Developing Capabilities for Sustainability in Family Small Enterprises

Though literature in family perpetuity and sustainability is well documented from the advanced economies, there is scarcity of insights from emerging markets where this research relates. The study, therefore, sought to investigate, understand, and interpret the underlying drivers of sustainability in small family businesses using the stewardship theory paradigm in the Nigerian family business environment. A qualitative method with 41 in-depth interviews involving owners and managers of family-owned small and medium businesses was conducted. The study empirically shows that there is an interrelationship between family structure and business sustainability; hence, the practice of polygamy was found to be inimical to family business success and sustainability. Building on the stewardship theory, the paper develops a model of sustainability for small and medium family businesses. The study contributes to the theoretical literature on stewardship and family business sustainability.

Redesain Sistem Akuntansi Penerimaan Kas Pada Usaha Kecil Menengah Tahu Takwa Dung Tak Tong

In the operation of small and medium businesses, Tahu Takwa Dung Tak Tong is inseparable from cash inflow transactions. In the operation, obstacles were found in the form of a difference between physical cash and cash in the cash register. In addition, the task of recording cash with cash holders is controlled by the same person. This can weaken internal control. The purpose of this research is to design an improvement in the cash receipts accounting system especially the recording of cash receipts and to find out how to apply the cash receipts accounting designed system in the Tahu Takwa Dung Tak Tong small and medium enterprises and to find out how to apply the cash receipts accounting system design to the Tahu Takwa Dung Tak Tong small and medium enterprises. The used research approach is qualitative research methods. The result of this study are finding error oints and multiple functions in the implemented system. The results of this study are found error points and found multiple functions in the system that has been implemented. The conclusion of the research is the improvement of the cash receipts accounting system and the separation of functions in the cash receipts system. With the improvement of the system as proposed, it aims to strengthen the internal control and is also useful in terms of saving the assets of these small and medium enterprises.

Creación e implementación de una aplicación web para la administración de citas para un autolavado

According to a press release emitted by INEGI on December 2nd, 2020, 93.2% of the companies in Mexico reported problems caused by the current pandemic, and more than a million businesses closed their doors permanently. In this context, the need to create technological tools that promote the development of activities of micro, small and medium businesses emerged. In this project, the development and creation of an application for a car wash business that allows clients and workers to book and manage appointments and the payment of services are presented. The development of this project was carried out with the framework SCRUM, using different tools for collaborative development such as ASP.Net for web applications, Visual Studio as Integrated Development Environment (IDE), a relational database system, and Model-View-Controller (MVC) as an architectural pattern. This module can be adapted to any kind of business with the same needs in the same field or other fields.

AI-Based Decision System to Evaluate Scenarios of Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Evidence From Barcelona and Manhattan

In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has had severe economic and social consequences all over the planet. Traditional national health systems have been unable to predict and to provide a decision support system able to coordinate an effective response to the outbreak and to stop the rapid spread of this disease. In this current manuscript, we have decided to focus our analysis on Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). While some SMBs have survived, many others, particularly in urban areas, have had to shut down as a direct decision of government restrictions. Our study presents a decision support system based on Artificial Intelligence which helps governments to prioritize the closures of SMBs located in a city. Indeed, the decision to shut down may vary according to the relative danger that the business premises represent as a social gathering point and its benefits for the local economy. In this vein, we analyse 3 different scenarios which assume different financial and social costs. The visualization of the results on a city map provides additional value for the decision-making process. The Urban Decision Support System is tested by two case studies: Barcelona and New York City. This research has implications for practitioners to support their decision to close-down the economies in the event of another large-scale outbreak. It has also research implications as new evidence that data analytics could be an additional and valuable source of information for decision support processes.

