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Anyaegbu, C. N., U. C. Ibekwe, M. A. C. A. Odii, et al. "Analysis of net farm income and non-farm income of broiler farmers across different scale of production in Imo State, Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 18, no. 2 (2021): 98–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jafs.v18i2.7.

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This study analyzed net farm income and non-farm income of broiler farmers across different scale of production in Imo State, Nigeria. Capital accumulation for reinvestment and expansion remains a challenge among broiler farmers in the study area. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted, and a total of 9 LGAs were purposively selected from the 3 zones (Orlu, Owerri and Okigwe zone). Stratified random sampling was used in selecting 26 small-scale and 9 medium-scale farmers from Owerri Agricultural zone for the study. In Orlu, 15 small-scale, 15 medium-scale and 6 large-scale of broiler far

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Papíková, Lenka, and Mário Papík. "Intellectual capital and its impacts on SMEs profitability during COVID-19 pandemic." Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR) 9, no. 3 (2022): 521–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v9i3.894.

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This study aims to examine the relationship between intellectual capital and profitability in the pre-COVID-19 period and its change during the pandemic, focusing on Slovak small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The novelty of this study is the analyses of the crisis period conducted on a sector level via linear mixed-effects models in a Central and Eastern European country. The data sample consisted of 24,351 Slovak small and medium enterprises. This study assumes a positive relationship between profitability and company size, age, capital employed efficiency, and structural and human capital e

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Relekar, Swati Prakash, Balachandra K. Naik, J. S. Sonnad, G. M. Hiremath, Anil S. Patil, and B. G. Shivakumar. "An analysis of Business Performance of Dairy Enterprises in Kittur Karnataka Region of Karnataka State in India." Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 47, no. 6 (2025): 657–70. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63525.

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The study analyzed the cost structure, returns, financial feasibility and economic performance of dairy enterprises of Small, Medium and large Enterprises in Kittur Karnataka region in India. Belagavi, Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada districts were selected and two talukas were selected from each district based on highest number of dairy animals. The data were obtained from 135 sample dairy farmers, consisting of 45 small (1-3 animals), 45 medium (4-10 animals) and 45 large (>10 animals) herd size category farmers through personal interview. The study focused on per unit efficiency and profitab

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Liu, Bohan. "Research on Credit Strategy of Small and Medium-sized Banks based on RAROC." Scientific Journal of Economics and Management Research 7, no. 3 (2025): 1–7. https://doi.org/10.54691/gxg29e82.

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In the context of the business world, small, medium and micro enterprises represent the downstream of numerous industries within our nation. Consequently, it is of paramount importance to conduct credit risk analysis and research into credit strategies. The present paper employs mathematical modelling to quantitatively analyse the credit risk of enterprises, thereby obtaining the credit strategy of banks to enterprises and the credit adjustment strategy in the face of unexpected factors. The paper quantitatively analyses enterprise credit risk and provides the credit strategy of banks to enter

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Baruwa, Isiaka, and Ololade Fabode. "Comparative investment analysis of small-scale broiler and layer enterprises in Osun State, Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Belgrade 64, no. 3 (2019): 279–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/jas1903279b.

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The study investigated the investment patterns, costs and return structures of the layer and broiler production in Osun State, Nigeria. It also compared their net present value in the study area to determine their investment returns. A multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting respondents for the study. Primary data were collected from 180 broiler and layer farms, comprising 90 broiler farms and 90 layer farms from six local governments in Osun State using a structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, budgetary techniques and investment tools. T

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Eyasu, Admasu, Durga Rao, Tedeme Belachew, Maya Khater, Sharmili Mohamed Rafi, and Marisennayya Senapathy. "Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability of Small-Scale Enterprises: The Case of Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia." Shanlax International Journal of Management 12, no. 4 (2025): 98–115. https://doi.org/10.34293/management.v12i4.8643.

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Working capital management has become an important topic for the profitability of small-scale enterprises. There for this research objective is formulated in the study to investigate the impact of working capital management on the profitability of small-scale enterprises and provide recommendations for the rate of return in Sodo town. In this light, the study in its first section gives a background to the study and the second part is a detailed literature review on working capital management, third tools and assessment models, Quantitative research design is employed, and under the quantitativ

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Abdulganiyu, Abbas, Yunusa Salisu Tanko, and Anthony Kolade Adesugba. "THE MODERATING ROLE OF EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT ON THE EFFECT OF LEARNING ORIENTATION ON SMES PERFORMANCE." GUSAU JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 3, no. 1 (2023): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.57233/gujeds.v3i1.2.

