The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the global economy. This article examines SMEs’ financial management attitudes in the Visegrad Four countries, aiming to understand how these attitudes impact the firms’ long-term sustainability. The empirical study, conducted in June...
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| author | Zdenko Metzker Roman Hlawiczka Irma Tabaku Ho Thanh Tung |
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| description | Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the global economy. This article examines SMEs’ financial management attitudes in the Visegrad Four countries, aiming to understand how these attitudes impact the firms’ long-term sustainability. The empirical study, conducted in June 2022, involved 1,398 respondents, comprising owners or top managers of SMEs from V4 countries. The research explores various facets of the long-term viability of companies over the next five years. Central to the investigation is understanding how managerial comprehension of critical financial management aspects, the willingness to embrace financial risks, and effective risk management contribute to a company’s enduring success. Additionally, the study assesses how a positive evaluation of a company’s financial performance correlates with its overall longevity in the business landscape.Results indicate that financial management significantly influences SME stability in the medium term. Factors positively affecting SME stability include a proper understanding and management of financial risks, along with a positive assessment of the company’s financial activities. Correlation analysis suggests that the perception of business continuity over a 5-year horizon moderately depends on understanding key financial management aspects, accepting financial risks as part of daily operations, and adeptly managing them. A positive vision of V4 SME management regarding their own future emerged as a crucial factor in the study. In conclusion, the article underscores the importance of effective financial management practices, risk comprehension, and positive self-assessment for SMEs to achieve sustained stability in the dynamic business landscape.
AcknowledgmentThis work is supported by Tomas Bata University in Zlin through IGA/FaME/2023/014: CSR as an important factor in obtaining bank loans and external financial sources for SMEs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c7459ddadcb419ab4fb2aa780fd46782025-02-03T10:25:25ZengLLC "CPC "Business Perspectives"Investment Management & Financial Innovations1810-49671812-93582023-12-0120446747610.21511/imfi.20(4).2023.3619380The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countriesZdenko Metzker0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6962-2428Roman Hlawiczka1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6429-2095Irma Tabaku2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5587-0902Ho Thanh Tung3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1730-2139Ing., Statistics and Quantitative Methods Department (Assistant), Faculty of Management and Economics, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Czech RepublicPh.D., Ing., Department of Finance and Accounting (Assistant Professor), Silesian University in Opava, Czech RepublicProf., Dr., Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics and Agribusiness, AlbaniaPh.D., Dr., Faculty of Finance and Banking (Head of Department of Banking), Ton Duc Thang University, VietnamSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the global economy. This article examines SMEs’ financial management attitudes in the Visegrad Four countries, aiming to understand how these attitudes impact the firms’ long-term sustainability. The empirical study, conducted in June 2022, involved 1,398 respondents, comprising owners or top managers of SMEs from V4 countries. The research explores various facets of the long-term viability of companies over the next five years. Central to the investigation is understanding how managerial comprehension of critical financial management aspects, the willingness to embrace financial risks, and effective risk management contribute to a company’s enduring success. Additionally, the study assesses how a positive evaluation of a company’s financial performance correlates with its overall longevity in the business landscape.Results indicate that financial management significantly influences SME stability in the medium term. Factors positively affecting SME stability include a proper understanding and management of financial risks, along with a positive assessment of the company’s financial activities. Correlation analysis suggests that the perception of business continuity over a 5-year horizon moderately depends on understanding key financial management aspects, accepting financial risks as part of daily operations, and adeptly managing them. A positive vision of V4 SME management regarding their own future emerged as a crucial factor in the study. In conclusion, the article underscores the importance of effective financial management practices, risk comprehension, and positive self-assessment for SMEs to achieve sustained stability in the dynamic business landscape. AcknowledgmentThis work is supported by Tomas Bata University in Zlin through IGA/FaME/2023/014: CSR as an important factor in obtaining bank loans and external financial sources for SMEs.https://www.businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/19380/IMFI_2023_04_Metzker.pdffinancial managementfinancial risksmanagerial perceptionSMEs |
| spellingShingle | Zdenko Metzker Roman Hlawiczka Irma Tabaku Ho Thanh Tung The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries Investment Management & Financial Innovations financial management financial risks managerial perception SMEs |
| title | The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries |
| title_full | The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries |
| title_fullStr | The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries |
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| title_short | The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries |
| title_sort | influence of selected financial factors on the survival of smes in v4 countries |
| topic | financial management financial risks managerial perception SMEs |
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