Tag: Small and Medium Enterprises
Effect of Financing Sources on Performance of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Gasabo District, Rwanda

Effect of Financing Sources on Performance of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Gasabo District, Rwanda

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Thomas Bizimungu and Tarus ThomasUniversity of KigaliEmail: muthomas3@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of financing sources on the performance of selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Gasabo District, Rwanda. Specifically, the study assessed the effect of Angel Investors on the Performance of SMEs in Gasabo District. The study adopted a descriptive and correlational…

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Effect of Microfinance Institutions Lending Dimensions on Business Performance of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Rulindo District, Rwanda

Effect of Microfinance Institutions Lending Dimensions on Business Performance of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Rulindo District, Rwanda

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Janvier Ngendahimana & Thomas TarusUniversity of Kigali, RwandaEmail: jamvier1986@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of microfinance lending dimensions on the business performance of selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Rulindo District, Rwanda. It evaluated the performance of SME businesses in respect to loan size, interest rates, loan repayment terms, and collateral requirements. The…

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The Moderation Effect of Ownership on the Relationship between Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Organisational Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

The Moderation Effect of Ownership on the Relationship between Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Organisational Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

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Joan Aturinda, Siraje Kaaya & Moses AgabaKabale University, UgandaEmail: joanaturinda@gmail.com/ skaaya@kab.ac.ug/ magaba@kab.ac.ug Abstract: The study examines the role of ownership in moderating the relationship between business process reengineering and organisational performance of SMEs. Although business process reengineering has been cited as a critical driver of organisational performance, empirical evidence on how ownership influences its effect…

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Effect of Financial Literacy on Effective Investment Decision-Making among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Managers in Rwanda: A Case Study of SMEs in Kayonza District

Effect of Financial Literacy on Effective Investment Decision-Making among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Managers in Rwanda: A Case Study of SMEs in Kayonza District

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Justine Muhongerwa & Tarus ThomasUniversity of KigaliEmail: mujustine45@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigates the effect of financial knowledge on the investment decisions-making among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) Managers in Kayonza District, Rwanda. A descriptive research design was employed, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data. The target population consisted of 289 individuals, and…

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Effect of Financial Literacy on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Rwanda: A Case of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Nyarugenge District

Effect of Financial Literacy on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Rwanda: A Case of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Nyarugenge District

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Muroruhirwe Euphrosine & Thomas TarusUniversity of Kigali,https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0656-1702Email: mureuph@gmail.com Abstract: Financial literacy has been highlighted as a key driver for the growth of small and medium enterprises. However, there is a dearth of empirical research on this study in Rwanda, and specifically in Kigali city. The study examined the effect of financial literacy on the growth…

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Gendered Differential Barriers Facing Male and Female Handcraft Entrepreneurs in Tanzania: A Comparative Analysis

Gendered Differential Barriers Facing Male and Female Handcraft Entrepreneurs in Tanzania: A Comparative Analysis

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Laurent Kaburire & Elizabeth M. MsokaSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: lkaburire@sjut.ac.tz / emsoka@sjut.ac.tz Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the gendered differential barriers facing male and female handicraft entrepreneurs. In order to gather the data, the study used a cross-sectional research design whereby structured questionnaires were distributed to male and female entrepreneurs…

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