1. EFFECT OF BANK CONSOLIDATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
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... Read More
2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SMEs IN EKET LGA)
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... Read More
3. 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... Read More
4. A 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... Read More
5. AN ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
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... Read More
6. AN ASSESSMENT OF SMALL-SCALE ENTERPRISE AND GROWTH OF THE SOCIETY
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.... Read More
7. AN EXAMINATION OF POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND CONSTRAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH SMALL BUSINESS USE OF E-COMMERCE
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... Read More
8. AN EXAMINATION ON THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL MARKETING AS A KEY DRIVER OF SALES AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
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... Read More
9. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE TAXATION ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE
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... Read More
10. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEMS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
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... Read More
11. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE IN THE PROCESSING OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
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... Read More
12. ASSESSMENT 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... Read More
13. ASSESSMENT ON THE EFFECT OF ONLINE MARKETING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN NIGERIA
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... Read More
14. CONTRIBUTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
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... Read More
15. CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMEs IN LAGOS STATE
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... Read More
16. EFFECT OF CASHLESS POLICY ON SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
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... Read More
17. E-COMMERCE IN NIGERIA AND THE IMPACT OF ONLINE VALUE-ADDED TAX
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... Read More
18. EFFECT OF AVAILABILITY OF BUSINESS CREDIT ON SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES
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... Read More
19. THE 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... Read More
20. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN E-NAIRA AND E-BANKING
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The notion of electronic banking was born as a result of technological improvement in the banking system. Customers no longer... Read More
21. THE RELEVANCE OF E-NAIRA PLATFORM TO SMES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background Of The Study: Apparently, the global financial system is embracing the present technological transformation from physical cash to prac... Read More
22. THE 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... Read More
23. AN 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... Read More
24. ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF THE E-NAIRA ON THE OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL BANKS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: A bank is a financial organization that collects deposits and puts those deposits into lending activities, either directly or... Read More
25. THE 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... Read More
26. THE 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... Read More
27. THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC MARKETING PRACTICES TO THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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... Read More
28. THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC PLANNING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL SCALE AS A MEANS OF REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background Of Study: Nigeria is bedeviled by a myriad of problems which, despite her oil wealth, inhibit her development and even threaten her continu... Read More
29. THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING LITERACY ON THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, SURVIVAL, PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN KWARA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Financial literacy remains an interesting issue in both developed and developing economies, and has elicited much interest in... Read More
30. THE 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... Read More
31. THE IMPACT OF MICRO CREDIT ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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... Read More
32. THE 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... Read More
33. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN ILLORIN METROPOLIS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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... Read More
34. THE IMPACT OF ONLINE VALUE ADDED TAX ON E-COMMERCE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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... Read More
35. THE IMPACT OF NON-GOVERNMENT FUNDING PROMOTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Small scale industry orientation is part and parcel of Nigeria. Evidence abound in our respective communities of what success... Read More
36. THE 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... Read More
37. AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF E-NAIRA ON SME'S IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Many impoverished individuals in emerging nations face declining living conditions and unemployment as a result of economic d... Read More
38. THE 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... Read More
39. AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF MULTIPLE TAXATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MEDIUM AND SMALL ENTERPRISES
CHAPTER ONE
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... Read More
40. ADEQUACY 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... Read More
41. ASSESSMENT 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... Read More
42. ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE BANKS IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN ADAMAWA STATE
1.1Background of the Study
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... Read More
43. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR WALID HALAL SPICES
ABSTRACT
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... Read More
44. DETERMINATION 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... Read More
45. DEVELOPMENT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
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... Read More
46. THE IMPACT OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM ON BUSINESSES AND HOUSEHOLDS IN FCT ABUJA: A STUDY OF ECONOMIC LOSSES AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES
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... Read More
47. THE 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... Read More
48. ELECTRICITY 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... Read More
49. THE 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... Read More
50. EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF MARKETING MIX COMPONENTES BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN IMO STATE NIGERIA
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... Read More