scholarly journals Cooperation and business networking of small and medium enterprises in forestry and wood industry in Juznokucajsko forest region

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-144
Author(s):  
Jelena Nedeljkovic ◽  
Zoran Poduska ◽  
Danilo Krgovic ◽  
Dragan Nonic
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Wood Industry ◽  
Wood Processing ◽  
Forest Region ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Leading Enterprises

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), quite often do not have the capacity to independently meet all the requirements set by the market, which is why they strive for cooperation and business networking. This research aims to determine the attitudes of SME representatives in the forestry and wood industry towards cooperation and business networking in the Juznokucajsko forest region (JKFR). The paper uses methods of analysis and synthesis, comparative and statistical methods. Primary data were collected in two phases. At first, surveys were conducted with 43 representatives of SMEs in the forestry and wood industry, which operate on the territory of JKFR. After that, in the second phase, interviews were conducted with representatives of leading enterprises (six respondents), institutions and organizations from the public sector (three respondents) and business-professional and interest organizations (one respondent). The results of the research indicate that the majority of SMEs in forestry (78.9%), primary (60%) and final wood processing (92.9%) cooperate with other enterprises. The most common forms of cooperation are joint appearance on the market, and cooperation through the purchase of raw materials. However, in terms of business networking, the results indicate that none of the analysed enterprises is a member of an association. Regarding the cooperation with the competent institutions and organizations, it was determined that it is not present in most enterprises. Based on the conducted analyses, it can be concluded that there is support for the implementation of the proposal related to the establishment of SME associations in the forestry and wood industry. Also, respondents agree that it is necessary to improve cooperation with relevant institutions and organizations, by increasing the awareness of SMEs in the forestry and wood industry about their activities and work programs.

scholarly journals Non-wood forest products based enterprises’ cooperation and business networking forms in central Serbia

2014 ◽  
pp. 121-143
Author(s):  
Jelena Nedeljkovic ◽  
Dragan Nonic ◽  
Nenad Rankovic ◽  
Nada Dragovic
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Forest Product ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Leading Enterprises ◽  
Almost All

Collaboration between enterprises includes all activities, which are undertaken in order to achieve common goals and interests. Business networking involves the establishment of various forms of associations and business communities, with or without the creation of new economic entities. The aim of the paper was to study the forms of cooperation between non-wood forest products based small and medium enterprises, as well as to determine the attitudes of their representatives towards cooperation and business networking with other enterprises in Central Serbia. Research included 91 non-wood forest product based small and medium enterprises and 19 representatives of leading enterprises, which were selected based on specifically defined criteria. Both the methods of analysis and synthesis and comparative and statistical methods were applied in the paper. The results indicate that almost all analyzed enterprises cooperate with other enterprises. The most common form of cooperation is present ?during selling? and ?during purchase?. The majority of leading enterprises? representatives are members of some of the existing associations of entrepreneurs. Based on the analysis, it was found that there is a need for development of cooperation between the analyzed enterprises. In accordance with that, proposals for the improvement of business networking were given. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 43007: Istrazivanja klimatskih promena i njihovog uticaja na zivotnu sredinu - pracenje uticaja, adaptacija i ublazavanje?, podprojekat 43007/16-III: Socio-ekonomski razvoj, ublazavanje i adaptacija na klimatske promene i br. 37008-TR: Odrzivo gazdovanje ukupnim potencijalima suma u Republici Srbiji

scholarly journals The Analysis of Young Entrepreneurs’ Performance in the Milkfish Presto MSMEs in Semarang, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 306-313
Author(s):  
Moch Norrochim Mashuri ◽  
Purbayu Budi Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Young Entrepreneurs

