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SWOT Analysis of the Strategy of Digital Transformation of SMEs Sihite, Mislan; Suparwata, Dewa Oka; Arafah, Muhammad Nur; Uhai, Sabalius
International Journal of Business, Law, and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Business, Law, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56442/ijble.v6i2.1318

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The rapid advancement of digital technologies has significantly influenced business environments, creating both opportunities and challenges for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This study aims to analyze the strategic position of SMEs in the context of digital transformation using a SWOT framework. A qualitative descriptive research method was employed, utilizing literature review and semi-structured interviews with SME owners and industry practitioners to identify key internal and external factors affecting digital adoption. The findings reveal that SMEs possess strategic strengths such as operational agility, strong customer relationships, and owner-driven decision-making that can support digital transformation initiatives. However, internal weaknesses including limited financial resources, low technological capability, and resistance to organizational change hinder implementation. External opportunities such as growing digital markets, government support programs, and accessible digital tools provide potential pathways for digital acceleration, while threats including cybersecurity risks, regulatory pressures, and increasing digital competition create strategic uncertainties. The study concludes that successful digital transformation for SMEs requires leveraging internal strengths, addressing capability gaps, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and mitigating external risks through strategic planning. These insights provide valuable implications for SMEs, policymakers, and ecosystem actors in developing capacity-building frameworks and supportive policies to foster sustainable digital transformation.
Sustainability-Oriented Entrepreneurship: Examining the Role of Green Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement in Business Growth Sihite, Mislan; Ma'rifah, Ma'rifah; Saifuddin, Sendy Salsabla; Damayanti, Yenie Eva; Siagian, Ade Onny
International Journal of Business, Law, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Business, Law, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56442/ijble.v7i1.1344

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This study investigates the role of green innovation and stakeholder engagement in driving business growth within sustainability-oriented entrepreneurial firms. With increasing environmental and social pressures, entrepreneurs are challenged to integrate sustainability into their core business strategies while achieving competitive advantages. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 250 sustainability-oriented entrepreneurs and managers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a structured survey. Descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation, and regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships among green innovation, stakeholder engagement, and business growth. The results indicate that both green innovation and stakeholder engagement have significant positive effects on business growth, with evidence of synergistic interaction between the two factors. These findings underscore the strategic importance of sustainability-oriented practices, highlighting that environmental innovation and active stakeholder collaboration can simultaneously enhance firm performance and societal value. The study contributes to theory by integrating resource-based and stakeholder perspectives in entrepreneurial sustainability and offers practical guidance for entrepreneurs and policymakers seeking to achieve economic success while addressing environmental and social challenges.
Co-Authors Ade Onny Siagian Agi Nanjar Ahmad Hanafie Aji, Lexi Jalu Andi Reni, Andi Anggiat P. Tambunan Anton Atno Parluhutan Sinaga Arafah, Muhammad Nur Arief Yanto Rukmana Arifin Saleh Arnes Yuli Vandika Artis Artis Asri Widiatsih Bambang Agus Sumantri, Bambang Agus Bambang Purwoko Bambang Purwoko Br Sembiring, Kezya Eferilla Br. Saragih, Rintan Brutu, Ricky Budi Sulistiyo Nugroho Butar-Butar, Hotlan Camelia, Agnes Dumaria Damanik, Lisa Gresti Sella Damayanti, Yenie Eva Delyana R. Pulungan Dewa Oka Suparwata Elperida J. Sinurat Elperida Sinurat, Elperida Erni Erni Ernita Sitohang Eva Yuniarti Utami Evinda Deviana Br Situmorang Fitri Desiani Fitri Fitri Gilaa, Thitus Hamzali, Said Hanafie, Ahmad Hanifah Nurul Muthmainah Haruni Ode Henri Saragih Henri Saragih, Henri Hotlan Butarbutar Hutabarat, Jansen I Dewa Gede Sayang Adi Yadnya Ijonris, Yusuf Ilham Akbar Ilham Ilham Ilham, Rachmad Ilmi, Makrifatul Imron Natsir, Imron Irfana, Tungga Buana Ishak Ishak Ishak Ishak Jata, I Wayan Jawak, Devi Yanti Jessica Jessica Jeudi A. T. P. Sianturi Jhoni Maslan Jon Henri Purba Jon Henri Purba, Jon Henri Judijanto, Loso Junika Napitupulu Karimah, Hamdatul Kristanty Natalia Marina Nadapdap, Kristanty Natalia Marina KRT. Akhir Lusono Leonardo, Roy Loso Judijanto Ma'rifah, Ma'rifah Maludin Panjaitan Mangasa Panjaitan Mangasa Panjaitan, Mangasa Marbun, Angelica Bercat Carina Marbun, Sondang N. B. Marbun, Sondang Ni Bulan Melianna, Saur Mery Fransiska Mesakh, Januardi Muhaimin, Hamid Muhammad Syafri, Muhammad Muthmainah, Hanifah Nurul Nadapdap, Kristanty M. N. Naiborhu, Gaby Anthonioner Nanjar, Agi Noor Fazariah Handayani Novilia, Fitri Nugroho, Budi Sulistiyo Panggabean, Toman Purba, Jhon Henri Rabihat, Hannana Rasmulia Sembiring Ridho Soldery Manto Rina Destiana Rintan Saragih Rintan Saragih, Rintan Risman Saripudin Robinhot Gultom, Robinhot Rommel Sitohang Rukmana, Arief Yanto Sabalius Uhai Sabam Muliater Siagian Sahat Parulian Remus Silalahi Sahat Parulian Remus Silalahi, Sahat Parulian Remus Said Hamzali Saifuddin, Sendy Salsabla Samari, Samari Sardjana Orba Manullang Saripudin, Risman Saur Melianna Selamat Siregar Selamat Siregar Sembiring, Nita Natasya Sianturi, Jeudi A. T. P. Sianturi, Jeudi A.T.P Sianturi, Jeudi Agustina Taman Parulian Siera Syailendra Sigalingging, Bahtera Silalahi, Remus Silalahi, Sahat P. Remus Simanjuntak, Stevi Jeklin Sinaga, Anton A. P. Sinaga, Anton A.P Sinuraya, Yana Selpida Sipayung, Tri Darma Siti Normi Siti Normi, Siti Sitohang, Rommel Soegiarto, Ita Sondang Ni Bulan Marbun Sri Meike Jusup Suanti Eryani Sinaga Sudarmanto, Eko Suhardy Cendrawan Surbakti, Denada Sari Syamsu Rijal Tampubolon, Sonia G.P Thitus Gilaa Tio Artha Sari Manullang Tiur Rajagukguk Tiur Rajagukguk, Tiur Toman Panggabean Tri Widayati Usmany, Paul Veraci Silalahi Winarto Winarto Winarto Winarto Yadnya, I Dewa Gede Sayang Adi Yosephine Sembiring Yulistiyono, Agus