Factors Influencing Growth Of Smes For Employment Generation: A Study In The Context Of Bangladesh

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors influencing growth of SMEs for employment generation in Bangladesh. This study used a cross-sectional, mixed-methods design, emphasizing quantitative analysis. Data were gathered from 200 entrepreneurs throughout several regions in Bangladesh through a structured questionnaire using convenience sampling. The computer-based Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to process all of the data. All information was first transformed into numerical codes and stored in a code book before being sent to the computer. This descriptive research used several statistical methods, including a mean, median, mode, reliability test, correlation, and regression analysis. The findings indicate that SME policies, SME finance, management know how and entrepreneurial quality have a great influence on empowering SMEs for generating employments.