GLOBALIZATION, INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA

To achieve a meaningful pace of economic growth, most developing countries throughout the world embark on various policy reforms, and one of the policy reforms adopted in Nigeria was globalization and trade liberalization. While such policies have not provided the desired effects due to their linkage effect, the adoption and implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to supplement government efforts in these economies has brought considerable results. However, this technical advancement is expected to have a rapid impact on Nigeria's economic development. The policy on ICT adoption began shortly after the civilian regime took control in the year 2000. The country's licensed telecommunication service providers have had some noticeable macroeconomic effects, such as job creation and the expansion of the scope of small and medium businesses, faster service delivery, lower transportation costs, increased security, and higher national output, as well as an increase in teledensity of both fixed and mobile lines. The model's findings revealed that current telecommunications investment had no effect on GDP growth, but that investments made in the preceding two years had a considerable impact on current GDP, even though government spending slowed growth. A similar discovery was made about computer usage and how it influences investment decisions in Nigeria's telecommunications sector.

Small and medium businesses in Switzerland and multinational companies

The article gives a comparative study of the main elements of Swiss system of business — transnational corporations and small and medium companies (SMEs). Using the methods of statistical analysis, systematic and comparative approaches the author analyzes their role in country economy, modification of activities and changes of their positions in innovative spheres. The author examines the factors of attractiveness and preferences which have influenced the location of TNC headquarters in Switzerland and its new trends. Multinationals are a driving force for Switzerland`s economy development. Swiss multinationals are also leaders in foreign direct investments. The study shows special significance of small and medium enterprises for Swiss economy and exports, their contribution to innovations and R&D. Foreign trade provides the greatest impetus for SMEs growth. The author analyzes the process of internationalization of small and medium companies in specific conditions of small country and their support by different instruments in the framework of three-tier system of interaction (federal center — cantons — municipalities) including financial support and preferential taxation. The federal government supports SMEs in obtaining bank loans by funding loan guarantee cooperatives. As a result it was envisaged that transnational companies and SMEs cooperated in creating a competitive and innovative economy and cluster model in Switzerland. The author notes the negative influence of pandemia on Swiss economy and MNC and SME, but at the same time there are some signs of its recovery.

Increasing the Brand Awareness of Surabayas Coffee Shops in Partnership with Maru Design

Maru Design is Surabaya branding agency for small to medium businesses. During author’s internship, Maru Design wanted a tool to help recognition of local coffee shops in Surabaya. The purpose is to raise brand awareness, so Maru Design get indirect promotion. The solution is creating a coffee shops guidebook consists of reviews by author and designed by Maru Design. Therefore, guidebook can be used to increase brand awareness of local coffee shops while promoting Maru Design. The author conduct an online questionnaire to 30 college students who are coffee shops' visitors and coffee drinkers. Then, observation of the shop and owner's interview to complete the guidebook. Guidebook was made by applying theory of making guidebook by Noor (2018), coffee shop photography by Mike (2017), Writing by Cohen (2017) and Electronic book by Cepulskaite (2020). Through the finding, it is effective because it’s timeless aspect and easy access.Keywords: Brand awareness, Promotion, Guidebook, Coffee shops

Effects of COVID-19 on the Australian Economy: Insights into the Mobility and Unemployment Rates in Education and Tourism Sectors

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected global economies due to lockdowns, business closures, and travel and other restrictions. To control the spread of the virus, several countries, including Australia, imposed strict border restrictions and lockdown measures. Accordingly, international borders have been closed, and all incoming international passengers are mandated to a 14-day hotel quarantine. Residents’ movements and businesses have been limited to essential services only. Employees have been directed to work from home while businesses moved to a remote working model. Due to such stringent measures, small and medium businesses such as cafes, restaurants, hotels, childcare centers, and tourism-based institutions incurred heavy losses, pushing a considerable portion of such small businesses to close. The airlines, education, tourism, and hospitality sector were the worst impacted among all. Due to such closures and associated effects of COVID-19, the unemployment rates are assumed to be significantly increased in countries like Australia. However, a study investigating this unemployment and reporting its status does not exist for Australia. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effects of COVID-19 control measures such as travel restriction and lockdown on Australia’s employment status and labor markets. The data for the local transport network, unemployment rates and impacts on the tourism industry in Australia were extracted from the public data sources to assess the unemployment rates at both national and state-wide levels. Further, we also looked into the rehabilitation measures by the Australian government, such as the Job Keeper and Job Seeker programs in March 2020, that aim to provide support to people who are unable to run their businesses or have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Overall, we observed that despite the global crisis, the Australian unemployment rate has reduced in the last year.