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The study examines the moderating role of employee commitment on the effect of learning orientation on SMEs performance. SMEs has not been performing in Nigeria because of low level of learning orientation, entrepreneurial skills, poor management practices, low access to money and capital markets, low equity participation from the promoters because of insufficient personal savings due to their level of poverty and low return on investment, inadequate equity capital. The main objective of the study is to examine the moderating role of employee commitment on the effect of learning orientation on

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Mukaila, Ridwan. "Measuring the economic performance of small-scale rabbit production agribusiness enterprises." World Rabbit Science 31, no. 1 (2023): 35–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/wrs.2023.18660.

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Reducing malnutrition and poverty remains at the centre of policy. Rabbit rearing, of great economic importance, is a critical pathway to achieving this. Good knowledge of the profitability of rabbit production and its driving factors can enhance participation in rabbit production. Thus, this study examined the economic performance (profitability) of rabbit production, the factors influencing profitability and its barriers. Descriptive statistics, profitability analysis, the Tobit regression model and Garret ranking were employed to achieve the objectives. The results indicated that rabbit pro

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Pazarskis, Michail, Sofia Kourtesi, Grigorios Lazos, and Elena Ntagia. "The impact of working capital on the profitability and liquidity risk of Greek companies." Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions 14, no. 3 (2024): 96–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/rgcv14i3p10.

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The main purpose of this paper is to investigate whether working capital management (WCM) has a significant impact on the profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study intends to contribute to the existing literature by examining further whether there is a linear and a no-linear relationship (concave) between WCM and the profitability of Greek SMEs and by focusing on the economic crisis period that has a significant effect on the financial data of the Greek SMEs. The sample consists of 101 Greek SMEs from various industries (e.g., consumer goods, industrials, and healt

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Lyngstadaas, Hakim, and Terje Berg. "Working capital management: evidence from Norway." International Journal of Managerial Finance 12, no. 3 (2016): 295–313. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmf-01-2016-0012.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide empirical evidence of whether working capital management (WCM) has an effect on the profitability of small- and medium-sized Norwegian firms. Design/methodology/approach – The data comprise 21,075 Norwegian small- and medium-sized enterprises and 84,300 observations made between 2010 and 2013. Panel data regressions were applied with fixed effects and a two-stage least squares analysis was employed to control for endogeneity. Findings – The results indicate that reducing cash conversion cycle will increase profitability. Even though endogeneity

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Pelaez-Verdet, Antonio, and Pilar Loscertales-Sanchez. "Key Ratios for Long-Term Prediction of Hotel Financial Distress and Corporate Default: Survival Analysis for an Economic Stagnation." Sustainability 13, no. 3 (2021): 1473. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13031473.

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Hospitality companies often face economic crises, which stress their financial structure. In 2008, Spanish hotels were jeopardized when the travelers’ flows became stagnated, in either domestic and foreign markets. Most of them overcame the crisis, but not all, in part depending on their capital structure at the moment the downturn loomed upon them. This study analyzes the financial ratios registered in 2008 by 3.341 Spanish lodging enterprises, to find out the most relevant ratios that were associated with an eventual breakdown. The analyzed ratios have been largely suggested by previous lite

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Lazarus, Lanquaye Lamptey, Frimpong Kennedy, and Bassaw Morrison Alfred. "Empirical Study on the Influence of Working Capital Management on Performance of SMEs in a Developing Economy." British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade 17, no. 4 (2017): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.9734/BJEMT/2017/33579.

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The study examined the influence of working capital management on the performance of SMEs in Ghana. Both descriptive and correlational research design was adopted for the study. The annual financial statements from 2011 to 2015 of SMEs in the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions of Ghana were examined. The study adopted availability/convenience sampling technique to select four hundred (400) SMEs. The impact of working capital management on the performance of SMEs in Ghana was established through the use of Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression technique. Average Return on Capital E

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Hisrich, Robert D., Saša Petković, Veland Ramadani, and Léo-Paul Dana. "Venture capital funds in transition countries." Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 23, no. 2 (2016): 296–315. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jsbed-06-2015-0078.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the possibilities and limitations of venture capital formation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia where there has been a lack of success and benefits of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from this type of financing. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a rationale for specific methodological choices and justifies its choice. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed. The methods section (research design) explains the entry criteria for the study population, specific imaging techniques and methods of data

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Amoa-Gyarteng, Karikari, and Shepherd Dhliwayo. "Capital structure, profitability, and short-term solvency of nascent SMEs in Ghana: An empirical study." Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation 19, no. 4 (2023): 83–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.7341/20231943.

