In developing countries, many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) collapse due to complex factors. Knowledge shortage and fragmented information are their key challenges as a result of obsolete technology and exposure. However, the Government of Uganda plans to establish nationwide knowledge service centres in its Vision 2035 [9]. Viable solutions are at stake for developing countries. However,...

Innovation is widely recognized as central to the sucess of most companies. This paper investigates the advantages and disadvantages of the innovation process on Brazilian Small and medium enterprises (SME ́s) of the electronic sector. We used a case study and applied a detailed questionnaire. Among the principal disadvantages, we highlight a poor laboratories infrastructure and troubles for obt...

Business performance measurement and management is a topic of increasing interest in both academic and industrial ambits. While performance indicators and frameworks have been developed for large companies, little research has focused on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As a consequence of that, different kind of research are needed in order to extend the current body of knowledge. This pap...

The Web offers a powerful tool for knowledge-sharing among small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Such online initiatives have, however, frequently been unsuccessful. This paper examines factors motivating SMEs to share knowledge online. It reports data from a telephone survey of 192 SME members of two successful regional business networks comprising members from diverse industries. Althoug...

In recent years, supply chain finance (SCF) is exploited to solve the financing difficulties of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SME credit risk assessment a critical part in SCF system. The diffusion may cause serious consequences, leading whole system unstable insecure. Compared with traditional models, relationship, condition SME, core should all be considered rate SCF. Traditiona...

This study is centred on the premise that knowledge is personalised information which can be enriched through the process of learning, then shared and applied to practical situations to attain value. To highlight the complex nature of knowledge management (KM) as a set of practices aimed to enhance collaboration, the concept of a Collaborative Learning Ecosystem (CLES) is presented as holistic ...

The theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) has been developed almost exclusively from the study of large deals by large firms. In this paper we argue that the behaviour and success of M&As by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) may be significantly different. Accordingly, we revisit established M&A theories, and develop a theoretical framework, and several testable hypotheses, regardin...

One of the key steps to develop an e-business solution is the definition of a Business Model (BM), which requires the expertise from different areas such as finance, technology, marketing, and project management. It is known that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) count with limited resources to undertake this type of e-business initiatives, and thus prompt to failure. This paper tells the sto...

While blended learning seems to be quite suitable for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), current uptake of this learning method is low. In this paper we propose a research design to examine the requirements for blended learning in SMEs. It is based on a three-round ranking-type Delphi study. Participants for the panels were carefully selected. Our method takes into account that the area...

To understand adoption process and its relevant factors influencing this research model will integrate model that uses T-O-E approach (technology, organization, and environment) by Tornatzky and Fleisher (1990) and orientation process approach by Soh and Markus (1995). Survey method is applied in this research. The population is the entire SME (small medium enterprises) in Yogyakarta City, Daer...