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of milkfish presto in Semarang have decreased in terms of quantity and quality. The problems faced are the low levels of productivity due to the internal factors, such as: the quality of Human Resources, limited information on access to capital, innovation, and business networking capabilities; and the external factors, such as: high transaction costs, scarcity of raw materials, the acquisition of formal legality and government policies,. This study raised the prestige of milkfish MSMEs in Semarang because it continued to experience a decline from 2013-2019, amounting to 48.64% due to these internal and external factors. Therefore, the aims of this study is to analyze the effect of labor, business capital, innovation, government policy, and networking capabilities on the performance of young entrepreneurs at milkfish presto MSMEs in Semarang. The source data is used by the collection of questionnaires from 41 respondents of the milkfish presto MSME owners in Semarang. The analytical method using multiple regression by SPSS 21 analysis tools. The results showed that business capital, innovation, government policies, and networking capabilities significantly influence the performance of young entrepreneurs, and labor does not significantly influence the performance of young entrepreneurs. The conclusion of this study is that to improve the performance of young entrepreneurs, it is necessary to encourage increased business capital, innovation, and government policies, as well as networking capabilities

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENINGKATAN PEREKONOMIAN DAERAH MELALUI UMKM DALAM MENGELOLA PRODUK KEARIFAN LOKAL DI KOTA TERNATE PROVINSI MALUKU UTARA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Darsanto Darsanto ◽  
Khasan Effendy ◽  
Nuryanto Nuryanto
Keyword(s):  
Regional Economy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Human Resource Capacity ◽  
The Government ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The Implementation of regional development in the autonomy era is in accordance with Law Number 23 RI of 2014 concerning Regional Government based on regional capacities and initiatives. Where there are several development problem faced. Especially in Ternate City, when viewed from the perspective of population welfare, the problem of poverty and unemployment are still considered quite high. Therefore, strategic efforts are needed to deal with the problem in question. This paper aims to, 1) Describe the government’s efforts improved the regional economy through micro, small, and medium enterprises in managing local wisdom products in Ternate City, North Maluku Province; 2) Describe the factors that influenced efforts improved the regional economy through micro, small, medium enterprises in managing local wisdom product. The approach of this study was qualitative and descriptive method. The theory used to analyzed the main focus was The of Manpower Creation by Mansour Fakih. To saw the factors that affect the productivity of micro, small and medium enterprises used the concept proposed by Wilantara and Susilawati. The data sources were primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques were obtained through interviews, observation and documentation carried out in Ternate City by involving the government and micro, small and medium enterprises by selecting a number of samples based on the snowball method. The results of this study indicate that the efforts made by the Local Government of Ternate City to improve its economy through micro, small, medium enterprises based on local wisdom potentiality are considered quite effective, because able to encourage and maintain productivity of business actors. These efforts generally take the form of development, fostering and provision of business capital that are regulative, service, facilitative and evaluative  roles. Although, there are several obstacles that are quite prominent and influential, including the lack of business capital, product marketing, inefficiency of bureaucratics services, low human resource capacity for technology and limited raw materials. Therefore, it is recomended that there be improvements in term of increating business capital, marketing creativity, supply of raw materials and increasing the latest technology-based education and training activities.

scholarly journals DETERMINING PRIORITY PRODUCTS OF SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES FOR EXPORT THROUGH TRADING HOUSES