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PURPOSE: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the economic growth of emerging economies. However, many of these businesses fail in their early stages, making it important to investigate factors that influence their short-term solvency. This study aims to examine the impact of capital structure and profitability on the short-term solvency of nascent SMEs in Ghana, building on the liability of newness framework. METHODOLOGY: Data for this study were obtained from the Ghana Enterprises Agency, focusing on nascent SMEs that are five years old or less. Financial statements were

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Mohanty, Birajit, and Shweta Mehrotra. "Relationship between Liquidity and Profitability: An Exploratory Study of SMEs in India." Emerging Economy Studies 4, no. 2 (2018): 169–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2394901518795069.

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In today’s dynamic business environment, survival of the organization is more uncertain even though the companies are earning profit, unless they have a robust financial management system. Among these liquidity management is basically considered as life line for any economic unit and its management is considered as the most important functions of corporate management. The trade-off between the company’s liquidity and the profitability has been an interesting debate in financial management. Theoretically, the liquidity management decisions of any company affect profitability. Bearing in mind th

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OYEDOKUN, Godwin Emmanuel, Adewale Moses ADEYEMI, and Moyosore Akingbade ADEWUMI. "Financial Inclusion and Financial Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria." AFAR Multidisciplinary Journal of Social Sciences (MJSS) Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2023 (2023): 135–51. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10431742.

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This study investigated the relationship between financial inclusion and financialperformance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study examined the impact of ruralfinancing on the financial performance of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria;investigated the influence of pricing of banking services on the financial performance ofDeposit Money Banks in Nigeria; assessed how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises'(SMEs) financing affects the financial performance (FP) of Deposit Money Banks inNigeria. The study employed ex-post facto and correlation research design with secondarydata obtained f

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Ali, Ikran Osman, and Ali Ibrahim Mohamed. "Capital structure determinants of small and medium enterprises in Mogadishu, Somalia." International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES 11, no. 8 (2024): 169–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2024.08.018.

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The aim of this study is to examine the factors influencing the capital structure of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study applies the trade-off theory, which posits that several characteristics affect how firms finance themselves. According to this theory, firm size, which serves as a proxy for bankruptcy costs, positively influences capital structure—larger firms face lower bankruptcy risks. The research employed a descriptive correlation research design and utilized a stratified random sampling technique to gather data through questionnaires. Data analysis was

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Anyamaobi, Chukwuemeka, and Ogechi Michael Agilebu. "Trade-Off Variables and Market Value: An Estimated Panel Data Study of Quoted Small and Medium Scale Enterprises from Nigeria." Journal of Economics, Finance And Management Studies 4, no. 08 (2021): 1368–80. https://doi.org/10.47191/jefms/v4-i8-13.

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This study was undertaken to examine the relationship between trade off variables and market value of quoted small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria. Secondary data obtained from financial statement of 10 quoted small and medium scale enterprises from 2009 – 2018. Market value was modeled as the function of, non-tax shield, business risk and tangibility. Panel data methods were employed while the fixed and random effects models were used as estimation technique at 5% level of significance. Fixed effects, random effects and pooled estimates were tested while the Hausman test was use

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Ebenezer, Ariyibi Mayowa, Efemena Emily O, and Olowofela Olusola Enitan. "FISCAL POLICY AND SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA." Journal of Management : Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 18, no. 1 (2025): 55–71. https://doi.org/10.35508/jom.v18i1.19804.

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The macroeconomic policies, which fiscal policy is inclusive of, are very germane in determining the performance level in the country, most especially in determining the developmental quota that the small and medium scale enterprises would contribute to the economy, so poor usage of the fiscal policy can stifle the effectiveness of the SMEs’ performance, and their contributive role has a source of growth in an economy. Based on their relevance, this study examines the impact of fiscal policy on small and medium-scale enterprises' performance in Nigeria. The secondary time series data was sourc

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Musah, Alhassan, Erasmus Dodzi Gakpetor, and Portia Pomaa. "Financial Management Practices, Firm Growth and Profitability of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs)." Information Management and Business Review 10, no. 3 (2018): 25–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v10i3.2461.

