Digital Transformation of Small and Medium Enterprises: Aspects of Public Support

The purpose of this study is to identify the necessary public support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) provide policy makers with guidance on how facilitate a successful digital transformation. based representative survey 425 Latvian SMEs carried out in spring 2021. We combine three analyses: among SMEs, qualitative comparative analysis regression analysis. results show that significant number are convinced they will not be able cope transformation without various kinds assistance, direct financial from state or EU funds tax incentives playing major role. range required rather wide, staff training, mentoring increasing potential workforce relief support. found statistically differences needed depending size their ability independently manage These findings could useful policymakers, managers practitioners forms can maximize impact only business, but also society as whole.