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Networking and Support Services (Incubators and Accelerators) as Drivers of SMEs’ Business Performance: Conceptual Framework for SMEs in Malaysia.

byZarith Delaila Abd Aziz

Published November 10, 2025  •  Vol. 9, Issue 10, pp. 3190–3199Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000257

Abstract

SMEs continue to serve as a cornerstone of economic development and growth across nations. Their success is closely linked to the effectiveness of networking activities and support services (incubator and accelerator). A conceptual framework and proposed methodology will be presented in this paper to access the impact of networking and support services (incubator and accelerator) on the business performance among SMEs in Selangor, Malaysia. The proposed conceptual research offers valuable guidance for scholars seeking to evaluate the influence of networking and support service mechanisms on SME outcomes, also providing critical insights in designing targeted initiatives that foster SME growth and sustainability particularly for stakeholders and policymakers.

Keywords: Business Management

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
ISSN2454-6186
Volume / IssueVolume 9, Issue 10
Pages3190–3199
Publication dateNovember 10, 2025
DOI10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000257
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Zarith Delaila Abd Aziz (2025). Networking and Support Services (Incubators and Accelerators) as Drivers of SMEs’ Business Performance: Conceptual Framework for SMEs in Malaysia.. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(10), 3190-3199. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000257

BibTeX

@article{Zarith2025,
  title   = {Networking and Support Services (Incubators and Accelerators) as Drivers of SMEs’ Business Performance: Conceptual Framework for SMEs in Malaysia.},
  author  = {Zarith Delaila Abd Aziz},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
  volume  = {9},
  number  = {10},
  pages   = {3190--3199},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000257},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}