scholarly journals Financial literacy training and micro insurance on the financial performance of SMEs in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
Ciciana Amoah ◽  
John N. Mungai
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Micro Insurance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This research examines the effect of financial literacy training and micro insurance on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of Ghana. This study aims (i)to determine the effect of financial literacy training on the financial performance of SMEs, (ii) to establish the effect of microinsurance on the financial performance of SMEs; (iii) and to determine the moderating effect of government regulations on the relationship between financial literacy training, micro-insurance and the financial performance of SMEs. The study was based on the financial intermediation theory and Schumpeter’s theory of innovation. The study adopted an explanatory research design, using a sample size of 260 SMEs in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis, Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on financial literacy training, micro insurance, financial performance, and government regulations from SME owners and microfinance institutions. Analysis of the data collected revealed that both financial literacy training and micro-insurance had a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of SMEs. The study recommends that the management of microfinance institutions that provide financial literacy training and micro-insurance should undertake a survey on the needs of SMEs and the specific challenges they face in accessing microfinance services.

The Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Preparedness for Retirement in the Small and Medium Enterprises Sector in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-41
Author(s):  
Colin Agabalinda ◽  
Alain Vilard Ndi Isoh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Retirement Preparedness ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Effect Of Age

The study investigated the direct effects of financial literacy (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) on financial preparedness for retirement and the moderating effect of age among the small and medium enterprises in Uganda. Primary data was collected from a sample of n = 380 selected from the SME workforce. Descriptive analysis was run on SPSS, while validity and reliability of the measurement items yielded satisfactory composite reliability scores and average variance explained (AVE) scores for all items. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses and multi-group analysis conducted to test for the moderating effect of age on the relationship between financial literacy and retirement preparedness. The results revealed that knowledge and skills were significant predictors of retirement preparedness. However, ‘attitude' was not a significant predictor, and age had no moderating effect on the relationship between the study variables. These findings present practical implications for policymakers and financial educators in a developing country context.

scholarly journals The effect of financial literacy towards financial inclusion through financial training

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-192
Author(s):  
Amram Rohi Bire ◽  
Heni Matelda Sauw ◽  
Maria
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Training ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Future ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The current study aimed to describe the influence of financial literacy on financial inclusion that mediated by financial training. It focused on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Respondents in the study were 54 respondents that were taken from 119 MSMEs in Kupang city, Indonesia. The analysis applied path analysis technique. It was to determine the direct or indirect relationship with SPSS Version 20. Analysis results have shown that financial literacy has got a direct and significant impact on financial inclusion. Its contribution to financial training is 33%. In the other side, the contribution of financial literacy towards inclusion is 32%.  Furthermore, financial training has mediated the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion. The presentation is 11%. This phenomenon shows that in the future, it is necessary to increase the frequency of financial training for MSMEs actors in Kupang city, Indonesia. The training has to be conducted to increase financial inclusion in understanding the knowledge of the financial product. Since the current study only examined financial literacy, financial inclusion, and financial training, it is suggested that the future researches may examine other aspects such as transparency, accountability, and quality of financial statements.

scholarly journals Financial capital, constraints, partners, and performance: An empirical analysis of Indonesia SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
I Wayan Widnyana ◽  
I Made Dauh Wijana ◽  
Almuntasir Almuntasir
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Financial Capital ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered the backbone of the national economy. However, the fact that SMEs still contribute less to the national gross domestic product (GDP) in terms of value-added, need to be addressed. While previous studies mainly focused on financial (access) constraints as one of the major constraints faced by small enterprises which affect their growth and performances, this study aims to extend the relationship between capital and financial performance of Indonesia SMEs with the moderating effect of financial constraints and partners. This study is different from others as it uses a bigger panel dataset which is about 4.36 million SMEs in Indonesia and is the first to explore the role of financial partners comprehensively. Moreover, the panel regression model with geographic analysis unit uses as a data analysis method. The results of the study show that financial capital has a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of SMEs. Furthermore, while the moderation role of financial partners on the relationship between financial capital and financial performance of Indonesia SMEs was failed to prove, the negative moderation effect of financial constraints was able to prove in this study.

THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES GROWTH

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mohammed Zannah ◽  
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Fauziah Mahat ◽  
Jibrin Geidam ◽  
Umar Malum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Organisation ◽  
Creative Thought ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The role of Innovation on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growth is inevitable in any form of business organisation. Innovation has to do with a new idea, creative thought, and new imaginations of device of production of new product to add value to its customer. Innovation save as rebirth of product and reintroduce product in new look. This study have assess the impact of investment and technological innovation in growth of SMEs in Yobe State Nigeria. Structured questionnaire were used to gather the data, random sampling method were also adopted in surveying the 150 number of respondent. The finding shows significant relationship between innovation of product and production device and small and medium Growth, the result shows there is a relationship and the relationship is medium and positive. Moreover therefore there is impact of both investment and technological innovation on small and medium enterprises Growth The innovation has highly increase the growth of the enterprises. The study also recommend the government to consider and increase funds being allocated to grow the SMEs to make more innovations.

scholarly journals Assessing the Influence of Accounting Outsourcing on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Thika Subcounty, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 04 ◽  
pp. 148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon M. Mwangi ◽  
Agness Mutiso ◽  
Daniel Mungai ◽  
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◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Simple Regression Model ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