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitria Faradila ◽  
Hasni Hasni
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Analytical Network Process ◽  
Network Process ◽  
The Government ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Upaya mempercepat laju ekspor Indonesia melalui peningkatan ekspor dari sektor usaha kecil dan menegah (UKM) merupakan pendekatan yang strategis. UKM telah terbukti sebagai sektor yang mampu bertahan dalam situasi krisis ekonomi domestik dan global. Namun demikian, UKM menghadapi beberapa kendala dalam menembus pasar internasional. Trading House dapat menjadi salah satu solusi dalam mengatasi kendala tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyusun kriteria prioritas produk potensial ekspor dan sekaligus menentukan produk prioritas ekspor UKM yang akan dimasukkan dalam Trading House. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang berasal dari BPS dan data primer yang berasal dari FGD. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode Analytical Network Process (ANP). Metode ANP diharapkan dapat memberikan hasil yang lebih bagus mengingat kemampuannya dalam memperhitungkan interaksi dua arah antar elemen dan kluster dalam kerangka penelitian. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kriteria prioritas untuk menentukan produk Trading House adalah pangsa ekspor, impor dunia dan ketersediaan bahan baku lokal. Produk prioritas Trading House adalah perhiasan dan aksesoris, furnitur, makanan olahan, produk tekstil dan garmen, minyak atsiri (produk spa aromaterapi). Pemerintah perlu segera membangun Trading House yang komprehensif dan mensosialisasikan fungsinya kepada pelaku usaha terutama UKM. One of the efforts to accelerate Indonesian exports can be done through increasing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which is a strategic approach. SMEs are able to survive in the domestic and global economic crisis even though they experienced some obstacles in getting an access to international market. Trading House could be a solution in overcoming the SMEs difficulties. This study aims to establish priority criteria of potential export products as well as priority of export products of SMEs through Trading House. This study utilized both secondary data coming from BPS and primary data from Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and used Analytical Network Process (ANP) method. The ANP is aimed to give the best solution of the problem since it considers two way interactions between elements or clusters (feedback). The results show that the priority criteria for determining Trading House products include the share of exports, world imports and the availability of local raw materials. Trading House priority products are jewelry and accessories, furniture, processed foods, textile and garment products, essential oils (aromatherapy spa products).The government must immediately build a comprehensive Trading House and socialize its functions to business players, especially SMEs.

The Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Preparedness for Retirement in the Small and Medium Enterprises Sector in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-41
Author(s):  
Colin Agabalinda ◽  
Alain Vilard Ndi Isoh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Retirement Preparedness ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Effect Of Age

The study investigated the direct effects of financial literacy (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) on financial preparedness for retirement and the moderating effect of age among the small and medium enterprises in Uganda. Primary data was collected from a sample of n = 380 selected from the SME workforce. Descriptive analysis was run on SPSS, while validity and reliability of the measurement items yielded satisfactory composite reliability scores and average variance explained (AVE) scores for all items. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses and multi-group analysis conducted to test for the moderating effect of age on the relationship between financial literacy and retirement preparedness. The results revealed that knowledge and skills were significant predictors of retirement preparedness. However, ‘attitude' was not a significant predictor, and age had no moderating effect on the relationship between the study variables. These findings present practical implications for policymakers and financial educators in a developing country context.

scholarly journals Analisis Dampak Tax Morale Terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak UMKM: Studi Kasus Kota Semarang

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Muslimah Mahmudah ◽  
Deden Dinar Iskandar
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Ethical Business ◽  
Tax Morale ◽  
Business Size ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to analyze the impact of tax morale on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) tax complianceSemarang City as the case study. This study uses primary data generated from 117 samples of MSMEs in Semarang. Data analysis is performed  using binary logistic regression analysis. The results showed that environmental, institutional, ethical, business, and business size variables significantly influence MSMEs tax compliance. On the other hand, variables whose effect on tax compliance is not statistically significant include happiness, religiosity, gender, age, education, and marital status.

scholarly journals Product Development for Competitive Advantage of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises of Ikat Woven Fabric in Kediri

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Ambarwati ◽  
Andre Saputro ◽  
Aditya Galih Fathurochman ◽  
As'ad Rizal
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Quality Function Deployment ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Quality Cost ◽  
The Third ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The research aimed to provide the solutions for the method of selecting product development strategies based on competitive advantage criteria including Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service, and Morale (QCDSM). The research was done in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of Ikat woven fabric in which the collecting data used questionnaires for the customers. The questionnaire was regarding the criteria for competitive advantage for MSMEs of Ikat woven fabric in Kediri. The analysis methods applied Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) based on the criteria of competitive advantage. The results show that the MSMEs of Ikat woven fabric should replace plastic materials into recyclable materials, ensure that raw materials do not contain dangerous and poisonous materials, choose coloring materials that do not contain dangerous and poisonous materials, choose the third parties to deliver products, weigh dye materials according to their composition and measurement, and utilize domestic raw materials.

scholarly journals Firm Performance: Does Mastering a Foreign Language Matter?

