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This study examines the impact of access to capital and financial technology on the business performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (SME) in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. Adopting a quantitative approach, the research surveyed 100 SME owners and employed multiple linear regression analysis to explore the relationship between these variables. The findings reveal that access to capital and financial technology positively and significantly impact SME performance. The study highlights the crucial role of digital financial services in enhancing financial inclusion and suggests that improved access to funding enhances operational capacity and fosters growth. These insights aim to guide government and institutional policies that bolster SME resilience and development in the digital age.
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Ananda Kurniawan, B. (2024). The efforts of the Sidoarjo Regency Cooperative and Micro Business Office in reviving micro, small, and medium enterprises in the modern era. Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research, 4, 1696–1704.
Ardiansyah, Risnita, & Jailani, M. S. (2023). Data collection techniques and educational scientific research instruments on qualitative and quantitative approaches. Journal of Ihsan: Journal of Islamic Education, 1(2), 1–9. Https://Doi.Org/10.61104/Ihsan.V1i2.57
Asrulla, Risnita, Jailani, M. S., & Jeka, F. (2023). Population and sampling (quantitative) and selecting key informants (qualitative), in a practical approach. Journal of Tambusai Education, 7(3), 26320–26332.
Ayuningtyas, S. A., Arif Farida, & Era Trianita Saputra. (2024). The Influence of Business Capital, Location, Business Length, and Information Technology on Thrift Shop Revenue in Surakarta City. Initiative: Journal of Economics, Accounting and Management, 3(2 second articles), 128–147. Https://Jurnaluniv45sby.Ac.Id/Index.Php/Inisiatif/Article/View/2268
Chandrawan, D., Widjojo, J., & Munir, A. (2023). Financial Technology Peer-to-Peer Lending is one of the financing solutions for SME. Values, 56–65. Https://Jurnalbima.Id/Index.Php/Nilai/Article/View/153%0ahttps://Jurnalbima.Id/Index.Php/Nilai/Article/Download/153/114
Fian, A., Sokibi, P., & Magdalena, L. (2020). The payment gateway application on the student waroeng marketplace application uses Midtrans. Journal of Informatics of Pamulang University, 5(3), 387. Https://Doi.Org/10.32493/Informatika.V5i3.6719
Fitriyah, A., & Muzakki, K. (2024). The Effect of Understanding Tax Regulations, Taxpayer Awareness, and Tax Sanctions on the Compliance of SME Taxpayers in Sidoarjo District. Jiip - Scientific Journal of Educational Sciences, 7(5), 4504–4512. Https://Doi.Org/10.54371/Jiip.V7i5.4309
Habib, Z., Subakti, H., Suttrisno, Saftari, M., Sari, A. C., Simarmata, J., Silaban, P. S. M. J., Yuniwati, I., Riana, L. W., & Lotulung, C. V. (2024). Quantitative Research Design (A. Karim (Ed.)). Our Writing Foundation. File:///C:/Users/Hp/Downloads/Fullbookdesainpenelitiankuantitatif.Pdf
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Hanifawati, T., & Listyaningrum, R. S. (2021). Improving the performance of SME during the COVID-19 pandemic through the implementation of product innovation and online marketing. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 24(3), 412–426. Https://Doi.Org/10.23917/Warta.V24i3.12615
Indriana, I., Satila, H. T., Alwi, B. D., & Fikri, M. (2022). Fintech Equity Crowdfunding Sharia as a solution for SME capital access. Business: Journal of Islamic Business and Management, 10(1), 1. Https://Doi.Org/10.21043/Bisnis.V10i1.13142
Julita. (2020). Locus of Control, Intellectual Capital, and Fintech Implementation to Improve the Performance of SME in Medan Julita City. Maneggio: Scientific Journal of the Master of Management, 7(1), 97–104. Http://Jurnal.Umsu.Ac.Id/Index.Php/Maneggio
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Marzana, S. K., Amri, K., & Amanatillah, D. (2023). The Effect of Capital Access, Marketing Strategies, and Product Innovation on Conventional Business Performance in Banda Aceh City. Ekobis Shariah, 7(2), 17. Https://Doi.Org/10.22373/Ekobis.V7i2.20171
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Narasati, M. (2020). Financial Technology (Fintech) in Indonesia is reviewed from an Islamic perspective. Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal Of Sharia Economics (Iijse), 2(2), 155–170.
Oktariani, D. P., Susyanti, J., & Nurhidayah. (2022). The Effect of Financial Literacy, Access to Capital, and the Use of Fintech on the Performance of SME in Batu City during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Journal of Management Research of Management Study Program, 11(20), 72–83.
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Sahir, S. H. (2022). Metodologi Penelitian (M. S. Dr. Ir. Try Koryati (Ed.)). Penerbit Kbm Indonesia.
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Silalahi Astridawati, Andinda, H. A., & Dina, S. (2024). Results of Classical Assumption Calculation: About the Test. Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal (Jim), 8(12), 218–225.
Sugiyono. (2019). Quantitative, Qualitative, and R&D Research Methods (D. I. Sutopo, S.Pd (ed.)). Alphabet, CV | Hotline: 081.1213.9484 Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir No. 84 Bandung Tel. (022) 200 8822 Fax. (022) 2020373 Email: Alfabetabdg@Yahoo.Co.Id.
Tsakila, N. F., Wirahadi, M. A., Fadilah, A. A., & Simanjuntak, H. (2024). Analysis of the impact of fintech on banking performance and innovation in the digital economy era. Indonesian Journal Of Law And Justice, 1(4), 11. Https://Doi.Org/10.47134/Ijlj.V1i4.2787
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Wismanjaya, K. A., & Werastuti, D. N. S. (2022). The Influence of Financial Literacy, Access to Capital, Motivation, and Interest in Using E-Commerce on the Performance of SME in Buleleng Regency. Scientific Journal of Accounting and Humanities, 12(1), 1–12.
Wulan Sari, R., & Widodo, S. (2022). The Influence of Financial Literacy, Human Capital, and Financial Technology on the Performance of SME in Sleman Regency. Journal of Economics and Business, 11(2), 411–417.
Yuliani, R. G., Norisanti, N., & Danial, M. D. R. (2024). The Influence Of Financial Technology And Access To Capital On The Performance Of SME In The City Of Sukabumi. Costing: Journal Of Economic, Business And Accounting, 7(3), 5487–5501.
Yunita Leatemia, S., Febiengry Sitanala, T., Anita Batkunde, A., & Christi Gainau, P. (2023). The Influence of Financial Technology on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SME) Performance. Investment and Sharia (Equity), 5(1), 280. Https://Doi.Org/10.47065/Ekuitas.V5i1.3778
Zanaria, Y. (2021). The Effect of Fintech Understanding and Financial Inclusion on the Productivity of SME in Bandar Lampung City. The 4th Febenefecium: Business And Economics Conference On Utilizing Modern Technology, 4, 82–96. Http://Eprints.Ummetro.Ac.Id/579/