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The study examined financial management practices using four components: working capital management practices, capital structure management, accounting information and financial reporting practice, and the use of capital budgeting techniques and fixed assets management. Performance of SMEs was examined from the context of profitability measured by Return on Assets and of growth. The study sampled 100 SMEs from Accra with data collected through the administration of a questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. The results of the descriptive

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Trịnh, Thị Thu. "Measuring the Scale Efficiency of Agricultural SMEs Exporting in Vietnam." Journal of Economics and Business 2, no. 2 (2019): 459–68. https://doi.org/10.31014/aior.1992.02.02.101.

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The paper uses data envelope analysis model to measure the scale effect of agricultural SMEs exporting in Vietnam in the period of 2010 - 2015 and use the Tobit regression model to assess the impact of factors such as region, domain, inventory, salary, capital, tax to affect the scale of enterprises in research. Results from the model show that in the 2010-2015 period, the number of enterprises reaching the optimal scale is very small. Businesses operating at the increasing return to scale accounted for more than 90%. In addition, enterprises operating in an efficient scale are mainly in the S

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Sandaruwandi, S. V. C., K. M. Panditharathna, and S. S. Rathnayake. "Financial Management Practices and Small and Medium-scale Enterprises' Performance in Sri Lanka." International Journal of Accountancy 3, no. 2 (2024): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/ija.v3i2.53.

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Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) add value to an economy by creating employment, contributing to Gross Domestic Production (GDP), making innovations, and minimising poverty. They are partnering with the development of the country. Most small and medium-scale enterprises face issues like lack of knowledge, outdated skills, fear of taxation, adoption of accounting standards, and accounting information records. Therefore, this study aims to identify the relationship between financial management practices and SMEs' performance in the southern province of Sri Lanka. This study measures fin

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Hassan, Mausooma, Ong Chuan Huat, and Yong See Chen. "Human Resource Practices and Employee Retention: The case of Maldives Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 8, SI15 (2023): 301–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8isi15.5090.

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The main objectives of this study are to examine Human Resource (HR) practices (Compensation and rewards, Training and development) and the mediating role (affective-based) of trust in supervisors to retain employees in SMEs in the Maldives using the social exchange theory (SET). A sample of 275 respondents among the employees working in SMEs in the capital city of the Maldives was selected using a simple random sampling method. Data were analysed using SPSS and SmartPLS version 3.7. The findings of this study offer several critical theoretical and practical implications for SME owners and man

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E. O., Efemena, Augustine C.I., and Ariyibi M.E. "Financial Technology and Performance of Listed Small and Medium Scale Enterprises In Nigeria." International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) 12, no. 12 (2024): 8077–88. https://doi.org/10.18535/ijsrm/v12i12.em06.

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Despite the unique role expected to be played by small and medium scale enterprises in every economy and Nigeria inclusive. The contribution of SME’s to economic growth and development is still retarding, which could be due to two major reasons which are intrinsic/ controllable factors and extrinsic/uncontrollable factors. This study examined the impact of financial technology on small and medium scale enterprises performance in Nigeria. The ex-post factor research design was employed. The secondary data was sourced from the audited financial statement of the small and medium scale enterprises

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Mandiringana, Mary, Mutinta Matakala, Ngoy Patrick Mwanabute, Justine Ngoma, and Elisha Ncube. "Analysis of the factors limiting the performance of small-to-medium scale sawmills in the copperbelt of Zambia." BioResources 17, no. 1 (2021): 369–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.17.1.369-383.

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Small-to-medium scale softwood sawmills in the Copperbelt of Zambia are operating below 50% capacity. The timber supply is uncertain as demand continues to increase in tandem with economic activities and population growth. This study identified the financial, i.e., access to finance and operating costs, and non-financial, i.e., raw material, transport, skilled labor, and sawn timber recovery, as the limiting factors affecting performance. The authors benchmarked various financial ratios, i.e., gross profit margin, net profit margin, return on investment, return on capital employed, and working

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Tayo, Akinleye Gideon, and Adedeji Oluwakemi Eyitayo. "Impact of Venture Capital Finance on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria." Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting 25, no. 6 (2025): 1–20. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i61831.

