scholarly journals PROVISION OF MATURITY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT: METHODICAL APPROACHES AND PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-37
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Batenko ◽  
Anastasia Liezina ◽  
Victoria Moskaliuk
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Business Enterprises ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
Professional Project

Introduction. In recent years, there has been a rethinking of the role of project management in the domestic business in ensuring effective implementation of strategic development plans for companies, ensuring their market success in the face of increasing competition, effective management of the current activities of firms that are project-oriented. This means that, regardless of the specifics of the activity, all companies implement various projects. However, they can be divided into process- and project-oriented. Regardless of which of these two groups the enterprise belongs, there is a need to use project management tools – either in the context of operational activities for the project-oriented business, or for the implementation of various projects in traditional manufacturing or service companies. Accordingly, there is a need to assess the maturity level of project management in order to identify ways for its further development and improvement. Insufficient attention and awareness of the importance of professional project management are typical of Ukrainian small business enterprises. In the course of their business activities, these entities often work in project-oriented industries on the one hand, and remain quite ignorant about the implementation and development of project management on the other. Their weaknesses are the lack or low quality of application of its methods and tools, ignoring modern developments and innovations in the field of management. Purpose. To substantiate the author's model of maturity of project management and to determine its effectiveness for domestic small business enterprises. Method (methodology). The methods of scientific generalization were used in substantiation of theoretical approaches of maturity models; methods of general scientific abstraction, induction and deduction – when developing an authoritative model of project management maturity; analysis and synthesis – to implement the author's model in the practical activity of enterprises. Results. The scientific results of the work include the author's model, which allows to establish the level of development of the enterprise in the implementation of the project activity. It has been empirically proven that the proposed model is based on the assessment of project management by 24 qualitative indicators and aims to determine one of three levels of maturity: the initial level, the level of formation and the level of sustainable development; contributes to improving the quality of project implementation for small businesses.

scholarly journals PENYUSUNAN PEMBUKUAN DAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN UNTUK USAHA MIKRO DAN KECIL DI WILAYAH KAMPUNG PULO GEULIS BOGOR

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Titi Suhartati
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Financial Report ◽  
Service Activities

Micro and small businesses are growing rapidly in the community but have weaknesses in the process of recording, accounting and compiling financial reports in accordance with applicable standards. The purpose of this activity is to provide training and mentoring on bookkeeping and compilation of simple financial reports to the micro and small business in the Kampung Pulo Geulis area, Babakan Pasar, Bogor as the activity partner. Community service activities seek to improve the ability of micro and small business managers and expected to improve the economic quality of the community in the area which has processed of developing into a tourism area in Central Bogor. The method of implementing activities are training and assisting of the activity of the participants which can provide optimal results to improve the community's economy, especially for those who need additional funds for their business. The selected samples are 25 micro and small businesses as the participants. The training was in the form of lectures and practicums accompanied by consulting and assisting in preparing a simple of financial report. The results of this activity will be in the form of simple bookkeeping guidelines and preparation of financial statements for micro and small businesses that can be understood by the participants.

scholarly journals The impact of poor quality municipal services on small enterprises

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeleke Worku
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Hazard Ratio ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Municipal Services ◽  
Business Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Viable Business

A survey was conducted (2012 to 2014) in the City of Tshwane in order to assess and evaluate determinants of adequate municipal services that are routinely provided to operators of start-up business enterprises. Data used in the report come from 1.058 small businesses. The aim of research is to assess and evaluate the relationship between the quality of services and sustained viability in small business enterprises. The study was conducted against the background of a high failure rate among newly established small businesses in the City of Tshwane. The study showed that there was a significant association between positive perception of business operators on the quality of municipal services provided to them and viability of businesses. The percentage of viable business enterprises that were satisfied with the quality of services provided to them was 87%. The percentage of non-viable business enterprises that were satisfied with the quality of services provided to them was only 13%. Profitability in business enterprises was significantly affected by lack of capacity for fulfilling the business and entrepreneurial needs of newly established businesses [hazard ratio = 3.58; P = 0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.45, 5.46)], inappropriate policy [hazard ratio = 3.19; P = 0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.39, 5.28)], and lack of tailor made training programs directed at newly established small businesses [hazard ratio = 2.89; P = 0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.24, 4.77)]. In-depth interviews conducted with business operators led to similar findings. Keywords: city of Tshwane, small businesses, municipal services, perception, hazard ratio. JEL Classification: L26, H7, L8

