scholarly journals Cross-Border Mediation and Small and Medium Enterprises

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-202
Author(s):  
Anna Fiodorova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Medium Enterprises

scholarly journals Human Resources Training Needs in the Small and Medium Enterprises from Cross-Border Area Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2150
Author(s):  
Carmen Emilia Chașovschi ◽  
Carmen Nastase ◽  
Mihai Popescu ◽  
Adrian-Liviu Scutariu ◽  
Iulian-Alexandru Condratov
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Border Area ◽  
Common Features ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
New Development ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The research aim was to identify the training needs of entrepreneurs and employees within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the Suceava, Chernivtsi, and Bălți regions, to analyze the specific training practices in the cross-border area, and to identify the common features or the disparities. The research contains an exploratory survey, based on a semi-structured questionnaire that investigates the training needs in the SMEs and specific training practices with a comparative approach. The results relate to the challenges faced by transformation economies and by the specificities of SMEs from these remote areas. Additionally, the research connects the factors involved in planning and delivering training programs for employees in SMEs in this EU peripheral area with the weaknesses of the companies in facing the market competitive economy. The results of the survey disclosed some common features and specificities related to training needs, training responsibilities, and interests in the SMEs from this cross-border area. The discussions are relevant for different categories of stakeholders, at the micro-level, for the management of the companies, but also on a larger scale, in planning the new development programs for the labor market in the targeted areas.

scholarly journals Trust, Commitment and Competitive Advantage in SMEs Export Performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Daud Ismail ◽  
Syed Shah Alam ◽  
Roshayati Bt Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Export Markets ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
International Behavior

The entry of small businesses into international markets has intensified. However, despite the growing presence of small businesses in international markets, studies into their international behavior, particularly regarding the effect of international relationships on international outcomes, remain limited. This study investigates the cross-border relationships of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by examining the effects of the dimensions of the key relationship on the competitive advantage and performance of SMEs in export markets. These dimensions include trust and commitment. Results indicate that trust is significantly related to commitment and export performance. Commitment is positively related to competitive advantage but not to export performance. Trust affects competitive advantage through commitment. The effect of commitment on export performance is mediated by competitive advantage. The methodology and results are presented. The conclusion, implications, and limitations of this study are also discussed.

scholarly journals EMPOWERING CROSS-BORDER WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS VIA MOBILE ICT: FRAMEWORK FOR MALAYSIAN AND INDONESIAN WOMEN-LED MSMES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 340-357
Author(s):  
Dewi Sad Tanti ◽  
Robert Jeyakumar Nathan ◽  
Ponco Budi Sulistyo ◽  
Soekmawati ◽  
Farah Hanim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Social Network Theory ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Mobile Ict

Women’s share in the business sector in Malaysia and Indonesia lags behind their male counterpart. However, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) could serve as a game changer to empower women startup and entrepreneurs. The acceptance and usage of Mobile ICT in business operations could empower more women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to grow and fulfill customer needs and wants. However, there is a lack of established models to measure mobile ICT’s role in women MSMEs in these developing countries. Through the review of policy papers and relevant literatures, this study presents a framework to assess the adoption of Mobile ICT in women-led MSMEs factoring cross-border networking. Building upon Social Network Theory and Technology Acceptance Model, this study presents a framework and discusses recommendations for further action to empower women-led MSMEs in both countries by leveraging on cross-border networking capabilities between Indonesian and Malaysian women-led MSMEs. This study highlights the strength of international and cross-border networking among women startup and entrepreneurs where mentoring could happen to empower women startups and entrepreneurs.   Keywords: Mobile ICT usage, women empowerment, MSMEs development, workforce digitization, cross-border entrepreneurship, social network theory, startups.   Cite as: Tanti, D. S., Nathan, R. J., Sulistyo, P. B., Soekmawati, Hanim, F., & Sarjuni, V. (2021). Empowering cross-border women entrepreneurs via mobile ICT: Framework for Malaysian and Indonesian women-led MSMEs.  Journal of Nusantara Studies, 6(2), 340-357. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol6iss2pp340-357

scholarly journals THE CISG AND CROSS-BORDER ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL JUSTICE

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Walter
Keyword(s):  
Dispute Resolution ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
National Level ◽  
The Great Recession ◽  
Online Dispute Resolution ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Border Trade ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
New Generation

Global trade has changed rapidly, and in some ways dramatically, since the Great Recession began in 2008. Two sometimes competing factors are at play: the slowdown in globalization due primarily to protectionist measures employed at the national level and the new international opportunities created by technology and regulatory environment reform. Both factors present unique benefits and challenges for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)1 engaging in or planning to engage in cross-border trade. Barriers to MSME cross-border trade remain high, with one of the highest being the lack of cross-border access to commercial justice for smaller participants. There is a decreased incentive for small businesses to engage in trade and global value chains, or to use arm’s length contracts in such cases, where there is little potential for resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration or mediation. One solution that is gaining significant attention in legal, business and technology circles is Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), which is, in turn, driving legal harmonization that benefits MSMEs. This paper is a discussion of the evolution of a new generation of micro and small cross-border entrepreneurs, the growth of and rationale for improved access to commercial justice, the role the CISG should play in technology-assisted dispute resolution and, more generally, in establishing an environment conducive to MSME growth.

scholarly journals Gendered Dimensions of Trade: Evidence from Arunachal Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-96
Author(s):  
Kaushalendra Pratap Singh ◽  
Saumya . ◽  
Chetna K. Rathore
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Border Trade ◽  
Grassroots Level ◽  
Medium Enterprises

