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The influence of environmental challenges on small scale businesses in bauchi central market

Purpose - This study is to identify the influence of environmental challenges in small scale businesses performance in Bauchi. Environmental challenges are those factors that contribute either failure or success of small scale businesses. The study employed descriptive statistics and regression anal...

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Main Authors:	Alhaji, Idris Adamu, Muharram, Farrah Merlinda
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Galore Knowledge Publication 2019
Subjects:	H Social Sciences (General)
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/88292/1/FarrahMerlindaMuharram2019_TheInfluenceofEnvironmentalChallenges.pdf http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/88292/ https://www.ijrrjournal.com/IJRR_Vol.6_Issue.8_Aug2019/IJRR0071.pdf
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spelling	my.utm.882922020-12-14T23:56:44Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/88292/ The influence of environmental challenges on small scale businesses in bauchi central market Alhaji, Idris Adamu Muharram, Farrah Merlinda H Social Sciences (General) Purpose - This study is to identify the influence of environmental challenges in small scale businesses performance in Bauchi. Environmental challenges are those factors that contribute either failure or success of small scale businesses. The study employed descriptive statistics and regression analysis to identify the influence of environmental challenges in SME’s. Design/methodology/approach - The population of the study is the entire small scale businesses owners operating in Bauchi central market. The sample size of this study was determined based on Taro Yamane’s formula of sample determination was employed to reduce the total population to a research sample. The survey questionnaire was administered and distributed to the respondent on the issue regarding the influence of environmental challenges on small scale businesses reducing the sample to (52). Findings - The find of the study discovered that lack of easy access to credit facilities, multiple taxations, poor market competitive advantage, and low volume of sales affects performance of small scale business in Bauchi Central Market. The result of this study would help both governmental and non-governmental organization (NGOs) and international agencies to assist the small scale business to address these challenges. Practical/Social implication - The study would assist the management and the policy maker’s for the urgent need for specific management practice to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of small scale businesses in Bauchi central market. The study can also assist local entrepreneurs in formulating strategies that guide them against poor business performance. Originality/values -The examined setting is unique and contributes to several findings on environmental challenges of SSB and financial performance in Nigeria particularly in Bauchi. Galore Knowledge Publication 2019 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/88292/1/FarrahMerlindaMuharram2019_TheInfluenceofEnvironmentalChallenges.pdf Alhaji, Idris Adamu and Muharram, Farrah Merlinda (2019) The influence of environmental challenges on small scale businesses in bauchi central market. International Journal of Research and Review, 6 (8). pp. 550-559. ISSN 2349-9788 https://www.ijrrjournal.com/IJRR_Vol.6_Issue.8_Aug2019/IJRR0071.pdf
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spellingShingle	H Social Sciences (General) Alhaji, Idris Adamu Muharram, Farrah Merlinda The influence of environmental challenges on small scale businesses in bauchi central market
description	Purpose - This study is to identify the influence of environmental challenges in small scale businesses performance in Bauchi. Environmental challenges are those factors that contribute either failure or success of small scale businesses. The study employed descriptive statistics and regression analysis to identify the influence of environmental challenges in SME’s. Design/methodology/approach - The population of the study is the entire small scale businesses owners operating in Bauchi central market. The sample size of this study was determined based on Taro Yamane’s formula of sample determination was employed to reduce the total population to a research sample. The survey questionnaire was administered and distributed to the respondent on the issue regarding the influence of environmental challenges on small scale businesses reducing the sample to (52). Findings - The find of the study discovered that lack of easy access to credit facilities, multiple taxations, poor market competitive advantage, and low volume of sales affects performance of small scale business in Bauchi Central Market. The result of this study would help both governmental and non-governmental organization (NGOs) and international agencies to assist the small scale business to address these challenges. Practical/Social implication - The study would assist the management and the policy maker’s for the urgent need for specific management practice to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of small scale businesses in Bauchi central market. The study can also assist local entrepreneurs in formulating strategies that guide them against poor business performance. Originality/values -The examined setting is unique and contributes to several findings on environmental challenges of SSB and financial performance in Nigeria particularly in Bauchi.
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