International Journal of Financial Technology Perspective

International Journal of Financial Technology Perspective

WingZ Business Barter Network and its impact on small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Author
Founder of WingZ Business Barter
Abstract
One of the most important and fundamental issues every economy is facing is supporting small and medium enterprises in different economic conditions. Due to the essential role of SMEs in the growth of GDP and job creation, economic prosperity is impossible without their success. In this paper, a questionnaire was used to collect data from local business owners about their tendency to cooperate with other businesses and the number of hours spent without a customer in their business. Also, mentions the reasons for the failure of governments and social campaigns to support SMEs and finally, introduces WingZ Business Barter startup as a solution for business owners to overcome their challenges and adapt to various economic conditions, also, the impact that it has on SMEs is explained.
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