Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Financing

Authors

  • Ibrahim Nandom Yakubu Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
  • Abdul-Majeed Sulemana University of Professional Studies, Accra
  • Iliasu Abdallah Marmara University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/gading.v23i02.225

Keywords:

small and medium-sized enterprises, access to finance; bank loans; difficulties

Abstract

The operations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) occupy an admirable position in the economic landscape of most economies in the world, especially for developing countries. Based on literature review, this paper critically assesses the sources of finance available to SMEs and the difficulties they encounter in accessing these finances. The study identified bank loans, venture capital financing, business angels, trade credit, and government support as the key sources of finance available to SMEs. The study further shows that limited resources, personal characteristics of SMEs managers, and the nature of some SMEs are the common factors inhibiting SMEs access to finance.

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Published

2020-12-01

How to Cite

Yakubu, I. N., Sulemana, A.-M., & Abdallah, I. (2020). Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Financing. Gading Journal for the Social Sciences (e-ISSN 2600-7568), 23(02), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.24191/gading.v23i02.225

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 02 (2020): Gading Journal for Social Sciences Vol. 23 No. 02 - DECEMBER 2020

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