An evaluation of the problems and prospects of small scale entrepreneurship in an emerging economy a study of selected industries in tamilnadu districts

Abstract

The small scale industries regardless of their significance in making the countrys economy are contributing less than the potential towards the progress of the country It is because these industries are set with a number of troubles in regard to their functions The issues that have emerged from review of literature are employment productivity performance competitiveness marketing problems and support quality products product innovation entrepreneurial skills financial challenges relative cost efficiency growth rate managerial competency product promotion technological improvement infrastructural facilities etc Areas not studied in the previous studies are prosperity and common challenges of Small Scale Enterprises in Tamil Nadu State such as factors influencing to become successful Small Scale Entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu State Awareness on support available to Small Scale Entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu State to overcome the challenges they face and succeed in the business newlineTherefore, the study focuses on these areas of concern to find out ways for the growth of Small Scale Industries SSI along with identifying and evaluating the factors essential for maintaining survival by providing required resources for their business newline newline