This dataset provides a comprehensive overview of financial decision-making processes in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for the year 2023. The data is sourced from the Harvard Dataverse and offers detailed insights into various aspects of SME financial decision-making, including established year, type of SME, sector, SME size, and multiple financial factors. The dataset is structured to include key metrics such as financial questions, risk assessment, management decision-making, financial decision-making, and financial analysis, providing a robust foundation for analyzing SME financial decision-making processes.

Key Features

• Established Year: The dataset includes the year each SME was established, facilitating easy identification and tracking of age-related financial decision-making patterns.
• Type of SME: Information is presented by type of SME, allowing for detailed analysis of financial decision-making across different types of SMEs.
• Sector: Data is segmented by sector, providing insights into financial decision-making patterns across various industries.
• SME Size: Information is categorized by SME size, offering insights into financial decision-making trends across different business sizes.
• Financial Factors: The dataset includes multiple financial factors, such as financial questions, risk assessment, management decision-making, financial decision-making, and financial analysis, allowing for comprehensive analysis of financial decision-making processes.

Potential Uses

• Financial Decision-Making Research: Assist in understanding the financial decision-making processes of SMEs, which is crucial for research and academic studies.
• Business and Management Analysis: Support business and management analysis by providing detailed data on SME financial decision-making patterns.
• Policy Development: Inform policymakers in developing and adjusting financial policies based on SME financial decision-making trends.
• Strategic Planning: Provide insights into SME financial decision-making patterns, informing strategic planning for businesses and policymakers.
• Benchmarking: Enable SMEs to benchmark their financial decision-making processes against industry standards and competitors.