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Journal articles on the topic "Small and medium enterprises (SME)"

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Bhardwaj, Shikha. "Data Analytics in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)." Information Resources Management Journal 35, no. 2 (April 2022): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/irmj.291691.

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Data Analytics in small and medium enterprise (SME) is an emerging area of research and practice. Despite of growing importance of SME and increasing research in data analytics, the existing literature lacks an integrated view of the phenomena. To bridge this gap, a systematic literature review of 42 published research studies from peer-reviewed journals from 2010-2021, related to data analytics and SME is performed. After classification, categorisation, and synthesis, four broad themes are addressed namely enabling factors, restraining factors, investing SMEs and performance indicators. Further, research gaps identified thrust research areas and insights for future research directions are presented.

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Hubeis, Musa. "Dissemination Technology For Small-Medium Scale Enterprise." Business and Entrepreneurial Review 5, no. 1 (October 19, 2016): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.25105/ber.v5i1.961.

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<p>Small-medium scale enterprises enterprises (SME) found in developing and developed countries is still facing classical handicap such as technology, finance, managerial and market accessibility, in spite of its high flexibiliry, responsiveness, dynamic and resistance. Therefore, designing and management of SME in context of technology dissemination needs to understand business dimension as enterprise description, product/service, market, enterprise location, competition, management, personnel, budget, research and development. Beside general technology, both SME in general and specific are closely related to: (1) Technology choice covering technology complexities, capital intensity, and human resource (HR) quality; (2) Technology learning strategy based on learned technology position combination, both process and products with faced competition, through existing learned technology, technology integration, technology development and basic research; (3) Enterprise unit covering enterprise scale, HR, organization,<br />location, product type, enterprise unit, experiences, competition level and business network; (4) Performance indication of business unit and business man, and technology diffusion institutions; (5) Linkages of business with characteristics of authority, functional, normative and diffusion. Dissemination pattern of integrated and sustainable technology is expected to establish network among development subjects intensively and dynamically, to compile agenda of transfer technology, implement technology that is appropriate and develop learning organization for technology dissemination activities.</p>

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Ceranic, Slobodan, and Blaženka Popovic. "Human resources management in small and medium enterprises." Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce 3, no. 1-2 (May 30, 2009): 71–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.19041/apstract/2009/1-2/8.

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Development of small and medium enterprises (SME) represents primary goal of every modern economy. It is complex challenge which includes great number of directly concerned parties in every sector of the state and economy. SME stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurship. Their characteristic is that they are flexible and can easily adjust to changes in supply and demand on the market. At the same time they open possibilities for increase of employment, promote diversification of economical activities, support sustainable growth and give significant contribution to export, trade and increase the competitiveness of the entire economy. Importance of SME for economy is undisputable. All research show that globally, more than 90% of all business activities are realized by SME. SMEs employ two thirds of total labor of European Union. Approaching to European Union presumes harmonization of the systematic environment and improvement of the climate of entrepreneurship, private initiative, development of SME. This determination has strongpoint in current world processes that prefer the development of SME, utilizing their profit efficiency and established advantages relating to the adaptability of small business to dynamic changes in economy. Problem of Human resources management is very sensitive issue in SMEs. Namely, in big companies there are entire teams of agencies or consultants are hired for selection and education of new employees, whereas in SMEs this work is done by owner or manager. Therefore, in this paper several facts were pointed out which need to be considered in selection of new employees, since every mistake in this activity can cause far-reaching consequences on functioning of SME.

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Shin, Dong-Hee. "Public networks for SME applications: implications for future SME networks." Human Systems Management 23, no. 3 (August 15, 2004): 151–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/hsm-2004-23301.

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I discuss experiences in the development of four broadband public networking projects in New York State in order to see an implication for future small or medium-sized enterprise over such public networks. The projects were funded under a state program to diffuse broadband/advanced telecommunication technologies in economically depressed areas of the state. Through the broadband networks, I critically argue characterization of next generation public network (NGPN) in reference to small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). I identify several facets of an NGPN drawing on a longitudinal study of the network development in four New York communities. As broadband public networks diffuse, small businesses being left out of the loop. The idea of SME application and service may itself be at risk. My approach to the socio-technical challenges involved in the design and development of broadband public networks is outlined.

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Kurdgelia, Natia. "SOME ASPECTS OF COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SME STANDARDS IN THE EU AND GEORGIA." Economic Profile 15, no. 20 (December 25, 2020): 113–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.52244/ep.2020.20.13.

