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International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business

International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business (IJGSB)

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  • Navigating the digital age: how Colombian tourism SMEs leverage digitalisation for strategic planning and decision-making   Order a copy of this article
    by Stefanny Ariza Effer, Vito Bobek, Tatjana Horvat 
    Abstract: his study explores the impact of digitalisation on strategic planning and decision-making in Colombian tourism small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It highlights how digital tools can transform these businesses and enhance performance. Using a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and quantitative data analysis, the research identified key factors affecting digitalisation, including company age, sales, employee skills, financial resources, and existing strategies. The findings show that digitalisation significantly improves strategic planning, operational efficiency, and customer engagement, with SMEs utilising customer relationship management (CRM) systems, data analytics, and social media. However, challenges like technology integration, data security, infrastructure, and financial constraints were noted, particularly for resource-limited SMEs. The study categorised SMEs by digital maturity, showing that advanced adopters achieved better market reach and efficiency, while less mature SMEs struggled with investing and managing digital tools. The study underscores the need for tailored support and scalable digital solutions to help Colombian tourism SMEs achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness.
    Keywords: digitalisation; strategic planning; decision-making; tourism SMEs; Colombia; operational efficiency; customer engagement; data analytics; business performance; sustainable growth.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJGSB.2025.10071518
     
  • Exploring the destination support of SME exporters by export associations in Ghanas non-traditional export sector   Order a copy of this article
    by Albert Martins, Sam Kris Hilton, Ebenezer Dzinpa Effisah 
    Abstract: This study evaluates the extent of Export Associations’ (EAs) destination support to their SME exporter-members, by identifying destination support gaps for improvement. We employ a mixed-method approach. We collect quantitative data from 259 SME exporters via survey method, and statistically analyse it using Wilcoxon signed rank test. We also collect qualitative data from 19 EAs via semi-structured interviews, and analyse it thematically. Aside government and export promotion agencies, EAs are relevant as complementary support providers to SME exporters. However, due to lack of financial resources and management challenges, they provide low support to SME exporters and tend to provide them more home-country than foreign-country support. Given that most research on horizontal networks of exporting SMEs has focused on developed economies, this study contributes to literature and policy-making in SME horizontal export networks in developing countries. It further highlights the importance of foreign-country support to SME exporters.
    Keywords: export associations; SME exporters; export network; home-country support; foreign-country support.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJGSB.2025.10071562
     
  • Institutional entrepreneurship: territorial intervention strategies in the development of low-density cross border territories through a Triple Helix lens   Order a copy of this article
    by Alex Olivier Alves Rodrigues, Carla Susana Da Encarnação Marques 
    Abstract: The objective of this study, from the perspective of Institutional Entrepreneurship (IE), is to understand how territorial intervention strategies (TIS) implemented by Triple Helix agents in low-density cross-border territories, promote the economic and social development. A case study focused on the Science and Technology Brigantia Eco-Park (BE), located in Braganca (Portugal), is proposed. Using a mixed-method approach, 187 anonymous questionnaires were collected from employees of companies and entities based in BE. As results, Institutional Entrepreneurship is positioned as a form of action to promote innovation and territorial development through the implementation of TIS that foster social and economic development. BE stands as the outcome of these agents actions, presenting results of the impact of this strategy. This study address and explore the theme of IE through the analysis of a case study depicting the actions of entities around a TIS implemented in a low-density cross-border territory.
    Keywords: institutional entrepreneurship; TIS; territorial intervention strategies; cross-border territory; Triple Helix.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJGSB.2025.10071644
     

 

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