The main purpose of this empirical study is to explore the entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial competency as antecedents to the entrepreneurial intentions in smart city of Neom Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the study has also examined the mediating role of entrepreneurial education...

This study aims to develop rules of thumb for the financial conditions of city livability. These rules will provide a practical guide for local government leaders managing local government finances on how to realize a livable city. This study identifies three indicators for the financial...

This paper analyzes planning and design techniques of tourism complexes in the process of municipalities' master planning. First, it explains the importance of the tourism industry with the help of the theories of scholars and experts. Then, it emphasizes the link between the economic...

Personal or private relationships between leaders of construction firms and government officials are critical to a firm’s market success because they provide access to valuable information that their competitors do not. This study was carried out to investigate the associations between social...

This paper uses actor network theory (ANT) to provide further insight into ICT adoption framework by showing how the diverse actors in small service(s) businesses guarantee continuous adoption of emerging ICT amidst many influences. On the basis of purposive sampling, unstructured and...

The utilization of cloud computing technology by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) businesses has become increasingly widespread. The reason for this trend is the relatively low cost in comparison to the benefits derived, which has led to a continued adoption of cloud computing....

Social media is constantly changing the business landscape across all economic sectors. Given this, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are leveraging this to give their businesses a new trend. In emerging economies, however, the rate of adoption and integration of social media among small and...

This study investigates the determinants of FinTech adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana, utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a theoretical framework. It employed a survey design with a quantitative approach to data analysis. Data was gathered from a sample...

The paper provides the impact of social capital on the cost of debt of rural household businesses in Vietnam by using the panel data sample of 4,874 household businesses. Social capital is considered as the connections with people in the society including connections with people in the same...

The impact of intellectual capital on firm performance is one of the key aspects of strategic management. This is particularly crucial for firms in the high-tech or service sectors. Intellectual capital dimensions, including human, organisational and social capital, are key to developing...