International trade has traditionally played an essential role in driving women-centric economic empowerment. Women’s participation as owners or managers has remained consistently low over the years. In India's case, a previous study conducted by UNDP revealed that women entrepreneurs preferred engaging in informal cross-border business as it was less risky with no tax burdens and their discomfort in dealing with male customs officials (UNDP, 2016). One of the critical limitations of active business engagement is socio-economic and cultural restriction, especially at the grassroots level. The case in Arunachal Pradesh is no different, as the concept of entrepreneurship of women in this field is a relatively recent phenomenon. In Arunachal Pradesh, the market is mainly controlled by women, yet women's participation in small and medium enterprises is less in number. In this context, the current paper discusses the nature of women entrepreneurs’ role in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cross-border trade. It unveils the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Arunachal Pradesh and along with industrial and policy-related bottlenecks. The discussion is based on the primary data collected from the women-led/managed/owned MSMEs to study the gender dimensions of trade in Arunachal Pradesh. The findings of the study are that women entrepreneurship primarily gravitates around smaller-sized firms, with most women-led enterprises accounting for micro-enterprises in the formal sector. Like elsewhere in Arunachal Pradesh too, there remain socio-economic and cultural restrictions, especially at the grassroots level. Women lag in terms of awareness about import and export, technology, and dedicated bank accounts. Submitted: 16 October 2020; Revised: 18 March 2021; Accepted: 08 April 2021

The SME perspective on motives and success factors in cross-border mergers

IMP Journal ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Network Position ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Merger Process ◽  
Joint Decisions ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address two research questions. First: what causes an small and medium enterprises (SME) to engage in a merger with a multinational group and thereby change its relationships and to start functioning in a hierarchical structure which may be viewed as being the integration of a weaker entity by a stronger and bigger one? And second: what causes the successful continuation of a cross-border merger project from the perspective of an SME? Design/methodology/approach – The concept of the network position is adopted to undertake a longitudinal study of an IT company from Poland. Findings – From the perspective of the SME, its own perceived important network position resulting from the resources it possesses, the ability to decide how they are utilised, as well as relationships strongly supported by trust and a good atmosphere are key motives and success factors for the merger. Originality/value – By adapting the IMP research perspective and the concept of network position to the analysis of mergers the additional aspects of the merger process which are usually not raised in relevant traditional mergers and acquisitions literature are revealed. A merger is not just the sourcing of resources, but also interdependencies and taking joint decisions with regard to them; not just economic aspects, but also social aspects of relationships (trust and atmosphere); not just the sharing of resources between merged entities, but also the constant influence of other relationships and interactions on these resources.

scholarly journals Bespoke Crowdfunding Regulation: A Boost up to Startups and SMEs in India

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Rahul J. Nikam
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Investor Protection ◽  
Fund Raising ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The World ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The paper reviews securities regulatory requirements across the world and specifically in India that may be applicable or prohibiting Crowdfunding in India. The author argues that Indian financial and securities services regulations were not designed keeping in mind the 21st century requirements of industry. There is a regulatory gap in recognizing this emerging route of fund-raising business model addressing the needs of start-up as well as the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) businesses by way of crowdfunding and cross-border crowdfunding in the form of equity and debt. Thus, paper is seeking to clarify how crowdfunding fits into existing rules if any and necessity of introducing specific requirements that promote regulatory and supervisory convergence. The aim is to provide appropriate balance of less costly regulatory compliances, prudent risks management for project owners and crowdfunding platforms vis-à-vis raising of funds domestically and through cross-broader. At the same time providing adequate investor protection to the investor who are typically not professional investors.

Model Pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Kemandirian Usaha

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-93
Author(s):  
Mudasetia Hamid ◽  
Evy Rosalina Widyayanti
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Cultural Centers ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The City

Yogyakarta is a city and the capital of Yogyakarta Special Region in Java, Indonesia. It is renowned as a center of tourism, education and culture. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active merapi vulcano. Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. This province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. Yogyakarta is popular tourist destination in indonesia after Bali. These have attracted large number of visitors from across Indonesia and abroad to the city. This status makes Yogyakarta is one of the most heterogeneus cities in Indonesia. In edition, Yogyakarta has attracted large number of people to reside in this city for business. One of these comers is small entrepreneurs with their market munchies enterprise (specially a traditional snack trader). This business is one of famous business in Yogyakarta, we will find rows of pavement vendors selling market munchies. The students and tourists are their main target customers. Market munchies enterprise is part of small and medium enterprises SMEs as livelihood activities. SMEs has an important role in economic growth of Indonesia. Therefore, it is very important to develop and strengthen the micro enterprise empowerment. Micro enterprise empowerment is one of strategy to reduce the poverty rate in Indonesia. Major challenger in implement this program are that micro entrepreneurs are conventional and have satisfied with their revenue. It is very important to develop a comprehensive and sustainable micro enterprise empowerment which consist of strengthen the quality of human resources, maximize the government’s roles, empower the enterprise capital and strengthen the partnership and autonomous. Micro enterprise autonomy will contribute to the economic and investment climate. This will lead to establish an accountable enterprise both for the micro enterprise and customers which at the end will strengthen the development of the micro enterprise in Yogyakarta.Keyword: micro entreprise, human resources, government roles, capital, partnership and autonomous.

Pengaruh Pengalaman Usaha Dan Penggunaan Informasi Akuntansi Pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah Terhadap Keberhasilan Usaha

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-39
Author(s):  
Khoirunnisa Cahya Firdarini
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Business Experience ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Accounting information has an important role to achieve business success, as well as for small businesses.This research examines the effect of business experience and accounting information system used toward business success with age of business as control variable. The population of this research are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in creative industries sector operated in Yogyakarta district. Based on purposive sampling method, total sample of this research is 200 SMEs. Statistical tool utilized to test the hypothesis in this study is path analysis using structural equation modelling (SEM). The test result shows that business experience and accounting information have positive and significant effect to the success of SMEs.

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