scholarly journals Agile Project Management Tools: A Brief Comprative View

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-25
Author(s):  
Deniz Özkan ◽  
Alok Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Agile Methodologies ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Agile Practices

Abstract Agile methodologies are becoming popular in software development. Managers are required to understand project’s progress and product quality without development documents. During Agile practices of the teams and organizations, Agile project management tools are frequently used. The use of such tools leads to achieving speed and efficiency, affects the quality of the software. The quality of final product is mostly related with to project management. Accordingly, the paper provides brief comparative perspective about the popular project management tools for agile projects. 16 popular Agile project management tools have been presented helping agile developers to plan and manage their tasks in an efficient manner. Taiga, Axosoft, Agielan, Planbox are more appropriate for start-up projects. The most twitted and most appreciated tools are reported as Jira, Trello, and VersionOne. SpiraTeam by Inflectra and Pivotal Tracker are other pricing and popular agile tools, providing flexibility to Agile developers and increase collaboration among team members.

Expanding TAM and IDT to Understand the Adoption of E-Marketing by Small Business Enterprises

E-Marketing ◽  
2012 ◽  
pp. 931-952
Author(s):  
Hatem El-Gohary
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Innovation Diffusion Theory ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Business Enterprises ◽  
Acceptance Model

This paper aims to explore, analyze and develop a clear understanding of the different factors affecting the adoption of e-marketing by trading industrial UK small business enterprises which will build on the current body of knowledge in the field of e-marketing. This paper systematically reviews and categorises the literature related to e-marketing adoption, the use of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT) to understand the adoption of e-marketing by small business enterprises. Based on this review and depending on the Hanson (2001) Internet marketing framework, a three stage methodology was implemented to determine, analyze and review the different factors affecting the adoption of e-marketing from a small businesses perspective by using focus groups and survey research strategies as well as Structure Equation Modelling to analyse the data collected.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PELATIHAN DAN PEMBINAAN TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN USAHA KECIL

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-84
Author(s):  
Rina Irawati
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Economic Sector ◽  
Small Business Development ◽  
Regression Test

Small businesses have a central role in the Indonesian economy. Small businesses have supporting economic sector development. The large number is unfortunately not accompanied by the maximum quality of education from SMEs. To develop a small business, of course, training and coaching are required. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of training and coaching simultaneously and partially on the development of small business. The sample of this research is 76 small medium entrepreneurs in Lowokwaru Malang, with purposive sampling technique. The result of multiple regression test proves that there is influence simultaneously and partially between training and coachingto small business development. It means research hypothesis was accepted. The dominant variable that influences is coaching (X2) with the largest beta value of 0.675.

scholarly journals The Role of Project Management in the success of Small Businesses

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (07) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bazhar Abdulrahman ◽  
Kahi Abdal
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Management History ◽  
Big Dreams ◽  
Project Life

This paper shows the importance and effect of project management on the successes of the small business project. Additionally, the key factors that lead to the success and make the project to reach the planned target, as well as to the continued successes of the project life through studying the development of project management history and highlights what can lead to this successes for the projects in the small business. The competitive in the market is very difficult to survive, but it is obvious that big dreams start from small steps.

scholarly journals SMALL BUSINESS: ESSENCE AND FUNCTIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 330-336
Author(s):  
A. A. Davydova ◽  
A. A. Koneva
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Favorable Conditions

