Research on the Coordinated Development of Inclusive Finance and Financing for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

As an important force in promoting economic and social development,small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in enhancing China’s economic strength,creating employment opportunities,and promoting industrial structural transformation.However,due to their inherent weaknesses,small and medium-sized enterprises often face difficulties in financing within the traditional financial service system.This makes it difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to inject vitality into the development of the market economy by expanding their financing scale.Since 2013,China has vigorously developed inclusive finance and extended the services of traditional financial institutions to small and medium-sized enterprises,providing policy guidance,resource support,and technical support to alleviate the financing difficulties of small and medium-sized enterprises.Based on this,this article focuses on the current financing problems faced by small and medium-sized enterprises and specifically elaborates on how to lower the financing threshold for small and medium-sized enterprises and broaden their financing channels through inclusive finance,in order to promote the development of inclusive finance and a virtuous cycle of financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Application of Knowledge Management(KM)by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises(SME)in Manufacturing Industry

To accelerate the digital transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises(SMEs),this study delves into the primary challenges encountered in adopting knowledge management(KM)within these organizations and identifies the essential methods for successful implementation.The objective is to provide practical recommendations for the effective adoption of KM.This research suggests that enterprises should promote knowledge management through three key approaches:enhancing employees’cognitive understanding,standardizing knowledge systems,and tailoring business scenarios to meet diverse needs.These findings offer valuable insights into the digital transformation of SMEs in the manufacturing sector,ultimately helping these businesses to remain competitive and innovative in a rapidly changing market.By addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by SMEs,this study aims to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how knowledge management can be leveraged to drive digital transformation and improve overall business performance.

Research on Financing Game Model of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises based on Different Risk Categories

With the development of market economy and the deepening of economic system reform, some of the Small and medium-sized（SME） enterprises have become the most dynamic economic growth point in the national economy. Nevertheless, SMEs are facing a lot of problems in the market competition, such as technical backwardness, information lag, lack of talents, etc.. The healthy development of SMEs is very important, whereas, SMEs’ financing is a worldwide problem, and the result of financing game between banks and enterprises depends on a variety of decision-making factors. In this paper, from the point of view of bank, we analyze the diffi culties of external financing of SMEs, and establish a financing game model based on different risk categories, in order to better solve the problems that remain in the process of financing and promote the healthy and sustainable development of SMEs.

Influence of Internet Finance on the Financing of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in China

Small and medium-sized enterprises greatly promote the economic progress and growth of national tax revenue as well as realize the escalation of career opportunities.However,as these enterprises are relatively small scale and have low capacity to face and resist risks in addition to China's flawed financial credit system,there are many difficulties faced by these enterprises in terms of financing to achieve their own development and progress.Recently,owing to the progress of internet information,especially the expansion of its application in the financial field,it has opened up a way for handling the financing difficulties faced by small and medium-sized enterprises.According to the specific financing situation of small and mediumsized enterprises in China,this study analyzes the impact of internet finance on the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises in China and formulates strategies to effectively deal with the financing difficulties of small and medium-sized enterprises in China,thus promoting the sustainable progress of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises （SMEs） in Personal Services

Entrepreneurship has become an attribute of the current growth without business activities. Entrepreneurship is a global world. It is not possible to think about economic driving force of technological development and scientific research. It materializes knowledge and involvement of people and society. Expansion of business activities is a source of individual country＇s economic performance. It contributes to the development of people＇s living standards. In every market economy, it represents an irreplaceable role for small and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs）. A strong representation of＂micro-enterprises＂ can be found in the field of personal services. Companies within the course of their existence go through particular stages of their development--from their foundation through the stage of steady development. After this stage, there comes their decline that can develop even into their termination. We indicate this process as a company life cycle. The aim of the submitted project is to map the life cycle of particularly chosen companies providing accommodation and catering services and to find a mutual relation among observed quantities and their stable economic positions in the market. The analysis is based on the data of macro-economic character, the data about development of receipts in the sector, development of inflation, tempo of economic growth, and development of consumer prices. Out of a company, non-financial factors will also be considered. The core of the analysis is the stage of sustainable stability of the assessed companies. The point of the findings is revelation of the causes of risks of possible transition into the stage of termination due to the decline of services volume, decline of profitability, and long-lasting payment insolvency. The contribution of the project is to draw our attention to possible risks of critical situation development and to propose how to avoid them so that the company will not occur in financial straits. Achieved information could assist the company management to make relevant decisions.

