IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF SMALL ENTERPRISES IN THE SERVICE SECTOR
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20449453Abstract
This article scientifically analyses the issues of improving the efficiency of small enterprises operating in the
service sector of Tashkent region. Based on statistical data collected over 2019-2024, enterprise-level surveys and
expert assessments, the study evaluates regional competitiveness factors, managerial efficiency structures, and practical
outcomes of innovative service models. The findings indicate that the implementation of digital technologies and the
cluster approach enables small enterprises to increase labour productivity by 23-31 percent. The article concludes with
policy recommendations aimed at ensuring the economic stability and growth of small businesses in the service sector.
Keywords
small enterprise, service sector, efficiency, digital transformation, Tashkent region, cluster, labour productivity, competitiveness, economic analysis, government support.References
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