Identifying Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Challenges in Kuwait
(Evidence from Owners Perception)
الملخص
In Kuwait, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are widely acknowledged as important drivers of economic expansion and job creation. This study aims to look into the barriers that SMEs' owners in Kuwait believe are preventing them from growing. The methodology employed in this research involves a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, including surveys and interviews with SME owners. The data collected will be analyzed using thematic analysis and statistical techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by SMEs in Kuwait. The results highlight the distinctive difficulties faced by Kuwaiti SMEs and provide insightful information for policymakers, stakeholders, and SME proprietors, assisting in the formulation of targeted strategies to promote the growth of SMEs in Kuwait and strengthen their contribution to the nation's economic environment.
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