The article discusses the key differences between the concepts of "business" and "entrepreneurship". Theoretical approaches to understanding the "small business" category are analyzed and systematized. The criteria for classifying a business entity as an MP in the Russian Federation and foreign countries are studied. The forms of MP subjects are defined in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. The main types of MP subjects in the aspect of industries and spheres of economic activity are highlighted. The functions of small business are analyzed and systematized. As a result of the research, it is proved that the functions implemented by small businesses create favorable conditions for stimulating economic growth. The specifics of small industrial enterprises and their impact on the economy are established.

scholarly journals The role of GAP-analysis in reducing the uncertainty of online marketing results for SBEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 06053
Author(s):  
Artoym Kovalenko ◽  
Irina Okolnishnikova ◽  
Yulia Kuzmenko
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Business Enterprises ◽  
Marketing Information ◽  
Marketing Methods ◽  
Uncertainty Of Results

Modern online marketing consists of a variety of interacting methods and tools. The consumer exists in the flows of marketing information. The consumer’s value acquisition process is not linear. Financial constraints at the marketing budget level for small business enterprises require reducing the uncertainty of results from the applied online marketing methods. In this paper, we look into the properties of gap analysis to study the discrepancies between the current and planned results of online marketing activities of small business enterprises. The research methodology is based on the gap analysis method, which is complemented by the methods of content analysis, cvp analysis, graphical methods, and special methods of online marketing. The study examines the properties of gaps in the transformation of online marketing informational flows. A mathematical description and graphic interpretation of the gap in the transformation of the informational flow of online marketing is proposed. The results of the study show that the use of gap analysis methods makes it possible to detail the phenomenon of consumer proactivity, reduce the uncertainty from the use of online marketing methods and improve the quality of marketing information about the consumer for small business enterprises.

To Lend or Not to Lend

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Traci L. Mach ◽  
Courtney M. Carter ◽  
Cailin R. Slattery
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Interest Rate ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Business Loan ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Small Business Loans

The current paper examines loan-level data from Lending Club to look at peer-to-peer borrowing by small businesses. We begin by looking at characteristics of loan applications that were and were not funded and then take a more in-depth look at funded applications. Summary statistics show an increasing number of small business loan applications over time. Beginning in 2010—when consistent measures of loan purpose were recorded for all applications—loan applications for small businesses were on average less likely than loans for other purposes to have been funded. However, logistic regression results that control for the quality of the application show that, holding all else constant, applications for a loan for a small business were almost twice as likely to have been funded as loans for other purposes. Focusing on funded applications, we note that funded business loans were slightly larger on average than loans funded for other purposes but paid similar interest rates. However, relative to small business loans from traditional sources, peer-to-peer small business borrowers paid an interest rate that was about two times higher. Regression results that control for application quality show that peer-to-peer loans for small businesses were charged almost a percentage point interest rate premium over non-business loans. Logistic regression results that look at loan performance indicate that loans for small businesses were much more likely to be delinquent or charged off.

Exploring E-Marketing Practises as Tool for Globalisation by Egyptian SBEs

2010 ◽  
pp. 181-204
Author(s):  
Hatem El-Gohary
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Business Enterprises

This chapter aims to add to the accumulative knowledge in the field of E-marketing through exploring E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. An organised systematic examination of the published work related to E-Marketing practises by small business enterprises is discussed and illustrated. Moreover, the chapter demonstrates that although many Egyptian small business enterprises seems to conduct E-Marketing activities, only very small number of these enterprises conduct an effective and efficient E-Marketing activities for expanding globally. The chapter illustrates an exploratory research to explore the current aspects related to E-Marketing adoption and implementation by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. The main aim of conducting such exploratory study is to achieve a deep and reflective understanding of E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small business enterprises as a tool for globalisation. The results of the fieldwork research conducted by the author through survey and case studies will enable authors, entrepreneurs, policy makers, students and practitioners to build a greater understanding of E-Marketing practises by Egyptian small businesses. Moreover, the chapter will help authors and scholars in the field of E-Marketing to have a clearer view towards suitable future research studies in the field of E-Marketing that in turn will contribute to the related accumulated knowledge in the field.

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