...direct-selling companies that continue to make names in the direct-selling industry by delivering quality and affordable products to people, MSE is now becoming well-known throughout the country and its patrons are increasing in number as time passes by. With the vast opportunities offered by the direct-selling industries and multi-level marketing to people, companies like MSE and the like are now receiving more and more member-dealers every day with the rate of recruitment continuing to get high. MSE products are for men, women and kids. For men and women, MSE offers a wide range of good quality and fashionable products that suits different lifestyles. These products range from apparel and shoes to bags and accessories. The company launches new products and styles at least every after two months to suit the likes of their customers. These are featured in their catalogues made available and accessible in MSE stores or dealers. For kids, MSE also caters the needs of kids through their fashionable and colorful products that are sure to fit the fun and lively attitude of the young people. The company also have its “Character Shop” that features products (apparels, shoes, bags, accessories) fashioned and inspired by children-loved characters like Bratz, Marvel Comics, and Looney Tunes—products that will surely put a smile to every child. MSE had a press conference last September 5, 2011 and their new endorsers are actors and actresses from ABS-CBN and GMA and they are Billy Crawford...
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...Mekelle University Institute of Environment, Gender and Development Studies Department of Gender and Development studies A Research Proposal On An Assessment on the role of micro and small enterprises on economic empowerment of women: a Survey of Women operated Enterprises the case of Mekelle city, Tigray In Partial fulfillment of the requirements for obtaining the Masters Degree in Gender and Development Studies By: Tsega Ymesel January, 2015 Mekelle, Ethiopia Table of Content Table page 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Background 2 1.2 Statement of the Problem 4 1.3 Objective 5 1.3.1 General Objective 5 1.3.2 Specific Objectives 5 1.4 Significant of the Study 6 1.5 Scope and limitation 6 1.6 Organization of the Paper 6 3. Methodology and Materials 7 3.1 Description of the Study Area 7 3.2 Research Method and Procedures 8 3.2.1 Data type and Source 8 3.2.2 Study Design 8 3.2.2.1 Sampling 8 3.2.2.1.1 Sample frame 8 3.2.2.1.2 Sample Size Determination 8 3.2.2.1.3 Sampling Techniques and sample Size 8 3.2.3 Data collection and Instruments 9 3.2.4 Variables of the study 9 3.2.5 Data Processing and Analysis 9 3.2.6 Model Specification 10 REFERENCE 12 1. Introduction There are different ways of defining the term small and micro enterprises in different countries. The base for defining is depends on the number...
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...Analysis of current training programs of practicing MSEs owners with the aim of enhancing their entrepreneurship aspects. A case study of Roysambu. N. JORAM NGA’NG’A A research proposal submitted to the School of Human resource and development in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. March, 2011 Declaration This research proposal is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in other University. Signature……………… Date……………….. N. Joram Nga’ng’a HD313-0402/2009 This research proposal has been submitted for examination with my approval as the university supervisor. Signature……………… Date……………….. Bwisa H.M.. Phd Acknowledgement I owe my family a debt of gratitude for where I am education-wise especially my mum. Am also very thankful to my supervisor for the guiding me through this tough moment. Any other person who has made an impact on my life: my friends, relatives and lecturers should also receives my thanks. TABLE OF CONTENT Declaration ii Acknowledgement iii Definition of terms. vi Abbreviations vi Abstract vii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 1.0. Background 1 1.2. Problem statement 3 1.3. Objectives 4 1.4. Research questions 4 1.5. Significance of the study 5 1.6. Justification of the study. 5 1.7. Assumption of the study. 6 1.8. Limitations and delimitations: 6 Limitations...