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This study examined the effect of venture capital investment on SMEs in Ekiti State. The study employed small and medium-sized firms as the dependent variable and long-term investors, investment banks, and financial institutions as the independent factors. Using a stratified sample technique, a well-structured questionnaire, descriptive statistics, and ordinary least squares estimate as method of analysis, the study indicated that long-term investors greatly affect SMEs' performance. This defies the null hypothesis. The regression study revealed a favourable correlation between long-term inves

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Cincinsoko, Kadiri Mercy. "The Influence of Small-Scale Business Enterprises on Economic Growth." Global International Journal of Innovative Research 2, no. 5 (2024): 952–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.59613/global.v2i4.133.

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This research aims to investigate the influence of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on economic growth. Through a comprehensive literature review, the study analyzes the role of SMEs in job creation, fostering innovation, and contributing to gross domestic product (GDP). Various factors affecting the development of SMEs are identified, including access to capital, supportive government policies, and the availability of adequate infrastructure. A qualitative literature review method is employed to collect and analyze data from reliable sources, such as academic journals, government rep

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A.A., Ele, Omini P.E., Mbam J.N., Samuel A., and Ekpoto E.E. "Critical Factors Responsible for Low Corporate Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Cross River State, Nigeria." Journal of Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Studies 4, no. 1 (2024): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.52589/jarms-wk5hpbnu.

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With the rapid expansion of unemployment rates is alarming and devastating problem that merited an urgent and eminent attention in Cross River State. The small and medium scale enterprises can be employed as a mechanism or internal strategy to salvage the alarming growth rates of unemployment in our society. But it is impossible for the SMEs to do this more effectively and efficiently due to some critical factors affecting the corporate performance of the small and medium scale enterprises in the system. The low corporate performance of SMEs is attributed to some critical factors or bottleneck

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Syamsuri, Syamsyuri, Ahmad Havid Jakiyudin, and Muhamad Budi Wicaksono. "Securities Crowdfunding (SCF) Syariah Berbasis Sukuk Sebagai Solusi Permodalan UMK Halal Di Indonesia." Al-Tijary 8, no. 2 (2023): 127–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/at.v8i2.4931.

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Capital serves as a metric for evaluating the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMK) in Indonesia. Halal product-focused MSEs necessitate a steady flow of money derived exclusively from halal sources. Currently, the capital acquired is derived from financial institutions in both conventional and sharia banking sectors through the imposition of collateral. Sharia SCF is a digital platform that facilitates the connection between business operators and investors in a virtual environment, simplifying the process of investing. This study aims to address the issue of capital acqui

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Pandey, Tweena, and Abhishek Singh Chauhan. "HR Issues Towards Managing MSMEs Operating in India During Globalization Trends (with Special Reference to HR Outsourcing)." International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management 5, no. 3 (2014): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijabim.2014070101.

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If you have never entered the world of subcontracting it seems a puzzling blend of products, rigid selling and in the past has carried a bad reputation. Today, when grooming with different parameters of economies is becoming harder for every industrialist day by day, it is for sure that this disaster of cost- knitting is affecting one of the upcoming sectors of present commercial age and that is SMEs. If one talks about Medium and Small Enterprises, one can simply say that they also act as feeder to the large scale enterprises, which are into support production activities for the big enterpris

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Delos Reyes, Julieta A., Abigail T. Lat, Tyrone Jasper I. Reodica, and Christine Joy B. Manalo. "Profitability Analysis of Small and Medium Scale Salt Enterprises, Misamis Oriental, Philippines." HOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administration 12, no. 3 (2021): 69–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hjbpa-2021-0023.

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Abstract The study analyzed the profitability of small and medium scale salt enterprises in Alubijid and El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. It determined salt production practices; assessed the profitability of salt production; and identified the problems encountered in salt production. Forty-two salt producers in the area were personally interviewed using a pre-tested interview schedule. Descriptive and cost and returns analysis, rate of return on investment (ROI), and ANOVA were employed. Results revealed that the production practices of the salt producers are dictated by the f

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Okoye, E. O., Z. Xiaoxian, and G. Yongsheng. "Effect of Human Capital Development on the Performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the South-South Region of Nigeria." Contemporary Journal of Management 4, no. 5 (2022): 48–61. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7265918.

