An Empirical Study of Internet Use in Saudian's Small and Mediums Enterprises

Abstract

Employing the Internet as a tool can help address some of the critical issues affecting SMEs in Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, such as increased global competition, increased consumer demand for quality, increased partnerships between large/intermediate and small businesses, rapidly changing market environment, growing need for immediate access to current business information from a variety of sources, The purpose of this study was to assess the current level of Internet usage as a business tool by SMEs that formed the basis for an earlier study, The small companies have experienced a variety of difficulties in their adoption of the Internet as a business tool, and there have been a variety of benefits realized by small companies. Lastly, they have experienced problems such as cost increases since their adoption of the Internet as a business tool.

The Integration of Sustainable Technology and Big Data Analytics in Saudi Arabian SMEs: A Path to Improved Business Performance

“…SMEs have an essential role to play in achieving the goals of the Saudi economy, which contributes to the diversification of production and employment of citizens affecting the future of the kingdom and its youth. Small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a vital component of the country's economy for several reasons, including their potential to provide employment opportunities and reduce unemployment rates, particularly among the youth, relieving pressure from the public sector [32]. The latest data available in October 2021 showed that approximately five million individuals were employed by SMEs in the Kingdom.…”