10.29007/dkzg ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remedios Hernández Linares ◽  
María José Naranjo ◽  
Héctor Sánchez Santamaría ◽  
Mercedes Rico García ◽  
Laura Fielden Burns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Education ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Over the last twenty years the impact of language in international and multinational companies has attracted significant scholarly attention, which is reflected in the growing literature. However, and despite the fact that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) constitute the engine of numerous economies worldwide, the impact of foreign languages on SMEs’ performance remains understudied. This is especially intricate because, considering that SMEs often have fewer resources, the commitment of such resources to language acquisition and foreign language education can only be justified in the case of improved performance. To address this gap, the objective of our research aims to get insights whether and how the domain of a foreign language (mainly English) affects SMEs’ performance. For this purpose, we perform an exploratory empirical study based on data collected through a telephone questionnaire during the first semester of 2017. A group of private Spanish SMEs constitutes our sample. Our work presents the results of the statistical analysis of these primary data, and contributes to a more nuanced perspective on language utility for organizational performance.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Produksi, Pencatatan Kartu Persediaan Dan Pemasaran Sale Pisang UD Sumber Alam Buana di Kabupaten Banyuwangi

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Dilla Cattleyana ◽  
Adytira Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Cutting Knife ◽  
Typical Food ◽  
Online Stores ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
E Mail

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) has an important role in the Indonesian economy, one of which can help the per capita income of the Indonesian state, especially in Banyuwangi Regency, as well as in the UM Banana Sale UD UD. Sumber Alam Buana, located at the eastern end of the island of Java, precisely in Banyuwangi. The UMKM is one of Banyuwangi's original typical food businesses from Ambon banana raw material, bearing in mind that typical food is identical to souvenirs (souvenirs) when visiting Banyuwangi, certainly not forgetting to bring and share them with you. However, there are problems in the field of production of UD Banana Banana UD, namely the low production capacity of processing banana raw materials because it still uses a cutting knife and the appropriate method has not been applied to record raw materials or finished goods so that the owner is less able to control the cycle of raw materials or finished goods. While in the marketing sector it is still conventional to be entrusted in a gift shop so that it can only wait for whether the product is sold or vice versa. The solution to the development activities of UMKM Sale Banana UD Sumber Alam Buana includes counseling and training using a banana chopper tool that is more efficient than a knife that has been used to chop banana raw materials. Whereas in terms of recording to help partners to control raw material inventory and finished goods efficiently and effectively, the need for training knowledge and assistance to owners and employees using a perpetual method stock card (inventory). To expand market share that has demanded the use of technology, training is held to make e-mail as a portal to access several e-commerce websites and to open online stores through social media such as Facebook and others. The results achieved in the Community Service program are the development of this business in terms of increasing production capacity, managing raw materials, expanding markets and increasing income.

scholarly journals The Development of Digital in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Digna R. Nahak
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Asian Development Bank ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Domestic Economy ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

The global Covid-19 pandemic that has plagued all countries of the world has affect all sectors of people's lives. In Indonesia, almost all sectors experience impacts, especially the economic ecosystem which has been become the focus of society. Furthermore, the Covid-19 pandemic has made the slowdown in the economic sector in Indonesia with its various derivatives. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector which is part of the most important sector of the economy is very important feel. This is what worried by all parties, because it has made the MSME sector experienced a significant decline. Moreover, currently many MSMEs are experiencing various problems such as: decrease in sales, capital, hampered distribution, difficulty in raw materials, decreased production and the occurrence of many layoffs for workers and hunting which later became a threat to the national economy. MSMEs as a driver of the domestic economy and a middle labor absorber face a decline in productivity which results in a decrease in profits significant. Even based on the related Asian Development Bank (ADB) survey, the impact of the pandemic on MSMEs in Indonesia, 88% of micro businesses run out of cash or savings, and more than 60% of these micro and small enterprises have reduced their workforce work.

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