Problems and Countermeasures of International Trade Financing of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in China

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the foundation of China's national economy,and they are important forces to promote economic and social development.They play an irreplaceable role in promoting scientific and technological progress,increasing social employment,expanding foreign trade,and other aspects in which they have become an important part of China's socialist market economy.Based on the research background of international trade financing,this paper analyzes the problems existing in the international trade fmancing of small and medium-sized enterprises in China to put forward countermeasures and suggestions,hoping to help these small and medium-sized enterprises solve the financing problem so as to achieve a healthy development in the international trade market environment.

Creativity of the Entrepreneur, Intrapreneurship, and the Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises： Evidence from China

Creativity is an element of the personality of entrepreneurs which can be important for the foundation, advance, and business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs）. Intrapreneurship can be developed in small and medium-sized enterprises where entrepreneurs have a sufficient level of creativity and it can influence the growth of enterprises. Hypotheses are specified and empirically tested based on responses to a structured questionnaire on a sample of small and medium-sized enterprises from China. The research results indicate positive relationships between the creativity of the entrepreneur and intrapreneurship and growth of the enterprise.

Thoughts on Promoting the Investment and Financing Development of Enterprises'Intellectual Property Rights from the Perspective of Intellectual Property Strategy

With the in-depth implementation of China's intellectual property strategy,the situation of intellectual property protection in China has been further improved,the enthusiasm of the public for entrepreneurship and innovation has been further stimulated,people's awareness of intellectual property rights has been further enhanced,and the value of intellectual property rights has been further recognized by people.As a new economic form,"intellectual property economy"plays an increasingly important role in our socialist market economy.At the same time,China's intellectual property still faces some prominent problems,especially in the field of intellectual property investment and financing,such as difficult valuation,management and liquidation.From the perspective of the implementation of intellectual property strategy and starting from the investment and financing of intellectual property rights of small and medium-sized enterprises,this paper introduces the basic concepts of intellectual property investment and financing,the development status and existing problems of intellectual property investment and financing of small and medium-sized enterprises,and puts forward some suggestions for improving the investment and financing policy of intellectual property rights.

Analysis of the Financing Mode of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Under the DC/EP Platform Based on a Comparison with the Traditional Bank Financing Mode

As a legal currency with the credit endorsement of the Chinese government,DC/EP has many advantages and special characteristics.Based on the application of DC/EP in the financing of small-and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs),this paper studies the optimal financing decisions of SMEs under both the traditional financing mode and the DC/EP financing mode.Considering the construction and use costs of DC/EP and the role of DC/EP credit traceability in improving mortgage rates,this paper explores the feasible range for SMEs to select DC/EP financing.It is found that mortgage rates affect the returns of SMEs when they take on loans;under different credit strategies,the pledge rate set by the bank will affect the financing willingness of SMEs.The participants had different optimal mortgage rates to optimize the returns of borrowers and banks.High-quality SMEs are more willing to use the DC/EP platform for financing.With the increase in default costs,banks will be more inclined to use DC/EP,while enterprises will be inclined to utilize the traditional financing mode.Through the comparative analysis of the two financing modes,the default cost range that neither banks nor borrowers are willing to use DC/EP is found.This study provides theoretical support and management inspiration for scientific decision-making to solve the financing problems of SMEs by using DC/EP.

A Novel Lifecycle Model for Web-based Application Development in Small and Medium Enterprises

Software engineering＇s lifecycle models havc proven to be very important for traditional software development. However, can these models be applied to the development of Web-based applications as well？ In recent years, Web-based applications have become more and more complicated and a lot of efforts have been placed on introducing new technologies such as J2EE, PhP, and .NET, etc., which have been universally accepted as the development technologies for Web-based applications. However, there is no universally accepted process model for the development of Web-based applications. Moreover, shaping the process model for small medium-sized enterprises （SMEs）, which have limited resources, has been relatively neglected. Based on our previous work, this paper presents an expanded lifecycle process model for the development of Web-based applications in SMEs. It consists of three sets of processes, i.e., requirement processes, development processes, and evolution processes. Particularly, the post-delivery evolution processes are important to SMEs to develop and maintain quality web applications with limited resources and time.

Survey Explores Symbiotic Relationship between China's Nonofficial Finance and SMEs

Domestic and foreign studies have revealed the existence of an interactive development relationship between nono cial nance and small and medium-sizedenterprises.Based on the empirical findings of a Hangzhou case study,this article substantiates the existence of a very strong symbiotic relationship between China’s nono cial nance and small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs).This symbiotic relationship is an equilibrium outcome among three market players:formalnance,nono cial nance and SMEs.Meanwhile,it is also a rational choice and suboptimal equilibrium point reached under the existing institutional spaceconstraints.In our empirical study,we found that formal nance failure left a space for symbiosis to survive in two ways:the comparative advantages of nono cialnance created an institutional basis for symbiosis to grow,and immense SME fund shortages created a market space for symbiosis to thrive.In this article,we alsoput forward some recommendations for further development of such a symbiotic relationship.