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<em>This study examined the effect of Human Capital Development on the Performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the Southeast Region of Nigeria. Specifically, ascertain the effect of employed training and evaluate the effect of skills acquisition on the organizational performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the South-east Region of Nigeria. The study used a survey research design. Semi-structured interviews were employed to collect data on the issues of HCD in SMEs to understand the problems that affect their performance. The study adopts primary data. The data were pr

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Ms, Tweena Pandey, and **Abhishek Singh Chauhan Mr. "HR ISSUES TOWARDS MANAGING MSMEs OPERATING IN INDIA DURING GLOBALIZATION TRENDS (With Special Reference to HR Outsourcing)- A REVIEW"." International Journal of Human Resource & Industrial Research (IJHRIR) 1, no. 1 (2014): 27–42. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10685962.

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If you have never entered the world of subcontracting it seems a puzzling blend of products, rigid selling and in the past has carried a bad reputation. Today, when grooming with different parameters of economies is becoming harder for every industrialist day by day, it is for sure that this disaster of cost- knitting is affecting one of the upcoming sectors of present commercial age and that is SMEs. If we talk about Medium & Small Enterprises, we can simply say that they also act as feeder to the large scale enterprises, which are into support production activities for the big enterprise

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Mugisha, Henry, Job Omagwa, and James Kilika. "Short-Term Debt and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Buganda Region, Uganda." International Journal of Finance & Banking Studies (2147-4486) 9, no. 4 (2020): 58–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.20525/ijfbs.v9i4.910.

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Short-term debt is regarded as an important source of financing for Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is because it can be easily accessed and useful during times of emergent working capital shortage. However, short-term debt is the least researched among the components of capital structure, which explains why its contribution to the financial performance of small and medium-sized businesses still lacks empirical validation especially in the Ugandan context. This paper sought to determine the effect of short-term debt on financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Ug

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Ansong, Abraham. "Board Size, Intensity of Board Activity, and Financial Performance of SMEs: Examining the Mediating Roles of Access to Capital and Firm Reputation." Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business 3, no. 2 (2015): 26–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.17687/jeb.v3i2.45.

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This paper provides investigation on the effects of board size and intensity of board activity on the financial performance of small and medium scale enterprises. It further examines the mediating effects of access to capital and firms? reputation on these relationships. This cross sectional study considered primary data from 423 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Accra Metropolis of Ghana using structured questionnaires. Standard regression and Baron and Kenny?s (1986) pattern of mediation analysis were employed to analyze the data. The results of the study revealed that boa

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M. Eze, Nwosu,, Osuagwu, O. Eberechi, Abaenewe, Z. Chibueze, Ndugbu, M. Osondu, and Sani F. Ayegba. "Funding Arrangements for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: An Assessment." Journal of Business Theory and Practice 4, no. 1 (2016): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/jbtp.v4n1p1.

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<p><em>Small and Medium Scale Enterprises have been fully recognized by governments and development experts as the main engine of economic growth and a major factor in promoting development. They not only contribute significantly to improved living standards, employment generation and poverty reduction but also bring about substantial domestic or local capital formation and achievement of high levels of productivity and capability. A major gap in Nigeria’s industrial development process in the past years has been the absence of a strong and virile SME sub-sector. This study seeks t

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Khan, Muhammad Asif, and Marium Burki. "Determinants of small and medium enterprises with the interaction effect of managerial activities." International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478) 9, no. 4 (2020): 153–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v9i4.750.

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The financial system and capital market in developed countries are more developed as compare to emerging countries. Firms like small and medium enterprise (SMEs) needs finance to operate their business and make a competitive position in the market. In an emerging country like Pakistan, SMEs face a lot of financial and non-financial obstacles that may relate to the poor performance of SMEs. This study investigates the relationship between commercial loans, retain earnings, trade credit, managerial activities, and SME's performance. This study also investigates the interaction effect of manageri

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Adebiyi, Ifeoluwa Mary, Omoniyi J. Eniola, Oluyinka I. Oluwagbade, and Israel S. Akinadewo. "Determinants of Capital Structure Decision of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Entreprises (MSMES) in Selected South Western States, Nigeria." European Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research 11, no. 11 (2023): 96–120. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/ejaafr.2013/vol11n1196120.

