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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Digital transformation and innovation, dynamic capabilities to strengthen the financial performance of Mexican SMEs: a sustainable approach

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Article: 2318635 | Received 20 Dec 2023, Accepted 09 Feb 2024, Published online: 05 Mar 2024

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