2021
DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v10i3.1158
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The role of equity crowdfunding company as a knowledge broker in supporting the digital transformation of SMEs through knowledge sharing and dissemination process

Abstract: This study aims to understand how Knowledge Brokers can drive digital transformation in SMEs through the process of sharing and disseminating knowledge, thereby increasing digital literacy in their business processes. This study used a multiple case study design with qualitative analysis to examine the data obtained from interviews, observation, and field visits to achieve the objective. The findings highlight that Santara acts as a Knowledge Broker and as a source of knowledge that gives rise to a digital tra… Show more

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“…The difference in the level of E-commerce adoption shows the complexity in implementing this technology by MSMEs. Further efforts are needed to support MSMEs that face technological or financial barriers to increase adoption rates (Aji, 2021). Many studies document a significant increase in E-commerce adoption by MSMEs.…”
Section: Results and Discussion Level Of E-commerce Adoption By Msmesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The difference in the level of E-commerce adoption shows the complexity in implementing this technology by MSMEs. Further efforts are needed to support MSMEs that face technological or financial barriers to increase adoption rates (Aji, 2021). Many studies document a significant increase in E-commerce adoption by MSMEs.…”
Section: Results and Discussion Level Of E-commerce Adoption By Msmesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the government's early response helps reduce the impact (Mejia et al, 2019). Entrepreneurs also need to enhance their digital knowledge to understand better their business development (Aji & Priyono, 2021). However, during the crisis, the government's role becomes more critical in strengthening the platform roles to avoid fake campaigns that might jeopardise the ECF market and ensure entrepreneurial activities continue to move (Chandler et al, 2021).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…ECF performance is influenced by an understanding of the relational factors (Mejia et al, 2019) and networking (Doern, 2016). ECF promotes the formation of crisis-resistant company models and quickens entrepreneurs' acquisition of knowledge about digitalization and online funding that may spur future growth, especially in initiatives with promising prospects (Aji & Priyono, 2021). Furthermore, adopting equity-based crowdfunding platforms appears to be one of the government's remedies for the sustainability of Malaysia's entrepreneurial scene.…”
Section: Conclusion and Future Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The equity crowdfunding business model at PT Santara Daya Inspiratama is a platform that connects SMEs and investors online via the Internet. Through this platform, access to information can be easily reached for SMEs and investors (Aji & Priyono, 2021). Investors can benefit from the dividends given by MSMEs every six months every year (Angela, personal communication, September 17, 2021).…”
Section: Findings and Discussion Model Business Implementation In Pt ...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The average investor who invests in between invests with a nominal value of 5.79 million rupiah. Santara is an intermediary between investors and issuers in developing business (Octaviani et al, 2021) (Aji & Priyono, 2021)with the concept of sharia providing profits in the form of dividends or profit sharing from business profits which are distributed every 6 months. The system in between does not apply any interest payments.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%