Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June

Digital Payment, Support, and Ethics Drive Micro and Small Business Income

Fauzan Najib (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Zuhrinal M Nawawi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Khairina Tambunan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jun 2025

Abstract

General Background: The rapid evolution of financial technology has introduced digital payment systems as vital tools for business growth. Specific Background: Within the context of Indonesian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially in Medan City, these advancements intersect with government policy and religious ethics. Knowledge Gap: However, limited empirical evidence exists on how digital payments, Islamic business principles, and state subsidies collectively influence MSME income. Aims: This study aims to quantitatively examine the effect of digital payment technologies, Islamic business practices, and government subsidies on MSME revenue in Medan. Results: Using a correlational approach and Slovin-based purposive sampling of 100 MSME owners from a population of 70,843, multiple linear regression analysis reveals that all three independent variables significantly and positively affect MSME income. Novelty: The study integrates faith-based economic principles with technological and policy variables, providing a unique multidimensional perspective on MSME growth. Implications: The findings suggest that synergistic support—combining ethical entrepreneurship, digital finance, and government intervention—can enhance income generation for MSMEs, thereby offering valuable policy insights for sustainable economic development. Highlights: Reveals how Islamic principles integrate with modern business tools. Shows digital payments and subsidies boost MSME profits. Offers policy insights for sustainable MSME development. Keywords: Digital Payments, Islamic Business, Government Subsidies, MSME Income

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acopen

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...