DOES FIRM PROFILE INFLUENCE FINANCIAL ACCESS AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KENYA?
Journal Title: Asian Economic and Financial Review - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to determine whether firm-specific factors influence Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) ability to access finance. To address the study objectives, data from a sample of 103 SMEs was used in the study. Using multiple regression analysis, we found that, firm profile such as ownership structure; size of the firm; business type; and age of the business indeed influence SMEs’ access to finance.
Authors and Affiliations
Martin M. Musamali| School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, Daniel Kipkirong Tarus| Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Eldoret Kenya
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