Innovation development of small business in Indonesia

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v10i6.1511

Keywords:

Innovation Development, Interactive Process, Knowledge Exploitation, Knowledge Intensive

Abstract

This study examines the factors influencing innovation development in small businesses in Indonesia across various sectors. Innovation is widely recognized as a critical factor in the competitiveness of businesses. This development potential is essential for the entrepreneurs who participated in the questionnaire survey. In fact, out of a total of 85.50% of them are already currently running a business, and they also consider innovation very important. A sample of 400 small business owners was analyzed using descriptive analysis to identify eight factors related to innovation development, including knowledge exploitation, interactive processes, knowledge-intensive business process improvement, new technology-based firms, go-to-market strategies, stricter regulation, and stimulation. The results revealed that three factors were particularly dominant in innovation development. Specifically, knowledge exploitation was strongly correlated with knowledge-intensive, while interactive processes were strongly correlated with knowledge exploitation. Finally, knowledge-intensive was strongly related to knowledge exploitation. These findings underscore the importance of knowledge and interaction in driving innovation among small businesses in Indonesia. By prioritizing these dominant factors, small businesses can develop strategies to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Author Biographies

Tomas Chochole, University of West Bohemia

Tomas Chochole loves projects and interdisciplinary teamwork. His interests brought him to interdisciplinary cooperation in several international projects. He is an independent journalist, lecturer, researcher, and head of interdisciplinary cooperation at Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic. He helps to connect the world of business and creativity. In his research and lecture activities, he focuses on exploring innovative ways of cooperation, problem-solving, and creativity, using his journalistic experience.

Nizar Alam Hamdani, Universitas Garut

Nizar Alam Hamdani is a Lecturer of Management Program at Universitas Garut in Indonesia. His research interest includes investigating how Strategy Management related to subjects' innovation development. His expertise in this area makes him well-suited to contribute to this study on innovation development in small business enterprises.

Retno Purwani Sari, Universitas Komputer Indonesia

Retno Purwani Sari is a Doctor of Linguistics with expertise in analyzing language use and communication patterns. With a research focus on new media, she deeply understands how language can contribute to economic activities, particularly in Small and Medium-Enterprise (SMEs). Her research interests include investigating how messages, intentions, and attitudes are expressed to increase the value of SMEs, and her expertise in this area makes her well-suited to contribute to this study on innovation development in small business enterprises. 

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Published

2023-11-05

How to Cite

Permana, I., Chochole, T., Hamdani, N. A., & Sari, R. P. (2023). Innovation development of small business in Indonesia. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR), 10(6), 888–899. https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v10i6.1511