Technological Effects of Public Support Programs on SBEs: An Investigation on “KOSGEB”

Abstract

In legal entities in Turkey, outnumbered by far the most important institutions that powers the economy, as well as the nature of the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (Called as KOBI - SMEs). The place of SMEs is very important both economically and socially. The changes experienced in SMEs in times of crisis and transformation in Turkey have often played a decisive role. The public support programs influence the entrepreneurs on the adaptation of information to the information age of the new century in SMEs, provide competitive advantage and facilitate business sustainability. One of the most important factors underlying such positive developments is that businesses use technology at a more efficient level. The use of technology, on the other hand, is reflected in increased productivity and subsequent profit. The public support and training programs that shed light on these developments are the main theme of this work. This study, which is made in the form of literature scans, is based on KOSGEB specific observations and KOSGEB primary data and interpreted in the light of TUIK data.