long term sustainability in today’s highly competitive market. Currently, still only a few small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) uses real benefits that PLM offers. The small and medium-sized enterprises also try to implement those technologies but, despite their flexibility, they have difficulties in structuring and exchanging information. Enterprises also have problems in creating data models for structuring and sharing product information, especially in the context of extended enterprises. It is caused by several factors that may have information, technical and financial character. Article refers and highlights the benefits that PLM brings by extension of PLM into so called “Closed-Loop Lifecycle Management (CL2M)”. It also describes the major barriers to the implementation of PLM in SME and propose possible solutions.
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Swarnkar, Rahul, Anuj Chaube, Jenny Harding, Bishnu Das, and Manoj K. Tiwari. "Prioritising Tendering Activities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)." In 2009 IEEE International Technology Management Conference (ICE). IEEE, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/itmc.2009.7461423.

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Reports on the topic "Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)"

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Jin, Byoungho, Elena Cedrola, Letizia Trabaldo Togna, and Naeun Kim. How can Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Successfully Evolve? Lessons learned from Apparel and Textile SMEs in Biella, Italy. Ames: Iowa State University, Digital Repository, November 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.31274/itaa_proceedings-180814-1568.

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Lee, Jong Geun, and Niehm Linda. Assessing the Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Vietnamese Apparel Retail Market. Ames: Iowa State University, Digital Repository, November 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.31274/itaa_proceedings-180814-1503.

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Helgeson, Jennifer F., Juan F. Fung, Yating Zhang, Alfredo R. Roa-Henriquez, Ariela Zycherman, Claudia Nierenberg, David T. Butry, and Donna Ramkissoon. Eliciting lessons from Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for natural disaster resilience planning and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic:. Gaithersburg, MD: National Institute of Standards and Technology, September 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/nist.dci.002.

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Chaparro, Rodrigo, Maria Netto, Patricio Mansilla, and Daniel Magallon. Energy Savings Insurance: Advances and Opportunities for Funding Small- and Medium-Sized Energy Efficiency and Distributed Generation Projects in Chile. Inter-American Development Bank, December 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0002947.

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The Energy Savings Insurance Program seeks to promote investment in energy efficiency and distributed generation in Latin America, primarily through small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It focuses on developing an innovative scheme of guaranteed energy performance that mitigates project risk and generates investor confidence (ESI Model). The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) facilitates the development of the ESI Program in alliance with the National Development Banks (NDBs). The ESI Model includes a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of equipment for generating a stipulated amount of energy or energy savings over a specific time period; validation by an independent body; insurance coverage that backs the savings or the guaranteed energy generation; and project financing. This paper describes the main attributes of the ESI Model (the contract, the insurance, validation and financing), evaluates market potential and the most attractive technologies, and identifies the priority sectors for implementing projects in Chile. The most promising economic sectors were found to be the hospitality industry, food processing industry, grape growing/wine production, and the fishing industry, and the technologies of electric motors, boilers, air conditioning systems and photovoltaic solar generation. In each of these sectors, estimates were made of financing requirements as well as CO2 emission reductions that could be achieved.
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