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There are different attitudes towards small business definition. Basically, the laws of the countries are based on the criteria on the basis of which this or that enterprise belongs to the small business sector. However, in EU countries, small and medium enterprises are considered as small businesses and they are considered in one context. The concept of small and medium business combines number of employees, annual turnover and annual balance. The official definition of small and medium enterprises in Georgia is partially in line with EU standards. The concepts of small business and micro business are established only in terms of tax policy, while in institutional and quantitative or qualitative terms its definition is not officially definite.

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Zhao, Zi Qi, Xiang Rong Zou, and Chun Ping Li. "Design of ERP Management Information System for SME." Applied Mechanics and Materials 608-609 (October 2014): 440–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.608-609.440.

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Accounting and management cost is the important and difficult problem for small and medium enterprise management, but also it is the soul of ERP manufacturing system. ERP cost management system provides a more flexible cost calculation, accounting, management function, realizes the processing mechanism of business, financial integration. The paper discusses the process reengineering of the business plan based on the background of some small and medium enterprises, and set up the ERP system of enterprise. This system realizes the design of ERP system based on the powerful function of SAP R/3.

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Mohd Raof, Nurshadira, Syarizal Ab Rahim, Dzulkifli Mukhtar, and Mohd Zulkifli Muhammad. "THE CHALLENGES FOR SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SME) IN THE COTTAGE INDUSTRIES." Advanced International Journal of Banking, Accounting and Finance 2, no. 2 (March 13, 2020): 01–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.35631/aijbaf.22001.

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There were many reasons why challenges happened around the sellers of SME business. The main purpose of this study was to identify the challenges of small-medium enterprises in cottage industries in Kota Bharu. Based on this study, there were literally four challenges of cottage industries in the SME business. The challenges in this study were the growth challenges in human resources, lack of operation management, financial deficiencies and lack of market power. In this study, face to face interview session was conducted and focused on business owners to obtain more information on what challenges they faced while running a small-medium enterprise (SME) business. The thematic content analysis was used to analyse the interview data. The analyse data suggested themes reflect these challenges.

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Suradi, Didi, Hermanto Siregar, and Bagus Sartono. "Non-Performing Loan Determinants during COVID-19 Pandemic (Case Study at Bank XYZ)." International Journal of Research and Review 8, no. 12 (December 16, 2021): 301–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20211237.

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Non-Performing Loans (NPL) is a financial ratio that shows the credit risk faced as a result of granting credit and investment funds on different portfolios. This study aimed to analyze the determinants of Non-Performing Loans (NPL) before and during the Covid 19 pandemic at Bank XYZ. NPL can be caused by internal or external factors from Bank XYZ. The analytical method used is the Mixed method which combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. Data analysis used multiple linear regression method using time series data for the 1st quarter of 2013- 4th quarter of 2020. The analysis method used multiple linear regression to see the influence of internal factors are total credit, Return on Equity, Loan to Deposit Ratio, Net Interest Margin, total assets, BOPO, condition dummy before after transformation and external factors are Benchmark Interest Rate, exchange rate (exchange rate), Inflation, Industry Production Index, dummy conditions before and during the Covid 19 pandemic on Bank XYZ's NPL. The estimated regressions are the overall NPL, the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Business Segment NPL, the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Business Segment for the wholesales business sector, and the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Business Segment NPL for the Retailer business sector. Data processing using E-views software version 9.0. The result of this research are factors that affect the overall NPL: Dummy Transformation, Net Interest Margin, and total assets, for the NPL for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) segment: total assets, dummy transformation and Net Interest Margin (NIM), NPL for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) business sector Wholesales: BOPO NIM, Lending growth, total assets, ROE and Dummy Transformation, for the NPL segment of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Retailer business sector: Net Interest Margin (NIM) and total assets. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on NPLs was most felt by the NPL all, SME business segment credit and the wholesales business sector. Keywords: covid-19 pandemic, NPL, NPL SME, retailer, wholesales.

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Odoom, Raphael, George Cudjoe Agbemabiese, Thomas Anning-Dorson, and Priscilla Mensah. "Branding capabilities and SME performance in an emerging market." Marketing Intelligence & Planning 35, no. 4 (May 6, 2017): 473–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mip-08-2016-0138.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test the effect of brand regulations on the relationship between enterprises’ branding capabilities (internal and external) and performance. It also examines the hypothesized relationship effects across manufacturing and service-based enterprises. Design/methodology/approach The study uses data from 384 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within an emerging market setting. Moderated hierarchical regression was used to examine the theoretical interrelationships between branding capabilities and enterprise performance within the boundaries of regulations. Findings Results from the study suggest that both internal and external branding capabilities positively affect enterprise performance. However, the effect is confounded as brand regulations attenuate the relationship between enterprises’ branding capabilities and performance. Varying outcomes across manufacturing and service-based enterprises are also assessed. Originality/value The study suggests that policy makers should review regulations on businesses, particularly those relating to the small business sector. Regulations that ameliorate activities of SMEs should be implemented to promote existing enterprises, and attract new ones for industrialization in emerging markets. The findings provide evidence for issues of potential research and managerial interest, with implications for both policy makers, small business owners and the academic community.

