Essays about: "SMEs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 733 essays containing the word SMEs.

  1. 1. How companies use social media marketing to acquire new customers in times of crisis

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism; Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Henry Nielsen; Katja Schildknecht; [2021]
    Keywords : Social media marketing; word-of-mouth; SME; customer acquisition; marketing in crisis; relationship marketing and customer engagement.;

    Abstract : There is little doubt that crises have a major impact on both companies and humanity. However, the picture is less clear when it comes to what challenges small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have to overcome when facing the crisis. Regulations and recommendations of the government are influencing the challenges to conduct business for SMEs. READ MORE

  3. 2. A comparative study to explore the advantages of passive exoskeletons by monitoring the muscle activity of workers

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektroteknik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Md Arifur Rahman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeletons; Shimmer Sensor; EMG Signal;

    Abstract : Manufacturing and construction workers undertake physically strenuous activities increasing the risk of health problems, disability, and sick leave, leading to lower job attractiveness and job candidate scarcity. In the EU, up to 44 million workers are affected by workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), representing a total annual cost of more than €240 billion. READ MORE

  4. 3. Narrowing the Financing Gap in Resource-Constrained Environments

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fabian Dahlgren; Sean Taylor; Caroline Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurship; crowdfunding platforms; financing gap; financial inclusion; SMEs; donations-based crowdfunding; debt-based crowdfunding; rewards-based crowdfunding.; Business and Economics;

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  5. 4. A Leap of Faith and Luck. An empirical investigation how the financial inclusion and coping strategies of Kosovo’s SMEs are scaling up the local development

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Gresa Berisha; [2021]
    Keywords : SMEs; Financial Inclusion; Financial Access; Impact; Local Development; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : SMEs represent the majority of business activity among almost all economies. However, the financial market rarely meets them with appropriate financial products. This study investigates and provides empirical evidence on SMEs' financial inclusion in Kosovo and its impact on the community they operate. READ MORE

  6. 5. Techno-economic Analysis and Market Potential Study of Solar Heat in Industrial Processes : A Fresnel Direct Steam Generation case study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Guillermo de Santos López; [2021]
    Keywords : Solar heat in industrial processes; techno-economic analysis; market potential; direct steam generation; Fresnel technology;

    Abstract : The industrial sector not only has a big contribution to global emissions but also a low share of renewable energy for heat demand. Knowing that most of the energy consumption in industry is heat and that half of it is at medium-low temperature (below 400 ºC), it is a great market for the integration of solar thermal technologies. READ MORE