Volume 1 • Issue 2 • PP: 16-22 • 2025
Evaluating the Factors Affecting the Innovativeness of Small Businesses: the Case of Uzbekistan
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Small businesses are considered the backbone of economic growth in all countries. They are not only a source of economic growth but also innovation in all industries. The article examines the factors influencing the innovativeness of small businesses using Uzbekistan as a case study. The experience of small business owners, as well as the knowledge and skills of employees, are important factors influencing innovative activity. Based on the results, recommendations for enhancing innovative activity in small businesses are proposed.
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