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Queiroz, Stefania A. B., Glauco H. S. Mendes, Jorge H. O. Silva, Gilberto M. D. Ganga, Paulo A. Cauchick Miguel, and Maicon G. Oliveira. "Servitization and performance: impacts on small and medium enterprises." Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 35, no. 7 (April 10, 2020): 1237–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jbim-06-2019-0277.

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Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of the servitization on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil. Design/methodology/approach The study uses data from Brazilian SMEs and applies partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the research hypotheses. Findings The findings suggest a positive relationship between servitization and SME performance. It is found that the strategy of offering base services does impact SME performance. Furthermore, servitization aims to promote a fit between environmental pressures and SME performance. Practical implications SMEs can use servitization to increase their performance in spite of their resources restrictions, size limitation and low level of service revenue. However, the adoption of servitization should be accompanied by managerial adjustments in servitization practices. Originality/value This paper is dedicated to investigating the servitization-performance relationship in the context of SMEs, which is not a usual research publication. Moreover, it adds to the servitization theory by demonstrating that it is not necessary to reach a critical mass of services to be profitable and base services may be also a source of revenues and profits.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Small and medium enterprises (SME)"

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Magad, Ahmad Mohamed. "Strategic planning in SMEs in Singapore : SME multi-agency alliance, environmental impact and SME performance." Thesis, Henley Business School, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.274792.

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Buleje, Miguel. "The Impact of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems on Small and Medium Enterprises." NSUWorks, 2014. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/108.

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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are considered the price of entry in today's business environment, and the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) retiring legacy systems in favor of ERP systems is increasing exponentially. However, there is a lack of knowledge and awareness of ERP systems and their potential benefit and effect on performance, and overall value to SMEs. While ERP adoption costs and potential benefits are high, it is not apparent whether the end result will translate into higher productivity for SMEs. The goal of this study is to evaluate the benefits that accrue to a firm on adoption of an ERP system. In the context of SME, a production function approach is used to assess benefits over short and long term. In addition to the production function approach, a variety of related methods such as those based on stock market valuation and Tobin's Q are examined. Data were collected using the well-known CRSP datasets for SMEs. Analysis of data suggests that ERP implementation has no effect on firm's performance as measured by profit margins, Tobin's Q ratio and Labor productivity. In fact, ERP investments do not yield noticeable improvements on the performance measures even four years after implementation. Weaknesses in data suggest that the conclusion may be seen as tentative. The results of this research study, added value to the academic knowledge base by helping to understand the effects ERPs have on SMEs overall performance.

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Smith, Mark T. "Eco-design innovation in small and medium sized enterprises." Thesis, Open University, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.341364.

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Ozalp, Dizem. "Small And Medium-sized Enterprises And Banking Sector In Turkey." Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12607995/index.pdf.

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This study has the objective of arguing the fact that the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) lending is developing, relevant to the evolution of the business environment and banking sector, during the period between 2001 &
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2006 years. The thesis is testing this claim on two data sets. First
the financial data of CBRT during the period of 2001 - 2006 is evaluated. Then, the SME data of a Bank is evaluated. The thesis also covers the arguments on SME definition, the literature survey for SME development policies, SME lending infrastructure, the banking sector, as the main source of finance for SME, and the SME profile of Turkey. The thesis concludes on two things: The share of SMEs in the total credit volume is rising during the period between 2001 &
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is decreasing. In addition to these, the study criticizes the recent SME definition of KOSGEB.

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Cakmak, Aslihan. "Internationalization Strategies of Service Sector Small and Medium Enterprises in Turkey." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4717.

