Abstract
This study aims to examine and analyze the effects of financial capability, intellectual capital, and digital payment on the performance of microenterprises in Surabaya City. The study employed a quantitative approach using primary data collected through questionnaires distributed to microenterprise owners operating in the Culinary Tourism Centers (Sentra Wisata Kuliner) of Surabaya. The study population consisted of 1,154 microenterprise owners. Based on the Yamane formula, the minimum required sample size was 174 respondents; however 182 valid respondents were successfully obtained through a cluster random sampling technique and included in the analysis. Data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method with the assistance of SmartPLS version 4 software. The results indicate that financial capability, intellectual capital, and digital payment have positive and significant effects on microenterprise performance in Surabaya. These findings suggest that the ability of business owners to manage financial resources, leverage intellectual resources, and utilize digital payment systems plays a crucial role in improving business performance. Enhanced financial capability enables entrepreneurs to make more effective financial decisions, while the utilization of intellectual capital supports more efficient business management. Furthermore, the use of digital payment systems provides greater convenience and efficiency in business transactions.
