Economics and Business Journal
Vol. 4 No. 5 (2026)

The Effect Of Entrepreneurial Orientation, Innovation Capability, Market Orientation, And Networking Capability On Business Sustainability Of SMES

Acep Fatchuroji (Universitas Musamus, Merauke, Papua, Indonesia)
Candra Agus Wahyudhi (Universitas Musamus, Merauke, Papua, Indonesia)
Mutiya Oktariani (Universitas Musamus, Merauke, Papua, Indonesia)
Damayanti (Universitas Musamus, Merauke, Papua, Indonesia)
Rawuh Yuda Yuwana (Universitas Musamus, Merauke, Papua, Indonesia)
Juli Arianti (Universitas Musamus, Merauke, Papua, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 May 2026

Abstract

The current study addresses the impact of entrepreneurial orientation, innovation capability, market orientation, and networking capability on business sustainability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contribution of SMEs to economic development is important; however, sustainability in these entities can be threatened by resource scarcity and rapidly changing environments in markets. The current study adopts a quantitative approach that entails data collection using a structured questionnaire targeting owners and managers in SMEs. The collected data were analyzed through statistical methods to analyze the relationship among study variables. The results of this study indicate that entrepreneurial orientation, innovation capability, market orientation, and networking capability are positive and influential factors in improving business sustainability in SMEs. Market orientation and innovation capability have higher influences on sustainability in SMEs than other factors since customer-centric approaches and innovation have playing crucial roles in ensuring sustainability in business operations for these entities. This study is an important addition to existing theories since this research adopts an integrated approach within strategic capabilities for improved adaptability and sustainability of SMEs in competitive markets

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Economics and Business Journal (ECBIS) | ISSN (e): 2963-7589 is an international peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level research in the fields of Economics, Management and Business, this journal ...