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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a significant role in most emerging and developing economies. To increase the probability of survival of their SMEs and achieve sustainable growth, some SME leaders expand their business operations beyond national borders by implementing internationalization strategies. Internationalization is crucial to SME survival. The conceptual framework of this study consisted of a multitheory model including stage model, network theory, and new venture theory. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the strategies that Turkish information communication technology (ICT) SME leaders used to internationalize their business operations. Ten SME leaders, who led a variety of high-tech service SMEs operating in the ICT service sector in Turkey, served as participants for this study. The company documents, reports, and government documents were used to triangulate the interview data. Yin's 5-step method to data analysis resulted in the development of 5 themes: Turkish SME leaders have an active role in internationalization, geographical distance and culture are the 2 main factors of consideration when developing internationalization strategies, managerial attitude supports internationalization, Turkish SME leaders choose low commitment entry methods when entering foreign markets, and relationships is the main source the SME leaders rely on when internationalizing. The findings of this study may help SME leaders to implement successful internationalization strategies to their business operations and achieve sustainable growth of their SMEs, which may contribute to social change by improving both local and host country economies and the well-being of their citizens.

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Peters, Yvette Julianne. "Exploring Leadership Skills for the Sustainability of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6854.

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute to the stability and growth of economies by creating employment in rural and urban areas. More than 60% of SMEs do not survive for longer than 5 years; a lack of leadership skills is among the key problems. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the leadership skills owners-managers used to sustain their businesses for longer than 5 years. Research participants were 4 owners-managers of SMEs from the manufacturing industry in Trinidad and Tobago that sustained their businesses for at least 5 years. The contingency leadership model and the skill-based leadership model formed the conceptual lens for this study. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and direct observations. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's analytical strategies and Morse's cognitive process of coding, pattern matching, interpreting, and summarizing the data. Five themes emerged from the data analysis: leadership skills, leadership values, development of leadership skills, leadership challenges, and improvement in leadership skills. The findings from this study could influence positive social change by providing insights on leadership skills SME leaders could use to sustain their operations for the longer term, resulting in reduced failure of SMEs. A decrease in the failure rate of SMEs might contribute to improved economic conditions, leading to the reduction of poverty in families and communities.

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Sari, Burak. "Methodology Development For Small And Medium Sized Enterpise Sme) Based Virtual Enterprises." Phd thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607308/index.pdf.

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This dissertation presents the results of a Ph.D. research entitled as methodology development for SME based virtual enterprises. The research addresses the preparation and set up of virtual enterprises and enterprise networks. A virtual enterprise (VE) can be perceived as a customer solution delivery system created by a temporary and re-configurable information and communications technology (ICT) enabled aggregation of competencies. The main achievements of the research include: &
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Clarification and definition of the concept for virtual enterprises and enterprise networks including preparation of these. o A fast and efficient setup of virtual enterprises can be enabled through the establishment of an enterprise network in which an appropriate type and degree of work preparation can be established prior to the set up of virtual enterprises. &
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Development of a framework and a reference architecture for virtual enterprises named as Structured Methodology and ICT Reference Architecture respectively. o Structured Methodology structures the body of knowledge related to preparation, set up and operation of virtual enterprises and enterprise networks. o ICT reference architecture consists of three levels with seven layers to portray in a diagrammatic fashion how different enterprises may exchange and use information between their respective organizations&
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Development of a methodology for virtual enterprise named as Virtual Enterprise Methodology (VEM) o VEM consists of a set of guidelines, which systematically describes activities that enterprises should consider in relation to set up and preparation of own enterprise networks with the aim to set up virtual enterprises. &
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Testing and validation of the developed VEM with the realization of a virtual case study and establishment of a validation platform respectively. o Virtual case study demonstrates the application of the developed VE methodology with the illustration of the key activities related to setting up breeding environment, setting up &
operating VE and dissolution of VE. o The findings in the research can be validated through the various activities as meetings, conferences, presentations and publication of journals.

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Tomás, Rafael da Fonseca. "Export intensity and financial performance of Portuguese Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/8723.

