Digital Competence To Be Competitive In SMEs

Abstract

The digital era has brought a new era of competition for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). To remain competitive, SMEs must develop their digital competence. This research examines the relationship between digital competence and competitiveness in SMEs. This research design is quantitative with a sample of 100 SMEs in Indonesia. Research result shows that digital competence has a positive and significant effect on competitiveness. This research concluded that SMEs that are able to develop their digital competencies are more likely to compete in the digital era.