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Determinants of business success of small and medium enterprises

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posted on 2023-05-18, 09:25 authored by Mahmood, J, Khan, MA, Hunjra, IA, Rehman, RA
The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play critical role in the development of the country. The success of SMEs depends on number of factors. This study examines the role of key factors in the success of SMEs in Pakistan. The study also investigates the relationship between SMEs success and its determinants. Target population of the study was SMEs operating in different lines of business from service to manufacturing. Sample size of this study was 520 small and medium lines of businesses. Responses of the subjects were collected through questionnaires. SPSS software is used for analysis. This study concludes that there is a significant relationship between business success and its determinants. The result also shows that financial resources are the most important factor in the success of business perceived by small and medium enterprises. The success of small and medium enterprises can contribute significantly in the development of the country.

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Publication title

International Journal of Business and Social Science

Issue

20

Pagination

274-280

ISSN

2219-1933

Department/School

TSBE

Publisher

Centre for Promoting Ideas

Place of publication

USA

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Copyright 2011 The Authors

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  • Open

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Expanding knowledge in economics

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