ABSTRACT: The central tenet of banking sector consolidation was to develop a strong, reliable and diversified banking sector that is capable of playing effective developmental roles in the economy, such as funding of small and medium scale enterprises and becoming a competent and...

Background to the study: Small firms play vital roles in the process of industrialization, sustainable economic growth (Ariyo, 2005); encouragement of entrepreneurship, employment generation (Ogujiuba et al, 2004); reduction of poverty and contribution to the Gross Domestic...

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...

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...

ABSTRACT: The study examined the accounting information system and the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (a study of SME’s in Lagos metropolis). Two theories were used in the study to have a wide scope in the research, namely; the Contingenc...

ABSTRACT: The focus of this study is to examine small-scale enterprise and growth of the society  using Abak local government in Akwaibom State  as case study. The research adopted a descriptive survey design was employed to assess the opinions of the respondents....

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Small businesses are essential for economic development (Van Praag & Versloot, 2007; Acs et al., 2008; Fumo & Jabbour, 2011), and in Nigeria they make up 91% of the formal businesses, contribute 34% towards the Gross Domestic...

ABSTRACT: The study examined the impact of digital marketing as a key driver of sales among small and medium scale enterprises in Lagos state. The study succinctly explored the effect of digital marketing on sales improvement. 150 small and medium scale enterpris...

Abstract: This study focuses on investigating the effects of multiple taxation on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. Throughout the years, small and medium size firms (SMEs) have emerged as a significant driver of job creation and the emp...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Generally speaking, small and medium-sized businesses (also known as SMEs) are considered to be the main power of every nation's economic progress, and they are also recognized as justified methods that promote development internation...

ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to assessing the impact of accounting software in the processing of accounting information using selected SME’s in Abuja as case study. The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants...

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...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: New technologies are increasingly being looked to by businesses as a means to satisfy the specific needs of their operations and better position themselves to take advantage of global shifts in commercial activity. When it comes to successfully opera...

Background to the study: The pursuit of economic development has been a major goal of many developing nations of the world. Developing countries are confronted with several problems such as high rate of poverty and unemployment which have continued to hinder...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Social media are interactive technologies that enable people to create and share content, thoughts, job interests, and other modes of expression across virtual communities and networks.Users either use web-based applications on their desk...

Background of the study: There have been a consistent agreement in the body of extant literatures (Daasi, 2012; Nelson & nelson, 2010; Gboski, Joshua & Stephen, 2007) that small and medium scale enterprises have the tendency to improve the economy of any nation through jo...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In many developing nations, such as Nigeria, the Value-Added Tax, sometimes known as VAT, has become an important source of revenue (Ijewere, 2022). In sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, value-added tax (VAT) has been implemented in the Re...

Abstract: A business whether small or big, simple or complex, private or public is created to provide competitive prices. Business in Nigeria, has been classified as small, medium and large. In both the developed and developing countries, the government is turning to small a...

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...

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Background of the study: The notion of electronic banking was born as a result of technological improvement in the banking system. Customers no longer...

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Background Of The Study: Apparently, the global financial system is embracing the present technological transformation from physical cash to prac...

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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...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the contemporary economic development due to the significant role the...

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Background of the study: A bank is a financial organization that collects deposits and puts those deposits into lending activities, either directly or...

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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...

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BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Small and medium enterprises in Nigeria can be defined according to asset base and number of staff employed. The criteria ar...

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Background Of The Study: The problem of marketing of Small-Scale Enterprises is truly born of our time; it is product of the standard of timing enjoyed by advance...

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Background Of Study: Nigeria is bedeviled by a myriad of problems which, despite her oil wealth, inhibit her development and even threaten her continu...

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Background of the Study: Financial literacy remains an interesting issue in both developed and developing economies, and has elicited much interest in...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Current globalized marketing has prompted companies to see internationalizing their activities as a means of remaining compet...

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Background to the Study: Poverty is the major problem in most developing economies. In these economies, it is argued that among others absence of acce...

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Background to the Study: The Nigerian government has over the years embarked on series of policy and institutional reforms aimed at enhancing the low...

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Background of the Study: Micro and small businesses are believed to be the engine room for the development of any economy because they form the bulk of business activi...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Value Added Tax (VAT) has become a major source of income in many developing countries, such as Nigeria. In sub-Saharan Afric...

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Background of the study: Small scale industry orientation is part and parcel of Nigeria. Evidence abound in our respective communities of what success...

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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...

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Background of the study: Many impoverished individuals in emerging nations face declining living conditions and unemployment as a result of economic d...

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Purpose Statement

This quantitative survey-based study aims to examine the effect of financial management best practices on the performance...

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INTRODUCTION: Pre-colonial times are when Nigerian taxes first began. prior to the colonization of the many nations that subsequently merged to become Nigeria. In order to support the many kingdoms, ethnic g...

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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...

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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...

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With all the measures implemented to encourage new business, help existing businesses grow and to ultimately improve the economy, there is still a growing concern of business development. As a means to address this concern, microfinance banks were introduced t...

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This thesis portrays the Inventory Management System adequately to decide the possibility and convenience of a completed system. The main idea is to trace the trading from the sales registers with extra highlights for deciphering the information. It utilizes a server model with...

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...

1.1Background of Study

Total Quality Management (TQM) is considered as an approach of continuous improvement in all quality aspects of the whole processes, goods, services and employees within the firm, and it aims at adding value to the delivered products to customers through continuou...

THE IMPACT OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM ON BUSINESSES AND HOUSEHOLDS IN FCT ABUJA: A STUDY OF ECONOMIC LOSSES AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity is the backbone of modern society, su...

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...

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...

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...

Background to the Study

In every country or state, enterprises occupy a place of pride and importance. Enterprise in the view of Obi (2002) is of three major categories; Small, Medium, and Large scales. This study focuses on Small and Medium Enterprises popularly referred to as SMEs. Ac...