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...The Role of Micro and Small Enterprises in Employment Creation and Income Generation A Survey Study of Mekelle City, Tigray Region, Ethiopia A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Management of Mekelle University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Master of Arts Degree in Development Studies (Regional and Local Development Studies) by Bereket Tadesse Advisor: Gebremedhin Yihdego (Assistant Professor) Co-Advisor: Tesfay Aregawi (Assistant Professor) Mekelle University College of Business and Economics Department of Management June 2010 Mekelle Declaration I declare that this thesis work entitled “The Role of Micro and Small Enterprises in Employment Creation and Income Generation a Survey Study of Mekelle City, Tigray Region, Ethiopia.” is my original work, has not been presented earlier for award of any degree or diploma to any other university and that all sources of materials used for the thesis have been duly acknowledged. I have produced it independently except for the guidance and suggestion of my research advisors. Name of the student Bereket Tadesse Signature: ----------------- Date: ---------- Name of the supervisor Gebremedhin Yihdego (Assistant professor) Signature: ------------------ Date: ---------- Name of Co -Advisor Tesfay Aregawi (Assistant Professor) Signature: ----------------------- Date: -------- Mekelle University Abstract Unemployment and low income are one of the present situations in urban cities of Ethiopia. The...
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...Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Arada and Lideta Sub-Cities, Addis Ababa By Admasu Abera A Thesis submitted to the school of graduate studies of Addis Ababa University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 2012 Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Arada and Lideta Sub-Cities, Addis Ababa By Admasu Abera A Thesis submitted to the school of graduate studies of Addis Ababa University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 2012 Declaration I, the undersigned, declare that this study entitled “Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Arada and Lideta sub-cities, Addis Ababa” is my own work. I have undertaken the research work independently with the guidance and support of the research advisor. This study has not been submitted for any degree or diploma program in this or any other institutions and that all sources of materials used for the thesis have been duly acknowledged. Declared by Name: Admasu Abera Signature: _____________ Date: October 2012 Place: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Advisor: Fesseha Afewerk (Ast. Prof.) Signature: ______________ Date: __________________ Addis Ababa University School of Graduate Studies This is to certify that...
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...with partner Organization(Pos) | | Partly | | | | | *Formation of project steering committee | | Not Done | | | | | *Finalizing work Plan, Timeline and key milestone | | Done (100%) | | | | | *Inauguration of Project Office, recruitment and mobilization of PMIT | | Done (100%) | | | | | *Recruiting Business Development Officers (BDOs) | 3 | Done (100%) | | | | | *Orientation the BDOs on the BLED project | 2 Session | Done (100%) | | | | | *Training the BDOs on TG identification technique | | Done (100%) | | | 2 | Base line Survey | *Developing Baseline Check list /Questionnaire | | Done (100%) | | | | | *Conducting Baseline Survey on TGs | | Done (100%) | 418 Qu aire survey completed estionn | | | | *Data Entry, data analysis & report writing of baseline survey | | Done (100%) | | | | | Finalizing & Submission baseline survey report to DFID | | Done (100%) | | | 3 | Guideline developed & Others necessary develop for BLED Operation | *Operation Manual covering Initial Screening and Identification Process, Selection Criteria, Database format for Target Group, etc. | | Done (100%) | | | | | *Financing Guideline covering skeleton of business plan, loan criteria, documentation, etc. | | Done (100%) | | | | | *Loan Operation and Accounting Manual | | Done (100%) | | | | | *Monitoring and Evaluation Guideline & Tools | | Done (100%) | | | | | *Promotional activities...
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...“The Effects of Direct Selling Strategy to the Marketing Success of Marikina Shoe Exchange in Marikina City” Chapter 1 The Problem and It’s Background A. Introduction Direct selling has been making the greatest impact on the marketing aspect today. Direct selling is the oldest channel of distribution. It exists since ages; fulfilling consumer’s basic need for trade and the ability to communicate with the goods they exchange. From the seller's point of view, the major attraction of direct selling is offering an equal and flexible income opportunity to men and women, across all ages, levels of experience and social origins. The direct selling industry offers high level standards of consumer protection while enhancing entrepreneurship for direct sellers. Markets, in their fundamental stages, were meeting places for customers and direct sellers. Frequently, the seller used the market as one of his stopping points before continuing his village-to-village journey dealing. Direct selling offered opportunities for many who had previously run into barriers because of age, education and gender. The growth of the industry allowed many to become successful where no opportunity has existed before. Today, at the beginning of the 21st century, the customer still benefits from a personal and convenient way of purchasing products. The internet has become an important element of direct selling essentially giving each direct seller a worldwide customer base. Direct sellers have been empowered...