Globally, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been found to significantly contribute to the gross domestic product (GDP) in developing nations as well as to employment. In Kenya, the SMEs have the potential of raising many citizens to the mainstream economy. Although the SMEs contribute toward economic development as well as to employment in Kenya, their financial performance is still wanting, which is evidenced by the high collapse rate of SMEs. This research project assessed the influence of accounting outsourcing (AO) on financial performance of SMEs. The study used a descriptive design, and the number of SMEs that formed the population of study was 8605 in Thika subcounty. The sample size was therefore 368 SMEs, which were sampled using stratified and simple random sampling. The study adopted a questionnaire to collect data, and the Cronbach alpha coefficient was employed for testing of reliability. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing the collected data with the assistance of statistical packages of social science (SPSS) version 23. The relationship between influences of AO and its effect on financial performance of SMEs were established through a simple regression model. The results of this study showed a significant positive association between the explanatory variables and the financial performance of SMEs. The study concludes that influences of AO have significant influence on SMEs financial performance. The study recommended that managers and owners of SMEs should seek service from qualified accountants as this may increase the quality of financial records and may improve their SMEs financial performance.

scholarly journals Apakah Literasi Keuangan Dan Inovasi Digital Mampu Meningkatkan Kinerja UMKM Saat Menghadapi Covid – 19?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-202
Author(s):  
Pipin Fitriasari ◽  
Bobby Himawan ◽  
Maria Yanida ◽  
Arif Widyatama
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Digital Innovation ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to examine the relationship between financial literacy and digital innovation on improving the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The research method used is a survey method. The number of respondents used was 56 respondents. The results of this study indicate that financial literacy and digital innovation have no relationship to the performance of MSMEs during the pandemic. Many factors cause this to happen, including the supporting components of the inadequate use of the technology, and many MSME owners who rely on their experience in running their business.

scholarly journals Financial Performance Analysis on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises of Cassava Product in Cibadak, Lebak Regency,

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-268
Author(s):  
Denis Mukarromah ◽  
Jubaedah Jubaedah ◽  
Miguna Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract: There are indications of difficult capital access for MSMEs in Lebak. It is shown by Statistic Bureau (BPS) data in Banten Province that only 7.44% of micro and small businesses in Banten obtain or apply for credit, or only 0.95% of Lebak micro and small businesses that can obtain or apply for credit. This research aims to determine the effect of (1) financial literacy on financial performance and (2) financial management on financial performance. This research is quantitative descriptive. The subjects were MSMEs of cassava processed products in Cibadak, Lebak Regency by distributing questionnaire to 86 samples. The data analysis technique used was descriptive analysis and inferential analysis with Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of this research show that (1) financial literacy has a positive effect on financial performance, and (2) financial management has a positive effect on financial performance.Keywords: financial literacy, financial management, financial performance Analisis Kinerja Keuangan pada Pelaku UMKM Produk Olahan Singkong di Cibadak Kabupaten Lebak, BantenAbstrak: Terdapat indikasi sulitnya akses permodalan pada UMKM di Lebak, Banten. Ditunjukan oleh data BPS Provinsi Banten bahwa hanya 7,44% usaha mikro dan kecil di Banten yang memperoleh ataupun mengajukan kredit atau hanya 0,95% dari usaha mikro dan kecil Lebak yang dapat memperoleh atau mengajukan kredit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh (1) literasi keuangan terhadap kinerja keuangan, (2) pengelolaan keuangan terhadap kinerja keuangan. Bentuk penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah pelaku UMKM produk olahan Singkong di Cibadak, Kabupaten Lebak dengan penyebaran kuisioner pada 86 sampel. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis inferensial dengan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan (1) literasi keuangan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan, dan (2) pengelolaan keuangan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan.Kata kunci: literasi keuangan, pengelolaan keuangan, kinerja keuangan

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF LEARNING ORIENTATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WITH NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Vicky F Sanjaya
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Learning Orientation ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to see the impact of learning orientation on the performance of companies in financial and non-financial, and see the role of non-financial performance as a mediating variable. No relevant profit theory and still limited research that saw the company's performance from both sides of the financial and non-financial to be a gap for doing research. The sample in this study is small and medium enterprises (SMEs) domiciled in the Province of Yogyakarta (DIY). The number of samples studied is as many as 113 respondents consisting of five districts / cities in DIY. The results of this study indicate that the orientation of learning has a positive and significant impact on financial performance and non-financial companies. In addition, this study also gives results that non-financial performance mediates some of the relationship between learning orientation to financial performance.Keywords: learning orientation, financial performance, non-financial performance, SMEs.

scholarly journals Enterprise Risk Management Best Practices for Improvement Financial Performance in Manufacturing SMEs in Cameroon

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1004-1012
Author(s):  
Mbiki Mamai ◽  
Song Yinghua
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Enterprise Risk Management ◽  
Enterprise Risk ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Risk Culture ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the best practices and the financial performance among 86 manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Cameroon. To achieve this objective, we will carry out a Multivariate Analysis; and the results based on correlation analysis highlight a positive and significant impact of risk culture on financial performance of these enterprises and also show that the independence of the board of directors by itself is not sufficient to increase the firm’s performance.

scholarly journals Understanding the effect of sustained use of cloud-based point of sales on SMEs performance during covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Yeney Widya Prihatiningtias ◽  
Maudina Rahma Wardhani
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Point Of Sale ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Method ◽  
Sustained Use ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the effect of sustained use of cloud-based point of sales on SMEs’ performance during COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed. The sample consists of the food and beverage industries from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) located in Malang City, Indonesia. The quantitative data which succeeded to collect 91 responses was taken from the questionnaire distribution of the sample SMEs and it was analyzed by using SPSS 21 with the multiple linear regression method, which indicated there is a relationship between sustained-use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs non-financial performance during COVID-19 pandemic. 9 SMEs representatives, the owner, or the manager, were also interviewed to gain further insights and to confirm the quantitative findings. Technology Continuance Theory (TCT) was used to explain the link between the sustained use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs’ performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the results from both approaches found that there is a positive relationship between sustained use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs non-financial performance during COVID-19 pandemic and the relationship between sustained use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs financial performance is negative.

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