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O objectivo desta investigação é estudar a intensidade exportadora das Pequenas e Médias Empresas (PME) em Portugal. A relação entre a intensidade exportadora e o desempenho financeiro é analisado em detalhe. A análise empírica é baseada na amostra das PME da indústria transformadora obtida através dos dados contabilísticos do Sistema de Contas Integradas das Empresas (SCIE). São analisados dois modelos de intensidade exportadora das PME, linear e probit, tendo em conta dois tipos de variáveis dependentes: (i) a percentagem das vendas no mercado externo (considerando-se; e (ii) uma variável binária que mede a predominância exportadora (valor 1 para percentagens de vendas externas superiores a 50%). Como variáveis explicativas foram testadas variáveis relacionadas com as características das empresas (por exemplo, dimensão, nível tecnológico, custos salariais) e com o desempenho financeiro (por exemplo, endividamento, autonomia financeira). Os resultados são mistos dependendo do modelo e da amostra estudada, no entanto, no geral, o retorno sobre os activos, a produtividade, o resultado líquido e o rácio da dívida têm uma relação positiva com a intensidade exportadora. A dimensão e o nível tecnológico também têm um impacto positivo. O salário médio por trabalhador tem um efeito negativo na intensidade exportadora, sugerindo uma competitividade internacional baseada nos custos.
The purpose of this investigation is to explain the export intensity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Portugal. The relation between export intensity and financial performance is analyzed in detail. The empirical analysis is based on a sample of SME firms from the manufacturing sector obtained from the firm-level accounting data Sistema de Contas Integradas das Empresas (SCIE). Two models of export intensity of SMEs are analyzed, linear and probit, considering two kinds of dependent variables: (i) the percentage of foreign sales (considering; and (ii) a binary variable that measures the predominance (value 1 for percentages of foreign sales higher than 50%). As explanatory variables are tested variables related to company characteristics (e.g. size, technological level, wage costs) and to financial performance (e.g. debt, financial autonomy). Results are mixed depending on the model or sample studied, however, in general, return on assets, productivity, net result and debt-to-equity ratio have a positive relationship with the export intensity. Size and technological level also impacted positively. Average wage has a negative effect on export intensity, suggesting an international competitiveness based on costs.

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Watse, Dije Umaru. "Sources of Financing for Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4690.

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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 96% of businesses in Nigeria are often forced to close because they lack access to funds. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the sources of funds available for the development and growth of SMEs in Nigeria. The conceptual framework guiding this study was the pecking order theory. Data were gathered from company documents and through semistructured interviews of a target population of 3 leaders of 3 SMEs from the oil and gas industry in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos in Nigeria, with a capitalization of between N5 million to N500 million. Data were compiled and organized, disassembled into fragments, reassembled into a sequence of groups, and interpreted for meaning. Member checking and triangulation of sources between the interviews and company documents added to the trustworthiness of the findings. Two themes morphed from the study: sources of business finance for SMEs and constraints of sourcing of finance for business. The implications for positive social change include the potential to create employment opportunities for youths in the communities by enabling SMEs in Nigeria to succeed and expand through the identification of sources of funding.

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Haddad, Monther I. S. "Strategies for Implementing Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6035.

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Inefficient processes for innovation implementation can prevent owners of small and medium-sized enterprises from realizing goals and growth potential. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies that managers of small and medium-sized enterprises use to implement innovation in their organizations to improve performance. The population for this study consisted of 5 managers from 4 small and medium-sized enterprises operating in Dubai. The resource-based view theory was the conceptual framework of this study. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and review of companies' documents. Data were analyzed using Yin's 5-step process. After transcribing the interviews and coding the resulting transcripts, the key themes that emerged included: the role of the top management in cultivating an innovative culture, the identification of ideas as the starting points for innovation, and the recognition of customers as resources for the company. Managers of small and medium-sized enterprises might benefit from the results of this study by implementing the recommendations and strategies to improve performance. Implications for social change include the potential to create employment opportunities and improve the living conditions of the employees in Dubai through economic growth.

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Books on the topic "Small and medium enterprises (SME)"

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Namibia National Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Small and medium enterprise (SME) development policy. [Windhoek]: The Chamber, 1994.

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Canada. Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing in Canada. Ottawa: Government of Canada, 2002.

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Development of small and medium enterprises in Bangladesh: A study of SME Foundation. Dhaka: Osder Publications, 2010.

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Competitive SME: Building competitive advantage through marketing excellence for small to medium sized enterprises. London: Kogan Page, 2013.

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Haughton, Graham. The local provision of small and medium enterprise (SME) advice services. Leeds: Centre for Urban Development& Environmental Management, Leeds Polytechnic, 1991.

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Zanzibar. Wizara ya Utalii, Biashara, na Uwekezaji., ed. The Zanzibar small and medium enterprises (SMES) development policy. Zanzibar: Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Ministry of Tourism, Trade & Investment, 2006.

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Boustras, George, and Frank W. Guldenmund, eds. Safety Management in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2018]: CRC Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315151847.

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Anders Jacobsson. SHE management systems for small to medium-sized enterprises. Rugby, Warwickshire, UK: Institution of Chemical Engineers, 2000.

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Kotecha, Ketan, Satish Kumar, Arunkumar Bongale, and R. Suresh. Industry 4.0 in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003200857.

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Durst, Susanne, and Thomas Henschel, eds. Crisis Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91727-2.

