Are small and medium enterprises (SMES) in Lahore failing at the rate suggested in prior studies? An analysis of the degree of financial stress on small and medium enterprises and its impact on their life expectancy

• Main Authors: Ullah, Mir Salim, Naiimi, Nasri, Mohd Yusof, Rosylin
• 格式: Article
• 语言: English
• 出版: Medwell Journals 2016
• 主题: HB Economic Theory
• 在线阅读: http://repo.uum.edu.my/21882/1/IBM%2010%2018%20%202016%204258%204267.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/21882/; https://www.medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=ibm.2016.4258.4267

Globally, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are considered to be financially stressed.According to SME Development Authority (SMEDA) financial stress causes 80-90% of Pakistani startups to fail within 4 years. This study examines the under-investigated area of SMEs’ failure rate triggered by finan...