209 CHAPTER – V PROBLEMS FACED BY SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES The development of small-scale industries is hampered by a diversity of problems. There are certain problems common to all types of cottage and small scale industrial units. In this context‚ the present chapter is devoted to a detailed study of the problems of the small-scale industrial sector. It also seeks to suggest remedial measures. The basic requirement for the industrial development of a region is the presence of entrepreneurship
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role of small scale business in developing countries has long been recognized (Kayanula and Quartey‚ 2000). These small scale businesses can serve as engines through which the economic growth and employment objectives of developing countries can be achieved. However‚ for many years these rural enterprises have failed to grow beyond their micro enterprise nature and sometimes at best their small or medium size (Kayanula and Quartey‚ 2000). It is believed that private small scale businesses have significant
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in trade barriers and advances in information and transportation technologies. As a result‚ small firms can now participate in international trade right from inception. Another facet of globalization is globalization of production. Companies can locate production facilities in countries where labor and other production inputs are cheaper. The end result is that globalization presents new threats for small companies in Africa in the form of increased competition from foreign entrants. Locally manufactured
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Challenges of small businesses Growth in the small and medium business in Canada and other developed countries has been very significant. This sector of the business community now represents about 40 percent of GDP and accounts more than half of total employment. Today small businesses are more diverse and more vigorous than ever‚ but they also faces newer and more challenges or inhibitors to their growth than their older conter parts. This research will attempt to find the answer to the following
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The path of small entrepreneurs is not rosy. Small entrepreneurs face the following types of problems: (1) Problem of raw materials: A major problem that the small entrepreneurs face is the procurement of raw materials. They have to confront with numerous problems like; i. Availability of inadequate quantity ii. Poor quality of materials iii. High cost of raw materials etc All these factors adversely affect the proper functioning of small units. (2) Problem of finance: Finance
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Article: Information technology: a growth navigator for small scale industries in India Small scale industries (SSI) have a significant role in the Indian economy in view of its contribution to production‚ employment‚ and export. However‚ since 1991 small scale industries in India find themselves in an intensely competitive environment due to globalization‚ domestic economic liberalization‚ and dilution of sector specific protective measures. The formation of World Trade Organization in 1995 also
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On Growth and Problem of small scale sectors Submitted To : | DR . S. Gupta | Submitted by : | Abdul Hamid | Small-Scale Industries of India Introduction The industrial policy Resolution of 1956‚ while emphasizing the role of cottage and small scale industries‚ stated: They provide immediate large scale employment‚ they offer a method of ensuring a more equitable distribution of National
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pretty surprising that the small businesses are treated differently than large firms. Initially I thought that both were scrutinized under the same laws but after reviewing the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website as well at the U.S Small Business Administration site there are definitive acts that are different. Some of the areas that seem to be different are the workplace safety‚ corporate governance‚ business organization and health insurance. The small business Administration has
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1 INTRODUCTION A small-scale business is a business that is privately owned and operated‚ with a small number of employees and relatively low volume of sales. In addition to number of employees‚ other methods used to classify small companies include annual sales (turnover)‚ value of assets and net profit (balance sheet)‚ alone or in a mixed definition. The smallest businesses‚ often located in private homes‚ are called micro businesses (term used by international organizations such as the World
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credit for farm and nonfarm activities was scarce. People in rural areas resorted all manner of sources or means for credit to assist them in their respective business (Nair & Fissha‚ 2010). As it was noted in the study of Andah & Steel (2003) many small farmers and fishermen did not have deposit accounts in commercial banks‚ and the collateral they had available was not satisfactory for commercial lending which posed a great deal of challenge to them in securing credits. The rural folks who were mainly
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