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The rapid growth of the Internet has created new opportunities for enterprises to improve marketing effectiveness through electronic marketing (E-marketing). However, the adoption of E-marketing among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains uneven, particularly in developing economies. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the adoption of E-marketing by SMEs in Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam. The research is based on both theoretical foundations and empirical data collected from a survey of 75 SMEs, of which 74 valid responses were used for analysis. A five-point Likert scale was employed to measure the influencing factors, and Binary Logistic Regression analysis was conducted using SPSS software to determine the significant determinants of E-marketing adoption. The results reveal that six factors have statistically significant effects on SMEs’ decisions to adopt E-marketing: product characteristics, leadership awareness of the importance of E-marketing, the legal environment, the complexity of using E-marketing tools, technology investment costs, and market competition trends. Among these, the complexity of E-marketing tools and leadership awareness have the strongest impacts on adoption decisions. The model demonstrates a prediction accuracy of 82.4%, indicating a relatively strong explanatory power. The findings suggest that SMEs should invest in technological infrastructure, develop specialized human resources, and enhance managerial awareness to effectively implement E-marketing strategies. In addition, policy support from local authorities in improving legal frameworks and information technology infrastructure is essential to facilitate broader adoption of E-marketing and promote the development of e-commerce in the region.
Keywords:
E-marketing, small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, technology adoption, logistic regression.
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"Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-Marketing in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.b291-b294, March-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2603135.pdf
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