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Book chapters on the topic "Small and medium enterprises (SME)"

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Hyz, Alina. "Small and medium enterprises in Greece." In SME Finance and the Economic Crisis, 28–55. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, [2019] | Series: Routledge studies in the European economy: Routledge, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429425806-2.

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Chang, Youngho, and Cedric Rimaud. "Small and medium-sized enterprises’ financing in Singapore." In Unlocking SME Finance in Asia, 316–36. First Edition. | New York : Routledge, 2019. | Series: Routledge studies in development economics: Routledge, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429401060-14.

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North, Klaus, and Gregorio Varvakis. "Introduction: What Is a “Dynamic SME”." In Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises, 1–17. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_1.

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Garagorri, Iñaki. "SME Vulnerability Analysis: A Tool for Business Continuity." In Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises, 181–94. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_12.

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Factor, Aharon, and John Parm Ulhøi. "Mapping the existing methodological SME and sustainability landscape." In Sustainability and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, 48–66. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2021.: Routledge, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429426377-3-3.

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Factor, Aharon. "A longitudinal mixed-method study of Australian SME environmental behaviour." In Sustainability and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, 140–53. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2021.: Routledge, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429426377-8-9.

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Nüttgens, Markus, and August Wilhelm Scheer. "CIM Training Concept for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (SME)." In Qualification for Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 92–104. London: Springer London, 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3064-2_10.

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Matt, Dominik T., and Peter Ohlhausen. "Organization in SME Networks." In Managing Cooperation in Supply Network Structures and Small or Medium-sized Enterprises, 1–18. London: Springer London, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-363-3_1.

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Taghizadeh-Hesary, Farhad, Naoyuki Yoshino, Phadet Charoensivakorn, and Baburam Niraula. "Credit risk analysis of small and medium-sized enterprises based on Thai data." In Unlocking SME Finance in Asia, 112–35. First Edition. | New York : Routledge, 2019. | Series: Routledge studies in development economics: Routledge, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429401060-6.

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Maini, Navin Kumar. "The role of credit guarantee schemes in financing micro, small, and medium enterprises." In Unlocking SME Finance in Asia, 163–86. First Edition. | New York : Routledge, 2019. | Series: Routledge studies in development economics: Routledge, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429401060-8.

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Conference papers on the topic "Small and medium enterprises (SME)"

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"e-learning for small and medium enterprises SME." In 2008 6th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics. IEEE, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/indin.2008.4618289.

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Echeverria-Villagomez, Salvador. "Best Practices of Metrology for Small and Medium Enterprises." In NCSL International Workshop & Symposium. NCSL International, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2013.06.

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Metrology is an important aspect to be cared for in Small and Medium Enterprises, mainly in the field of manufacturing. A Mexican entrepreneur said that â€˜metrology is in the ladder step that brings a manufacturing enterprise from the craftsmanship level to the industrial level. Beyond, metrology can be a competitive advantage of a SME for achieving higher levels of quality, productivity, competitiveness and innovation. SMEs often find it difficult to devote the necessary resources to metrology, sometimes they don't know what metrology can do for them and other times they don't know how to take an adequate strategy for this important aspect of their company. The present work is based on the experience of a number of years attending the metrological aspects of manufacturing companies with the MESURA methodology and work team. The methodology has a number of principles which include a lean approach to metrology with a fit fur purpose tactics, equilibrium among the elements of measuring systems and live integration.

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MILLERS, Maris, and Elina GAILE-SARKANE. "TOWARDS NEW TYPOLOGY OF THE OWNERS-MANAGERS OF THE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES." In International Scientific Conference „Contemporary Issues in Business, Management and Economics Engineering". Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/cibmee.2021.603.

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Purpose – individuals or families own and at the same time manage a large proportion of private enterprises. Previous studies mostly refer to owner-manager of the enterprise as an individual with own personal traits, styles and preferences. Purpose of this article is to propose a new typology of the owners-managers of the small and medium en- terprises representing all variety, determined by their different ownership status and managerial authorities in companies. Research methodology – research started with a systematic rapid literature review using an overview method. Data for research were collected through 52 semi-structured interviews with SME owner-managers representing broad range of industries and companies of different age. Key findings were discussed and approbated in two focus group discussions. Findings – as a result of this research, a preliminary typology was developed, consisting of ten types of the SME own- ers-managers, with a brief description of each type constructed. Research limitations – conclusions from this research are relevant to those SMEs analysed in this particular research and shall not be generalized without additional research and validation. Practical implications – the typology suggested in this article provides a structured way to explore the diversity of SME owners-managers and raise understanding of their behaviour when planning, controlling and managing their business. Originality/Value – the proposed typology is a step towards filling the knowledge gap caused by the lack of a holistic and systematic approach in addressing the diversity of the SME owners-managers.

