A SURVEY ON SHIP FINANCING: EXPERIENCE OF NIGERIA
Statement of the problem: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have long been recognized by the World Bank and other multilateral agencies as crucial to these institutions' economic growth in their more focused operations in developing nations. Small firms com...
View DetailsA SURVEY ON THE CHALLENGES FACING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate the various obstacles encountered by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The study utilised a survey-based descriptive research design. The population of this study consists of 15 selected s...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF MOBILE MONEY AND ITS IMPACT ON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Background to the study: Businesses, which involve individuals, groups of individuals, companies or corporations in public and private sectors play an important role in the economic development of a given country. In this era of globalization, the demands for goo...
View DetailsTHE STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING AND PROMOTING CAPITAL FORMATION AMONG SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION: Robert H. Heywood, Bruce and Graham 1997, started that capital is the money used by expensive piece of heavy equipment such as bulldozer a sawmill or a tractor-trailer. According to Abner 1990, capital is the most important of all the factors of pro...
View DetailsTHE RELEVANCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The The dynamic role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries as engines through which the growth objectives of developing countries can be achieved has l...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION ON THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES ON THE SUCCESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the contemporary economic development due to the significant role the...
View DetailsTHE INFLUENCE OF POOR FINANCING ON THE OPERATION OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED INDUSTRIES IN AWKA METROPOLIS)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
A look around us will reveal that that our economy consists of people whose material needs and wants are satisfied by numerous business organizaiton especi...
View DetailsTHE INFLUENCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Small and medium enterprises in Nigeria can be defined according to asset base and number of staff employed. The criteria ar...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF MARKETING CONCEPT ON SALE GROWTH (CASE STUDY OF RELENTED SMALL SCALE BUSINESS)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Current globalized marketing has prompted companies to see internationalizing their activities as a means of remaining compet...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF MICROCREDIT FINANCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUMS BUSINESS ENTERPISES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: The Nigerian government has over the years embarked on series of policy and institutional reforms aimed at enhancing the low...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES ON SMALL SCALE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Over decades, small scale business has been making gain strides in Nigeria. It has been battling to make life more tolerable and comfortable by trying to make the gradual dwind...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES ON SME PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Purpose Statement
This quantitative survey-based study aims to examine the effect of financial management best practices on the performance...
View DetailsADEQUACY OF FUNDING AND GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study examined the adequacy of funding and growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The cross-sectional research was adopted and primary data (questionnaire) formed the major instrument of data collection. Three hundred and thirty-one (331) questionnaires w...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF e- MARKETING APPLICATION BY SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SOUTH EASTERN STATES OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The need for small and medium scale enterprises to utilize Information and Communication Technology ( ICT) applications to boost their business necessitated this study which bordered on assessing the extent Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) utilize e-marketing applications in...
View DetailsDETERMINATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF MANAGERS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ANAMBRA STATE
Background to the Study
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) are deemed to be integral to the growth and development of any forward thinking nation. Small and medium enterprises (SME) are seen as agents of economic development and contribute to improved living standards, substantia...
View DetailsTHE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KADUNA STATE
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KADUNA STATE
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Electricity plays a critical role in the operation and success of small and medium ent...
View DetailsELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KATSINA STATE: INVESTIGATING SOCIOECONOMIC CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KATSINA STATE: INVESTIGATING SOCIOECONOMIC CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Electricity vandalism has emerged as a critical issue affecting the reliabilit...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES IN PREVENTING ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KEBBI STATE: A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES IN PREVENTING ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KEBBI STATE: A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Electricity vandalism has become a significant concern in Nigeri...
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