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...examiner _____________ Date ________________ Signature ___________________________ External examiner _____________ Date ________________ Signature ACKNOWLEDGMENT This work comes in to end not only by the effort of the researcher but also the support of many individuals and organizations. To begin with, I would like to thank Ato Adane Tesera, my advisor, for his constructive suggestions throughout my work. Had it been without his support, this work would not have been come in to reality. Secondly, my heartfelt thanks goes to my wife, Tigist Teka who helped me in writing the whole document besides her moral and financial support even during her pregnancy. In addition, Dessie women entrepreneurs in MSEs should be greatly praised for their zealous efforts in filling questionnaires. Moreover, my thanks extended to Ato Wondwossen Abi,...
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...EFFECTS OF INTRAPRENEURIAL PRACTICES ON COMPETITIVENESS OF MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY OLILO NICODEMUS AMBOYE A Research Project submitted to the Graduate School in Partial Fulfilment for the Requirements for the award of Master’s Degree in Business Administration of Egerton University EGERTON UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 2012 DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDATION This research project is my original work and has not been presented to this or any other Institution of higher learning. ______________________ ________________ Olilo Nicodemus Amboye Date CM11/0305/07 RECOMMENDATION This research project has been submitted for examination with our approval as Egerton University supervisors. Supervisors Date 1. Dr. Mshenga Patience. Department of Business Administration. Egerton University. 2. Dr. Maina Waiganjo. Department of Business Administration. Egerton University. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author or Egerton University. Nicodemus Amboye Olilo © 2012 DEDICATION To my wife Leah Wanjiku and sons Wayne...
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...Group Assignment Critical Review of a Proposal Assessment of Role of Micro and Small Enterprises on Economic Empowerment of Women: A survey of Women Operated Urban Agriculture Enterprises in Wukro Woreda, Tigray Group Members 1. Bersabeh Elias 2. Dagmawit Meried 3. Kalkidan Amdie 4. Kalkidan Wubie 5. Maria Alemu June 21/2014 Addis Ababa Content Introduction ? i. Title page * The title page did not have a page number (which is correct) * The purpose of the research was clearly specified as : A Research Proposal Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree in Development Studies * Name of the researcher is stated: * Advisor and co-advisors are mentioned * Place, Month and year (December 2011) is also mentioned ii. Acronyms Abbreviation should have come before/at the beginning of the proposal next to title page. (The abbreviations are in alphabetic order, which is correct) The following abbreviations are used in the proposal but not found in the list of abbreviations FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization FDRE – Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia HIV/AIDS – Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immuno- Deficiency Syndrome MFI – Micro Finance Institution MSE –Small and Medium Sized Enterprises NAP-GE – National Action Plan for Gender Equality NGO – Non Governmental Organization REWA – Revolutionary Ethiopian Women’s Association UN –...
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...Holy Angel University College of Business and Accountancy A Study to Explore the Micro-entrepreneurs’ Perspective on the Effectiveness of Borrowing Money from Informal Money Lending Business in Angeles City SUBMITTED BY: A-433 Lleva, Rhindel Medina, Leda Marie Pineda, Reezalyn Pinero, Bianca Camille Romero, Czarina Salas, Jenny Rose SUBMITTED TO: Dr. Albert Morales September 9, 2015 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION During these rough times, people would really bite the bullet in order for them to satisfy the needs of their families, to fund and support their small businesses and to ease poverty just to survive the daily life. This leads people to seek the help of those engaged in money lending business. Informal credit markets are still important in developing countries. Despite an increase in supply of formal credit, informal lenders remain the dominant source of credit for the people who wish to start-up a small business in their community. This study aims to explore the perspective of micro-entrepreneurs in Angeles City on the effectiveness of informal money lending business. Informal money lending businesses are money lenders who are not licensed to do money lending business. They are well known about this kind of informal lending business which is patronized by some micro-entrepreneurs and people who wants to put-up a new business. They are also called “5-6 money lenders”. 5-6” is the term used in such a reason that they lend money with 20% interest which will be paid within a month...