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Vilenski, Alexandr. "FEATURES AND SUPPORT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SME) IN RUSSIA." In SGEM 2014 Scientific SubConference on POLITICAL SCIENCES, LAW, FINANCE, ECONOMICS AND TOURISM. Stef92 Technology, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2014/b24/s7.035.

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Marta, Genisha, Anisa Kusumawardani, and Irwansyah Irwansyah. "Tax Payer Compliance of SME (Small and Medium Enterprises): Samarinda Food Sector." In Mulawarman International Conference on Economics and Business (MICEB 2017). Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/miceb-17.2018.32.

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Kurniawati, Dewi, and Oktanita Anggraeni. "Sustainability Status of Batik Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Jember Regency." In The First International Conference on Social Science, Humanity, and Public Health (ICOSHIP 2020). Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.210101.008.

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Matthews, K. "Oxonica: small & medium enterprises." In SMEs and Micro/Nanotechnology. IEE, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/ic:20050013.

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Astuti, Mudji, and Hana Catur Wahyun. "Human Capital Integration Model With Technology Innovation In Small And Medium Enterprises (SME)." In 1st International Conference on Intellectuals' Global Responsibility (ICIGR 2017). Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/icigr-17.2018.6.

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Rafaj, Milan, and Stefan Valcuha. "Technology Solution for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises." In ASME 2014 12th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/esda2014-20374.

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Generally product lifecycle management (PLM) is characterized as an integrated management process of product information and related processes across the product lifecycle. PLM affects development time of product and optimize the cooperation of all components of the development process of products. Therefore attention has to be paid to this fact in production and research. Processes across the entire product lifecycle management are complex and it is difficult to support various levels of cooperation. It is necessary to identify technological solutions to facilitate the implementation of PLM systems into processes of product life cycle. In the paper is presented derivation of technology solutions for PLM (product lifecycle information modeling and management, product lifecycle knowledge management, design chain management, product lifecycle process management, product trade exchange, collaborative product service and product lifecycle portal for stakeholder, developer, customer, manufacturer and supplier) and applications of advanced information technologies for implementation of PLM. In the paper is also described the technological solution which was developed to meet industrial requirements and obtain long term sustainability in today’s highly competitive market. Currently, still only a few small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) uses real benefits that PLM offers. The small and medium-sized enterprises also try to implement those technologies but, despite their flexibility, they have difficulties in structuring and exchanging information. Enterprises also have problems in creating data models for structuring and sharing product information, especially in the context of extended enterprises. It is caused by several factors that may have information, technical and financial character. Article refers and highlights the benefits that PLM brings by extension of PLM into so called “Closed-Loop Lifecycle Management (CL2M)”. It also describes the major barriers to the implementation of PLM in SME and propose possible solutions.

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"DO SME NEED ONTOLOGIES? - Results from a Survey among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises." In 10th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems. SciTePress - Science and and Technology Publications, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0001704201040111.

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Reports on the topic "Small and medium enterprises (SME)"

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Patel, Yusef. File to Factory: A case study of automated prefabrication house-building methods for small-to-medium enterprises. Unitec ePress, December 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.34074/ocds.0823.

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The Eco-Digital Fabrication (EDFAB) research project aimed to investigate how automated prefabrication technologies and off-the-shelf construction products can be employed to disrupt building industry norms. The aim of this research – conducted at the University of Auckland and Unitec Institute of Technology from 2014 onward – was to provide small-to-medium enterprises in the construction industry with a pathway to upskill and increase construction productivity through the use of these processes. The availability of automated machines and easy-to-use fabrication software is increasing dramatically and this can be paired with readily available construction products to produce novel mass-customised housing solutions. The application of basic automated technologies – such as CNC (Computer Numerical Control) routers – allowed researchers to create ‘recipes’ that can be adopted and adapted relatively easily. By no means did the research favour digital manufacture or assembly processes over traditional analogue construction techniques – the goal was to provide logical, productive and accessible blended solutions for greater affordability and flexibility in design. For example, the designed experiments were required to be built from readily available products, and used simple readymade screw fixings rather than digitally produced custom fixings or joining mechanisms. The research project aimed to generate discussion and provide recommendations on how the construction industry might support the adoption of automated prefabrication technology in small-to-medium enterprise (SME).

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Lee, Jong Geun, and Niehm Linda. Assessing the Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Vietnamese Apparel Retail Market. Ames: Iowa State University, Digital Repository, November 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.31274/itaa_proceedings-180814-1503.