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This research investigated the firm characteristics and owner-manager characteristics that affect capital structure decisions of Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria using a sample size of 120, drawn from MSMEs in Ondo and Osun states, combining the simple random sampling technique with the cluster sampling technique. This study employed primary data by administering questionnaires to MSME owners and managers. The descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis was used to analyse data. The results showed that size of firms using capital investments had a signifi

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Aribaba, Foluso Olugbenga, Abdul-Lateef Olamide Ahmodu, Rotimi Oladele, Adesina Saliu Yusuff, and Ridwan Banji Olaleye. "The Role of Deposit Money Banks’ Loan Facilities in Financing Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Nigeria." Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 8, no. 2 (2019): 277–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ajis-2019-0040.

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Abstract The credit money banks whose obligation is to contribute money-wise to small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to oblige an essential utensil in decreasing the dismal paucity and enhancing pecuniary change in Nigeria. This paper examines the role deposit money banks’ loan facilities plays in funding SMEs businesses in Nigeria. The study employed the cross-sectional method of survey research. Ten (10) years financial performance index report of SMEs businesses was extracted from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin between the periods of 2008 – 2017 were selected. T

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Mottaeva, Andzhela. "PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN THE FAR EAST." Russian Journal of Management 13, no. 5 (2025): 73–83. https://doi.org/10.29039/2500-1469-2025-13-5-73-83.

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The article examines the problem of small business development in the Far East. The importance of small business development in the region was noted, as it has a number of advantages in comparison with large-scale production, namely, it provides wide freedom of market choice and additional jobs, etc. The purpose of the article is to identify the problems and development of small and medium-sized businesses in the Far East. Statistical data of small and medium-sized enterprises in comparison with other regions of Russia are presented. A growing trend in the number of self-employed has been reve

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Edewhor, Vincent, and Okuwa Okoh. "Impact of Talent Management on Organizational Performance of Selected Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in South-South Nigeria." NG Journal of Social Development 15, no. 1 (2024): 168–78. https://doi.org/10.4314/ngjsd.v15i1.12.

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This study examined the influence of Talent Management on the organizational performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South-South Nigeria. The research was grounded in human capital theory. A descriptive research survey approach was employed, with a population of 1,480 employees from selected SMEs in South-South Nigeria. A sample size of 343 employees was determined using the Borg and Gall formula. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis.The findings revealed that talent management significantly influences organizational performance in the

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Akinbo, T. M., and A. A. Oladeji. "Economic Environmental Factors and Productivity of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the Manufacturing Sector of Oyo State." Lead City Journal of the Social Sciences (LCJSS) 9, no. 3 (2024): 69–88. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14504497.

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in the economy, particularly inproviding employment opportunities and promoting economic growth. However, a significant number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first few years of operation due to various factors. The study aims to investigate the influence of the economic environmental factors on the productivity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector in Oyo State. An ex-post facto research design was employed in this study. The CBN Statistical bulletin provided q

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Braimah, Abudu, Yinping Mu, Isaac Quaye, and Alhassan Abubakar Ibrahim. "Working Capital Management and SMEs Profitability in Emerging Economies: The Ghanaian Case." SAGE Open 11, no. 1 (2021): 215824402198931. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2158244021989317.

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This study empirically examines the impact of working capital management (WCM) on the profitability of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the context of a developing economy, Ghana. We analyzed data on 366 SMEs over a 10-year period, spanning 2007 to 2016. Generalized method of moment (GMM) estimation was employed. The results reveal a positive relationship between trade payable period and profitability. The inventory conversion period and cash conversion cycle show a negative association with profitability. The results show an inverted U-shaped relationship between trade receivables

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CHOOLWE SARAH MIZINGA. "The effects of depreciating Kwacha on the financial performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME’S) In Zambia." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 26, no. 1 (2025): 1132–47. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.26.1.1021.

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This study aimed at investigating the effects of the depreciation of the Zambian Kwacha against the US Dollar on SMEs in Lusaka Central Business District. The base line of the study was 2017 to 2023. This study employed the quantitative research design and data was collected using a closed ended-structured questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22) was used to analyze quantitative data. A descriptive research design was used employed in the research. A total of 70 SMEs whose core business was importation of goods such as phones and clothes for sell were sampled. T

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Wulandari, Futri Ayu, Nanda Ariyandani, and Wulan Ayuandiani. "Digital revolution: Capital and Sales on the Profitability Ratio of MSMEs in Majene." Jurnal Proaksi 11, no. 4 (2024): 857–71. https://doi.org/10.32534/jpk.v11i4.6496.

