期刊名称：International Journal of Economic Development Research and Investment
印刷版ISSN：2141-6729
出版年度：2010
卷号：1
期号：1
出版社：International Centre for Integrated Development Research
摘要：This paper adopted the survey design focused on small business ownership and management in Uyo metropolis. It examined the problems confronting this class of business as well as the prospects awaiting future investors. With the help of personal interview and structured questionnaire administered to 100 randomly selected small business owners in the study area, data were collected and analysed using simple percentage. The study observed that paucity of funds and interest by the young and educated people to take to small businesses and poor government and institutional support are some of the problems facing small businesses in Uyo metropolis and Akwa Ibom State generally. Among the recommendations made is that government should step up support to small businesses and create greater awareness for more people to take to small businesses in Akwa Ibom State.