The Impact of Firm Characteristics, Industry Types, and Financial Ratios on SMEs＇ Utilization of Tax Incentives

This study aims to contribute to the growing literature on issues of tax incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs）. Through comprehensive exploration of data, the study investigates factors leading to successful and unsuccessful utilization of tax incentives among SMEs. Financial ratios were calculated based on the information retrieved from the companies＇ annual financial statement. Apparently, these financial ratios are evidence of how successful the companies are in utilizing the tax incentives. In this study, 129 small companies and 71 medium-sized companies were selected as samples for the period of 2003-2007. The result indicates that financial structure such as retained earnings, tax burden, cash flow, and inventory level determined the ability of companies to utilize tax incentives; hence leading to higher earnings generated from the business operation. The age of the companies affects the utilization of tax incentives and this denotes that older companies are more capable of generating higher earnings. Hence, a thorough analysis of the data allows us not only to determine the success of the company in utilizing tax incentives but also to identify the determinants that impact their performance.

The Relationship Between Access to Finance and Growth of SMEs in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka:Financial Literacy as a Moderator

The direct effect of access to finance on the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs)run by entrepreneurs is well studied.However,there is limited understanding on the difference in the rate of entrepreneurship growth across a nation.Further,the empirical findings relating to the financial literacy of entrepreneurs significantly differ across different geographic communities.Thus,the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of financial literacy on the relationship between access to finance and the business growth of the SME Sector in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka in the post-civil war context,as SMEs promote resilience of communities to recover from adversities such as civil war.The Indebtedness of Northern Province has suddenly increased,as there is a sharp growth evident in the average debt per family in the post-civil war context.Thus,demonstrating the lack of proper financial literacy and the discipline required to be financially stable,is a crucial benchmark for a successful business.According to the model of ambidextrous management in entrepreneurial growth companies,entrepreneurship is process where the entrepreneurial orientation turns into implementation and thereby leads to the business growth.However,the effect of access to finance to the entrepreneurs and the impact of financial literacy of the entrepreneur on this relationship are not examined.Thus,this study incorporates the effect of access to finance and the moderating effect of financial literacy to the existing model.It was evident from this study that,access to finance has a direct impact on the growth of the SMEs in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.The result also reflects that the financial literacy and ability to make the financial decisions influence access to finance,resulting in business growth.

Does access to credit reduce SMEs’tax avoidance?Evidence from a regression discontinuity design

This study investigates the effect of targeted reserve requirement ratio cuts(TRRRCs)on tax avoidance among small and micro enterprises(SMEs)with operating revenues below specific cutoffs in China.Using a regression discontinuity design,we causally show that,by increasing loan availability,TRRRCs significantly alleviate the financial constraints and cash dependence of SMEs and consequently reduce tax avoidance.This is especially the case among firms with lower market power and higher entertainment and travel costs.Our findings provide evidence for the real effect of TRRRCs on corporate tax avoidance and show the inclusive effect of TRRRCs on SMEs.In doing so,we indirectly reveal a rent-seeking channel underlying bank lending,thus offering clear policy implications for regulators.

Trade Credit in the Crisis： Selling or Financing？

The work investigates the use of trade credit in Italy for reasons of a financial nature. The analysis considers Italian small and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs） and investigates, over the years of 2009-2011： the existence of functional relationships between the incidence of trade receivables and payables and corporate profitability; the existence of interdependencies between trade credit policy and trade debt policy; and the coexistence of interchangeable and complementary conditions between trade debts and bank loans and other sources of funding. To verify the research hypotheses, linear regression models on a yearly basis are used and these models are put under observation over the years of 2009-2011. We can conclude that there are interdependencies between trade credit policy and trade debt policy and that trade credit is a source of flexible way of financing, also available in periods of crisis, which has a positive effect on the profitability of SMEs and can be utilized as a complementary and substitute source of financing to bank loans.

