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This study examines the effect of digital financial literacy on firm performance among selected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The level of digital financial literacy is measured as a percentage, based on firm’s understanding or knowledge, experience, awareness of potential risks, and skills. The level of financial inclusionContinue Reading

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Given the growing importance of sustainability and the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this study conducted a systematic literature review on the relationship between SMEs’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sustainability (CS). A total of 41 peer-reviewed articles published between 2003 and 2023 were analyzed,Continue Reading

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Small businesses look for cooperative relationships with foreign partners to build competitive advantage in export markets. In addition, the ability of small businesses to compete is also strongly related to human capital specifically the managerial competences. This study aims to investigate the effect of managerial competences on the relationship quality,Continue Reading

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The rise in the number of small and medium businesses competing in foreign markets has led to growing interest among researchers in the study of the international activities of these firms. Previous studies have focused on how small businesses successfully compete in the market alongside larger and resourceful firms despiteContinue Reading

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Small and medium-sized enterprise exporters that build trusting relationships with foreign importers are strategically helpful in overcoming the challenges brought about by internationalization. Trust facilitates knowledge sharing between partners, and it allows small firms to expand their foreign market knowledge and consequently reduce their uncertainties that are caused by theContinue Reading

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Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not gain sufficient economic returns despite their significant economic contributions. A possible cause of poor SME performance is weak corporate governance. However, the corporate governance of SMEs is rarely investigated. Ownership structure provides SMEs with a monitoring mechanism that enhances performance. This study examinesContinue Reading

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Creating high employee engagement is becoming more important in achieving sustainability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It helps organisations to motivate their employees to go beyond expectation. The main characteristic of organisation that pursues sustainability includes creating ethical values through organisational climate. This paper analyses the impact of ethicalContinue Reading

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The purpose of this study is to examine the predictive effects of entrepreneurial orientation, innovation capability and knowledge creation on firm performance. Data for the study was collected using a cross-sectional quantitative survey. A total of 188 useable responses were collected from SMEs in Malaysia. The findings show that entrepreneurialContinue Reading

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This study examines the role of relationship marketing on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Relationship marketing is a concept in marketing management aimed at maintaining long-term relationships with customers. Meanwhile, SMEs occupy a crucial role in sustaining the economy of Indonesia. Therefore, by implementing the concept of relationshipContinue Reading