OECD Studies on SMEs and Entrepreneurship SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Viet Nam

OECD Studies on SMEs and Entrepreneurship SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Viet Nam

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-01-22

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9264529063

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This publication presents the findings of the OECD review of SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Viet Nam. It offers an in-depth examination of the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship in Viet Nam, the quality of the business environment, and national policies in support of new and small businesses.


Small and Medium Enterprises Across the Globe

Small and Medium Enterprises Across the Globe

Author: Meghana Ayyagari

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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This paper describes a new cross-country database on the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This database is unique in that it presents consistent and comparable information on the contribution of the SME sector to total employment and GDP across different countries. The dataset improves on existing publicly available datasets on several grounds. First, it extends coverage to a broader set of developing and industrial economies. Second, it provides information on the contribution of the SME sector using a uniform definition of SMEs across different countries, allowing for consistent cross-country comparisons. Third, while we follow the traditional definition of the SME sector as being part of the formal sector, the new database also includes the size of the SME sector relative to the informal sector. This paper describes the sources and the construction of the different indicators, presents descriptive statistics, and explores correlations with other socioeconomic variables. This paper--a product of Finance, Development Research Group--is part of a larger effort in the group to study SME-related issues.


Industrial Clusters and SME Promotion in Developing Countries

Industrial Clusters and SME Promotion in Developing Countries

Author: Eileen Fischer

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780850926484

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SME's make up the bulk of enterprises in developing countries and make a significant contribution to employment and economic growth. This paper takes stock of best practices in industrial clustering and SME promotion in Commonwealth developing countries. It provides examples of cluster formation, policies to stimulate cluster development and guidelines for business development services for SME's.


Innovation and Creativity in SMEs

Innovation and Creativity in SMEs

Author: Claudine Gay

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-09-11

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1786303175

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In order to survive in their market and differentiate themselves from the competition, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which represent more than 90% of companies worldwide, need to be creative and innovative. This book presents a conceptual framework for thinking about innovation and creativity in SMEs. It takes into account their strategic relation to their environment and the economic, technological and social changes that they face. Their ability to enhance their creativity with new ideas and to legitimize them during their implementation is also taken into account


Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council

Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council

Author: Alexandrina Maria Pauceanu

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2016-08-31

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0128112891

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Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council: Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council promotes a practical approach to starting businesses, and is useful not only for students, but also to anyone seeking practical insights on the essential aspects of entrepreneurship. As a wide-ranging introduction to theories and their applications, the book covers business plans, feasibility studies, and sources of startup funds. Case studies from GCC countries make the book a useful source of guidelines for starting and managing a business. - Provides local and regional cases and examples familiar to GCC students - Covers all important subjects within entrepreneurship, from cultivating entrepreneurial habits and values, to sources of business financing - Emphasizes the variety of practical alternatives available to entrepreneurs


Strategic Optimization of Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Global Market

Strategic Optimization of Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Global Market

Author: Vemi?, Milan

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-07-13

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1522557857

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To maintain a competitive edge against other businesses, companies must ensure the most effective strategies and procedures are in place. This is particularly critical in smaller business environments with fewer resources. Strategic Optimization of Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Global Market is a critical scholarly resource that highlights the optimization of management functions, such as working capital and marketing, and how to implement sustainable business management practices in the global world market. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as social entrepreneurship, marketing optimization, and globalization, this book is geared towards business managers, medium-sized enterprises, policy makers, business professionals, and upper-level students seeking current research on the performances of medium-sized enterprises across the world and their broader supply chain.


Energy Efficiency in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Energy Efficiency in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Author: Marika Bröckl

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 9289327170

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The EU’s Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency obliges Member States to develop programmes to encourage small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve energy efficiency by implementing energy audits and the recommendations that stem from these audits. This study looks at the barriers that SMEs face and the existing policy instruments in more detail and analyses which practices are working. The study concludes that SMEs cannot be effectively targeted with solely uniform solutions even within the same country and even though many of them face similar barriers. More emphasis is needed on sharing information and best practices and guiding SMEs to implement energy efficiency improvements after having identified the opportunities. The good news is that many good practices already exist and there is potential to improve. Now it is just a question of taking action.