TY  - JOUR
T1  - Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on the Performance of Small-Scale Enterprises in Osun State, Nigeria
AU - , J.R. Aworemi 
JO  - International Business Management
VL  - 1
IS  - 4
SP  - 88
EP  - 93
PY  - 2007
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1993-5250
DO  - ibm.2007.88.93
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ibm.2007.88.93
KW  - Small-scale
KW  -enterprises
KW  -socio-economic
KW  -characteristics
KW  -performance
KW  -entrepreneurship
KW  -programmes
AB  - This study examined the impact of socio-economic characteristics on the performance of small-scale enterprises in the study area. It also identified the salient impacts of socio-economic traits on the development and expansion of small-scale enterprises in the country; established the productive prospects of progressive small-scale enterprises in the study area. The study was carried out in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria where copies of structured questionnaire  were  purposively administered on selected respondents. Evidence from the study shows that socio-economic characteristics of small scale entrepreneurs tend to influence the performance and productivity of SSEs.  Further analysis shows that gender, age and educational qualification had significant influence on the performance of the selected small-scale enterprises in the study area. The study suggests integrated approach to the development of individual entrepreneurial capacity and promotion of sustainable small-scale enterprises.
ER  -