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Jin, Byoungho, Elena Cedrola, Letizia Trabaldo Togna, and Naeun Kim. How can Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Successfully Evolve? Lessons learned from Apparel and Textile SMEs in Biella, Italy. Ames: Iowa State University, Digital Repository, November 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.31274/itaa_proceedings-180814-1568.

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Helgeson, Jennifer F., Juan F. Fung, Yating Zhang, Alfredo R. Roa-Henriquez, Ariela Zycherman, Claudia Nierenberg, David T. Butry, and Donna Ramkissoon. Eliciting lessons from Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for natural disaster resilience planning and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic:. Gaithersburg, MD: National Institute of Standards and Technology, September 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/nist.dci.002.

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Chaparro, Rodrigo, Maria Netto, Patricio Mansilla, and Daniel Magallon. Energy Savings Insurance: Advances and Opportunities for Funding Small- and Medium-Sized Energy Efficiency and Distributed Generation Projects in Chile. Inter-American Development Bank, December 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0002947.

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The Energy Savings Insurance Program seeks to promote investment in energy efficiency and distributed generation in Latin America, primarily through small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It focuses on developing an innovative scheme of guaranteed energy performance that mitigates project risk and generates investor confidence (ESI Model). The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) facilitates the development of the ESI Program in alliance with the National Development Banks (NDBs). The ESI Model includes a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of equipment for generating a stipulated amount of energy or energy savings over a specific time period; validation by an independent body; insurance coverage that backs the savings or the guaranteed energy generation; and project financing. This paper describes the main attributes of the ESI Model (the contract, the insurance, validation and financing), evaluates market potential and the most attractive technologies, and identifies the priority sectors for implementing projects in Chile. The most promising economic sectors were found to be the hospitality industry, food processing industry, grape growing/wine production, and the fishing industry, and the technologies of electric motors, boilers, air conditioning systems and photovoltaic solar generation. In each of these sectors, estimates were made of financing requirements as well as CO2 emission reductions that could be achieved.

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Kearns, Nick, and William Beale. Show me the Money: Perspectives on Applying for Government Research and Development Co-funding. Unitec ePress, October 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.34074/ocds.022.

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In 2012-14 Unitec Institute of Technology (in partnership with The Innovation Workshop) carried out research into the application process for New Zealand Government Research & Development [R&D] co-funding administered by the Ministry of Science & Innovation (now Callaghan Innovation Ltd). This research revealed widespread applicant frustration with the application criteria and process. A significant problem perceived by High Value Manufacturing and Service Small Medium Enterprises (HVMS SME) businesses is the focus of R&D funding on product innovation followed by a lack of funding to support later stage commercialisation of products. This later stage of product and market development is excluded from Callaghan Innovation co-funding, leading to ‘prototypes-on-a-shelf’. Applicants also found the process time consuming, due to the complexity of the application questions and the delays in response from the funding network of regional funding partners and the Government Ministry. HVMS SME often used consultants to help manage the application, which is frowned upon by both the regional funding partners and Callaghan Innovation, despite the high levels of co-funding success from these applicants. This work has been carried out during the establishment period of Callaghan Innovation Ltd and some of the above issues may be historic and/or transitional as the institutional arrangements change. This research records the HVMS SME experience in applying for R&D co-funding. Consideration of the user experience, captured in this research, may reveal opportunities to improve the process with better outcomes for the applicants and the economy.

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Bröckl, Marika, Julia Illman, Laura Oja, and Iivo Vehviläinen. Energy Efficiency in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Nordic Council of Ministers, February 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.6027/tn2014-510.

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Cull, Robert, Lance Davis, Naomi Lamoreaux, and Jean-Laurent Rosenthal. Historical Financing of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, October 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.3386/w11695.

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Helgeson, Jennifer F., Juan F. Fung, Alfredo R. Roa Henriquez, Yating Zhang, Ariela Zycherman, Claudia Nierenberg, David T. Butry, and Donna Ramkissoon. Complex event resilience of small- and medium-sized enterprises:. Gaithersburg, MD: National Institute of Standards and Technology, September 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/nist.sp.1258.

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Helgeson, Jennifer F., Juan F. Fung, Alfredo R. Roa Henriquez, Yating Zhang, Ariela Zycherman, Claudia Nierenberg, David T. Butry, and Donna Ramkissoon. Complex event resilience of small- and medium-sized enterprises:. Gaithersburg, MD: National Institute of Standards and Technology, September 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/nist.sp.1259.

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