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ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to determine the working capital management practices required by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) for effective operations in Delta State, Nigeria. Six research questions were raised for the study which include; what are the sources of financing working capital required by SMEs for effective... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Proper working capital management is essential for business survival. This is based on the fact that a firm’s inability to identify relevant working capital management practices can be its source of inability to perform. The general objective of this study was to determine the effects of working capital management practices on... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In Kenya, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have continued to face a mountain of challenges and struggle to achieve significant growth despite their importance to the Kenyan Economy. Imprudent working capital decisions have been highlighted in literature as some of the principal causes of their stagnation and decline in growth.... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS V LIST OF ACRONYMS Xi ABSTRACT xii CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the study I 1.1 .1 Historical perspective .1.2 Theoretical perspective 2 1 .1 .3 Contextual Background 3 1.2 Statement of the Problem 4 1.3 Purpose of the study 4 1.4 Research... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the relationship between the working capital management practices and profitability of selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SME5) in Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by four objectives namely; Determine the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, position, period of stay at workplace and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the relationship between the working capital management practices and profitability of selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SME5) in Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by four objectives namely; Determine the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, position, period of stay at workplace and... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0. Introduction. This chapter presents the background of the study, the statement of the problem. purpose or the study, objectives of the study, research questions, and scope of the study and signi fica nee of the study. Management of current assets and liabilities is particularly important in the case of small and medium-sized... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Globalization in today’s era of information and technology has significantly affected the business environment. Firms, therefore, must take planned measures in order to grow and maintain their businesses and also make the necessary changes and adjustments to gain competitive advantage. Small and Medium Enterprises-sized (SMEs) in Kenya... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study  Small and medium enterprise (SMEs) are considered backbone of economic growth in all countries (Rajesh, Surash and Deshmukh, 2008). Small and medium enterprises play an important role in Nigeria’s economic growth, as they constitute 97.2% of the companies in Nigeria (Ministry of Trade and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was to find out the level of awareness and indulgence in financial record keeping in the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises by the Ghanaian population. This was to help ascertain whether there was the need for financial records keeping and also to bring to the fore, the benefits that people can derive from the keeping of... Continue Reading

Abstract The major purpose of the study was to determine the working capital management competencies needed by graduates of business education for management of small and medium scale business enterprises in Anambra State. The study utilized a survey research design. The population of the study was 188 comprising 95 business education teachers in... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background Of The Study - - 1.2 Statement Of The Research Problem - - - - - 1.3 Objectives Of The Research - - - - 1.4 Research Hypothesis - - - - - 1.5 Scope Of The Study - - - - - 1.6 Significance Of The Study - - - - 1.7 Limitations Of The... Continue Reading

IN UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ABSTRACT Nigeria's economy is characterizedverybylarge numberarelativ of micro enterprises, and in between lie small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The unique feature of most SMEs is that, they can... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study venture capital financing and performance of small and medium enterprises in Akwa Ibom aimed at finding the relationship between venture capital financing and performance of small and medium enterprises in Akwa Ibom State other objectives of the study includes; to evaluate the benefit of venture capital to SMEs performance, to... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Data from the International Finance Corp developing world the private economy is almost entirely comprised of SMEs' and that „they are the portunityonlyfor realisticmillionsofpoorpeople employ throughout the world' 4 9% 3 21% 1 55% 2 15% Figure 1: Fiscal... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The relevance of keeping proper books of accounts and sound accounting practices has been emphasized in achieving proper financial management in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. In this study, we investigate the recording of proper books of account by SMEs in Kumasi (Ghana) through information based on responses to a close- ended... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Small and Medium Enterprises play an important role towards economic growth and development in Kenya at large. Studies have indicated that there is a relationship between firm characteristics such as profitability, asset structure, firm size, age and capital structure of small enterprises. However, iinconsistencies have partly been traced... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT    The study looked at the Impact of Venture Capital Financing on SMEs in the Uyo Local Government area. Efforts by successive Government to improve on the performance and growth of SMEs had led to the enactment of different policies and act including the Venture Capital Fund to assist SMEs. SMEs still in Nigeria have been faced with... Continue Reading

EFFECT OF CAPITAL ALLOWANCES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN NIGERIA)   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Historically, Nigeria’s experience of taxation predates the colonial period. The Hausas of Northern Nigeria were paying taxes, though in kind,... Continue Reading

(A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN NIGERIA)   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Historically, Nigeria’s experience of taxation predates the colonial period. The Hausas of Northern Nigeria were paying taxes, though in kind,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study looked at the Impact of Venture Capital Financing on SMEs in the Uyo Local Government area. Efforts by successive Government to improve on the performance and growth of SMEs had led to the enactment of different policies and act including the Venture Capital Fund to assist SMEs. SMEs still in Nigeria have been faced with... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The failure of previous financial policies of governments to achieve desirable economic growth was a concern that demands restructuring of the system, especially in the glare of an ailing economy. The introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986 and the privatization programme in 1989 were in response to failed... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The failure of previous financial policies of governments to achieve desirable economic growth was a concern that demands restructuring of the system, especially in the glare of an ailing economy. The introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986 and the privatization programme in 1989 were in response to failed... Continue Reading

THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT OF COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE IN A DEPRESSED ECONOMY ABSTRACT Effective working capital management is concerned with management of current accounts, the interaction between current assets and current liabilities is therefore the there of the theory of working capital management. The need fro working... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of MAPs on financial performance among SMEs in Uganda with reference to the Britania Allied Industries Nakawa Division. Specific objectives included: investigating the extent to which MAPs were employed by Nakawa Division SMEs, identifying the roles played by MAPs in Nakawa Division... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The efficiency and effectiveness of any organization weather small or big depends on the people that manage it. And manning an organization has been a serious problem of small and medium scale companies like Nigeria and because of this, these companies have not been able to achieve their goals. It is against this background that this... Continue Reading

         ABSTRACT The efficiency and effectiveness of any organization weather small or big depends on the people that manage it. And manning an organization has been a serious problem of small and medium scale companies like Nigeria and because of this, these companies have not been able to achieve their goals. It is against this... Continue Reading

The efficiency and effectiveness of any organization weather small or big depends on the people that manage it. And manning an organization has been a serious problem of small and medium scale companies like Nigeria and because of this, these companies have not been able to achieve their goals. It is against this background that this research work... Continue Reading

The efficiency and effectiveness of any organization weather small or big depends on the people that manage it. And manning an organization has been a serious problem of small and medium scale companies like Nigeria and because of this, these companies have not been able to achieve their goals. It is against this background that this research work... Continue Reading