With the advancement and widespread application of digital technology, digital transformation (DT) is becoming an increasingly important aspect in the long-term development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). However, the facts show that the digital transformation process is delayed and has a significant impact on SMEs in China, particularly during the recent epidemic era. During the DT, Chinese SMEs face numerous problems and difficulties. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the features of SMEs' digital transformation in China between economically developed eastern coastal districts and the economically undeveloped western mainland district. The advancement of research on the digitalization of SMEs is critical to the practical value of boosting the digital economy in China. This study employed a questionnaire to survey 318 SMEs in China. The result discovered a considerable disparity between SMEs in different regional economies: (a) Eastern SMEs are more advanced than western SMEs in terms of digitization, digital investment, digital awareness and maturity levels of DT, (b) SMEs in various industries demonstrate diverse present digitalization conditions; the tertiary industry demonstrated the most significant transformation will, while the secondary industry demonstrated better transformation process execution. As a result, the findings provide the Chinese government with practical implications on how to deal with post-epidemic economic shifts as well as policy recommendations for the long-term sustainable development of SMEs.
Bali is an internationally well-known tourism destination. The performance of Bali's micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the tourism industry serves as a benchmark for the Indonesian tourism industry. Digital transformation can assist firms in adapting to new business models and recovering swiftly from epidemics. The reality, however, reveals that the digital transformation process of MSMEs in Bali is slow, particularly in the tourism sector, and must catch up. This study intends to analyze the barriers MSMEs experience during digital transformation and identify the specific digital technologies employed by MSMEs. Six Balibased MSMEs are interviewed through the qualitative methodology. According to the findings, the key impediments are (1) an individual's lack of digital skills, (2) organizational and cultural barriers, such as a traditional mindset missing digital awareness, and (3) environmental barriers, such as a lack of resources and digital infrastructures. Furthermore, the survey reveals that social networking is the most widely utilized digital technology by MSMEs in Bali. The internet portal offers SMEs supplementary marketing and advertising options. This research improves our understanding of the current situation of Indonesian tourism-related MSMEs and enriches the academic study of MSMEs. In addition, it provides a reference to entrepreneurs undergoing digital transformation.
Engineering education now emphasises business ownership and entrepreneurship. “What are the key factors influencing engineering students' intentions to start their businesses?” asks this literature review. Several scholarly journals and databases met the inclusion requirements after a thorough search. Personality, education, society, and social networks influence engineering students' entrepreneurial ambition, according to the research. Creativity, risk-taking, and self-efficacy favourably affect entrepreneurial intentions. Research projects and entrepreneurship classes can also impact students' company startup views. Finally, families, friends, peers, and mentors can influence kids' entrepreneurial ambitions. This study has important implications for engineering educators and policymakers seeking to promote entrepreneurship among engineering students, including designing more effective entrepreneurship education programmes and informing engineering entrepreneurship policy.
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