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Companies seek to maximize performance to retain new investors Existing investors want to increase investment in working capital and current fortunes. Profit is an important goal for companies to grow Business growth. This study focuses on the financial performance of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in the Majene Regency area, specifically looking at working capital and sales volume. A quantitative approach using a descriptive methodology was the research methodology employed. The study collected data from 30 MSMEs through a Roscoe technique. The data was then analyzed using multi

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Deepa Gunarathne. "Is Human Capital a Critical Consideration when Determining the Use of Financial Bootstrapping?" Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management 10, no. 51s (2025): 1175–89. https://doi.org/10.52783/jisem.v10i51s.10848.

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This study examines the effect of human capital(HC) components on the use of financial bootstrapping (FB) by small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. As FB is emerging as a resource-dependent financing strategy for fulfilling the financial constraints experienced by small businesses, it is imperative to explore the potential determinants that affect the choice of FB. This quantitative study followed the deductive approach under the positivist research paradigm. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-administered structured questionnaire covering a random sample of 2

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John, Okpe Caleb, Aliyu Nuraddeen Shehu, Bello A. Ahmad, Ahmed Aliyu Abdullahi, and Mohammed Musa Abdulkarim. "EFFECT OF COMPLIANCE COST AND TAX BURDEN ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA." Gusau Journal of Accounting and Finance 5, no. 2 (2024): 262–82. https://doi.org/10.57233/gujaf.v5i2.16.

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Tax compliance is critical for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Benue State, Nigeria, significantly affecting their growth and sustainability. The SME sector is pivotal to the economic growth and development of any nation and Nigeria is no exception. As a result, this study examined the effect of cost of compliance and tax burden on tax compliance of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Benue State of Nigeria with the view to further provide empirical evidence on the factors affecting tax compliance. To achieve this, a survey of SMEs in the three senatorial districts of Ben

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Hochgatterer, Julia, and Barbara Ehrenstorfer. "Employer Branding – A Human Resource Strategy for Companies in a Turbulent Environment Based on the Example of Northern Austria." Journal of International Business Research and Marketing 7, no. 1 (2021): 23–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.18775/jibrm.1849-8558.2015.71.3003.

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Human capital is a precondition for regional development and influences, to a great extent, the value or worth of a region. Especially in a turbulent environment, human capital is a key factor to keep a region competitive and innovative. This paper addresses employer branding as a sustainable strategy for companies, located in the border region of Northern Austria, to manage their human resources. The region is characterized by mostly small and medium sized enterprises which increasingly face labour shortage because numerous residents commute to more urban areas. Hence, employer branding contr

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Idowu, Sulaimon Adeniyi, Atinuke Dairo Elizabeth, and Ayodeji Omolawal Samuel. "Unlocking Human Capital: Exploring Remuneration Challenges, Strategies, and Impacts on SMEs in Ibadan Metropolis." International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) 9, no. 2 (2024): 6. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10836650.

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Remuneration, the pay or reward for work is very essential in ensuring effective performance of workers in an organization. Remuneration consists of integrated policies, processes and practices for rewarding employees for their contributions, skills and competence. Overtime, organizations with effective reward system are more likely to achieve higher levels of productivity than others. Therefore, the influence of good reward system in an organization cannot be overemphasized. SMEs are known for their great contributions to the economy thereby bolstering the GDP of nations. However, there is de

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I Putu Junior Surya Ananda and Ida Bagus Putu Purbadharmaja. "Pengaruh Modal, Alokasi Jam Kerja, dan Lama Usaha Terhadap Pendapatan Pengusaha Bidang Industri Genteng di Desa Darmasaba." Gemawisata: Jurnal Ilmiah Pariwisata 20, no. 3 (2024): 80–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.56910/gemawisata.v20i3.391.

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Badung Regency is one of the regencies/cities in Bali Province with significant potential in the small industry sector, particularly within several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) spread across various areas in Badung Regency. One example is Darmasaba Village, which is home to 35 small-scale tile manufacturing businesses scattered across different banjars within the village. This indicates that Darmasaba Village has a substantial number of tile industries that continue to thrive in the Abiansemal District of Badung Regency. However, over time, the clay tile industry has experience

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