This study examines the performance of wholesale and retail small and medium enterprises in Thailand, which are integrating innovations in human resource practices, innovation capabilities, and competitive advantage. The data sample comprises 260 small and medium enterprises located in the...

This research aims to identify and categorise the key competencies required for managers to effectively lead small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the digital transformation process. Utilising a qualitative approach, the study employs Mayring's content analysis to examine...

The COVID-19 pandemic had unprecedented consequences on businesses and, in particular, small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The aim of this paper is to empirically study the impact of the COVID-19 sanitary crisis on Swiss SMEs two years after the onset of the pandemic. Using a sample of 149 SMEs...

Luck is a critical variable in small business strategy. However, there is little empirical evidence about the role of luck. This study responded to calls for empirical research using nonstandard statistical techniques to probe the dynamic trajectory of luck on firm performance. We analyze...

The objective of this research was to analyze the influence of intellectual capital (IC) on the innovation of Brazilian micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Based on the theories of IC and innovation, a four qualitative and comparative case study was carried out in companies of the state...

We document the presence of multiple and varied constraints to small and medium firm growth. This presents both a practical problem for business training programs and a challenge to academic economists trying to identify mechanisms though which these programs may affect outcomes. External...

The main goal of the study was to examine or investigate the impact of strategic management practices on the growth of SMEs in Ghana. Purposive sampling technique was employed to sample 190 SMEs in Accra, though 150 SMEs responded to the questionnaire. With the help of SPSS version 22, Multiple...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been competing for survival in the business arena among established organizations. Competitive foodservice business today requires a unique and lasting brand experience to capture customer loyalty. Despite that, earning customer trust is vital to ensure...

Three components govern the impact of intangible management on the growth of SMEs: human, structural and relational capitals. The relationship with the institutional system of innovation (ISI) is novel. The results highlight that the ISI does not satisfy the needs of SMEs fully

The purpose of the research is to analyze the organizational antecedents of marketing capabilities and their impact on business performance using a sample of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). More specifically, the research analyzes the effect of the organizations’ internal marketing (IM)...