Abstract:
This qualitative research aims to study management guidelines and solutions in the production business operations of SME entrepreneurs in the past before and after the economic crisis and the COVID-19 virus epidemic in order to find new guidelines for business practices that provide Consultation for Smart SMEs entrepreneurs in the era of a new lifestyle base (New Normal), specific with a sample interview From people with knowledge, expertise, experience, executives or company representatives who provide consulting for SMEs entrepreneurs, executives or business owners of SMEs who have been successful for five years, executives or representatives of financial institutions, SME Bank and stakeholders. (Stakeholders) related to SMEs business according to research objectives The results showed that if SMEs want to survive the economic impact and situation from the volatile and rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic that affects businesses must adapt and be ready to deal with situations that occur and are not expected before. Must use technology and innovation as tools in conjunction with business processes, join as a partner in financial institutions, government, private sectors, universities, and seek advice to be an intermediary in trade matching between manufacturers and vendors following the market. A new era to overcome obstacles and gain a competitive advantage The results showed that A new model of consultancy business for entrepreneurs of Smart SMEs in the New Normal era must develop consulting by providing connections and partners who are mediators. The counselor needs to add variety Use technology as a tool to scale your business. Adjust the work plan of business SMEs is based on the platform. It must be analyzed and evaluated accurately. Develop a consulting system that meets the goals of the business SMEs, emphasizing being a Specialist rather than a Generalist, not attached to past successes, and ready to adjust itself all the time. Must be moral and ethical to the person seeking advice.