数字普惠金融发展、资源错配抑制与中小企业景气提升

金融歧视下的资源错配,已成为中小企业健康可持续发展的掣肘。如何突破这一约束,融合“普”与“惠”的数字普惠金融被寄予厚望。本文基于数字普惠金融的内涵与中小企业健康可持续发展对金融资源的诉求进行理论分析,然后构建链式多重中介效应模型,利用江苏省13个地级市的数字普惠金融指数及中小企业发展调研数据,检验数字普惠金融发展对中小企业景气提升的作用及其机制。结果发现:数字普惠金融对中小企业景气提升具有显著的正向作用,覆盖广度、使用深度和数字化程度的提高都能促进中小企业景气指数上升。机制分析表明,数字普惠金融的发展能降低中小企业融资成本,从而提高融资匹配度,由此提升中小企业景气指数。特别地,数字普惠金融发展对中小企业景气的提升作用具有“均衡器效应”,景气状况较差的中小企业能够从中获益更多。为此,应当持续推动数字普惠金融发展,借助其抑制金融资源错配功能,破解中小微企业融资约束,提升其发展中的景气度。

数字经济发展水平对中小企业绿色融资的影响研究——基于广东省中小企业调查数据

通过问卷调查了解数字经济影响中小企业绿色融资的现状及存在问题,基于调查数据,采用偏相关分析和多元回归分析等方法,研究数字经济发展水平与中小企业绿色融资的影响关系并建立量化模型。结果表明,区域数字经济和企业数字化水平与绿色融资呈显著正相关,且企业数字化水平影响更显著。文章提出从政府、中小企业、金融机构、数字化服务商等多角度采取措施,加快数字经济发展和企业数字化转型,提升中小企业的绿色融资能力,促进数字经济、绿色金融与中小企业融资的协同发展。

Research on System Dynamic of Buying Work Safety Services in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Buying work safety services from intermediaries is a new and important approach to improve the work safety in small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs).The existing literature addresses the significance and effectiveness of the service model but it ignores the dynamic game relationship between relevant stakeholders when SMEs choose to purchase the services under bounded rationality.Therefore,this study aims to analyse this dynamic game relationship based on evolutionary game theory.Furthermore,dynamic simulations of the evolutionary game model are applied to determine the impact of major factors for three stakeholders(SMEs,governments,and safety service agents),examine stability strategies,and identify modes of equilibrium under different subsidy strategies.The results of simulation are as follows.First,the results explain that how the major factors(service price,the quality of service,government subsidy,etc.)affect the system dynamic force of buying work safety services.Second,when the subsidy strategy is static payment,the selection of the stakeholders fluctuates and is not optimal.Third,when the subsidy strategy is a dynamic payment,the evolutionary game process converges to a stable state,which indicates that an evolutionarily stable strategy exists under the dynamic subsidy strategy.Moreover,the stable state and equilibrium values are not affected by the different initial values.The results of this study offer a certain reference for the government to guide the implementation of the purchase of work safety or other services in SMEs.

How different types of financial service providers support small- and mediumenterprises under the impact of COVID-19 pandemic: From the perspective of expectancy theory

The 2019 novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19)pandemic has significantly impacted several aspects of the society and the economy.A problem that needs prompt attention in this situation is the increasing difficulties faced by small-and mediumsized enterprises(SMEs)in raising capital,which has aroused great concern from multiple stakeholders such as public administrations and regulators.As the major supply of capital,financial service providers(FSPs)play a critical role in financing SMEs.However,how FSPs deal with SME financing during shocks has not yet been fully researched.Accordingly,in this study,a theoretical framework based on expectancy theory is proposed to explore the expected strategic adjustments of FSPs in financing SMEs.Specifically,this study investigates 272 FSPs in China on their expectancy and attitude on financing to SMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic.Furthermore,this study has divided FSPs into three categories:commercial banks,non-bank financial institutions,and credit-enhanced FSPs.Differences among these categories are compared and analyzed.

Economic Development and Small Businesses in Japan

Japan’s economy lost most of its industrial production force as a result of World War II. However, from 1955 onwards, Japan has achieved rapid economic growth, joining the group of the world’s most developed countries by the early 1970s. The period from 1955 to the early 1970s is generally regarded as a period of High Economic Growth. There are various opinions regarding the factors that enabled Japan to attain such high economic growth, referred to as the Economic Miracle. It can be said that Japan’s post-war economic development was the result of advancements in technological innovation on the basis of financial assistance from the United States, which established Japan’s position in the world economy, loans from the bank, and the introduction of technology from abroad. Needless to say, the “high growth of post-war Japanese capitalism has not been achieved only by giant companies alone. On the contrary, without small businesses, especially in their roles as subcontractors, it would have been impossible to achieve such high growth, which has drawn attention internationally” （Nomura, 1981, p. 126）. The purpose of this presentation is to make clear the role of small businesses in the process of economic development.