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...CHALLENGES FACING UNIVERSITY TRAINED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN KENYA. BY BETT BARNABAS EDU/PGT/09/07 A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING OPTION) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET APRIL, 2014 DECLARATION DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE This proposal is my original work and has not been presented for any award in any other university. No part of this work may be submitted without my permission. NAME: BETT BARNABAS……………………………. REGN.NO:.…EDU/PGT/09/07……………………….. SIGNATURE:………………………. DECLARATION BY SUPERVISORS This proposal has been submitted for examination with our approval as university supervisors. NAME: Dr. KYALO……………………….. SIGNATURE:…………………. DATE:…………………………. NAME:…DR. DIMO……………………… SIGNATURE:…………………… DATE:……………………………. DEDICATION. It is my pleasure to dedicate this work to my family whose efforts have made me proud, with all the stresses through the course work and writing of this proposal they have been on my side. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to determine the challenges facing university trained structural engineers...
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...ASSIGNMENT BRIEF FOR UNIT 10: MRM Course Title | EDEXCEL LEVEL 7 BTEC ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES | Student Name | | Unit Title: | MANAGEMENT RESEARCH METHODS | Reg. No | | Unit Number | 10 | E-mail | | Batch No | 1 | EDEXCEL No | | Assessor | KWAKU F.DARKWAH | Learner Signature | | Semester | 2 | | | | | | | Issued | | Date | | Submission Date | | Received By | | Review Dates | | | | | Progress of the student | | | Date / Signature | | UNIT 10: MANAGEMENT RESEARCH METHODS (MRM) Task 1: Identify a research proposal: L.O. 1.1: Identify a research question or hypothesis and justify choice I am doing research on the buying behavior of customer based in Ahmedabad of various diamond ornament brand like Asim, Tanisque, Gilli gold, etc Research question (1) While purchasing Jewellery what kind of Jewellery you love to wear? ( ) Branded ( ) Unbranded ( ) Both (2) Which Brand’s Jewellery you love to use the most? ( ) D’damas ( ) Gili Gold ( ) Sangini ( ) Nakshatra ( ) Asmi ( ) Others (3) Do you prefer diamond in your Jewellery? ( ) Yes ( ) No (4) In Which Jewellery You prefer the Diamond the most? ( ) Earrings ( ) Rings ( ) Penndel’s ( ) Bracelets ( ) Neckles (5) While purchasing the diamond jewellery which factor you consider? ( ) Price/...
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...of Economics and Commerce, School of Human Resource Development 2 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya, Department of Economics and Commerce, School of Human Resource Development loans to finance their business operations. The fundamental objective of this study was to assess the effects of Micro financing on growth of small and micro enterprises in Mombasa County. Despite access to credit SMEs growth remains a major problem. Access to credit should enable a business to achieve their growth objective. Despite this it is interesting to note that most of the SMEs could not survive third year of incubation period. Descriptive Survey method was employed in this study. The study adopted stratified and systematic random sampling method. The sample size was 157 SMEs. Semi-structured questionnaire was designed to facilitate the acquisition of data. Data was collected from 102 respondents, a response rate of sixty five percent. Sales, income and competitiveness were used as the independent variable while growth of SMEs as dependant variable. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data. Results indicated that microfinance has positive effects on growth of SMEs. Majority of the owners indicated that microfinance has enabled them to expand businesses, build their business assets. Also ability of the business to complete was enhanced. Abstract: Majority of small and micro enterprises in Kenya are mostly out of scope of formal banking services. They...
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...ASSESEMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING GENDER IN ACADEMIC AREA INACADEMI ACHEVIMENT ABSTRACT The objective of the study is to provide sufficient and reliable statistical information on the rationality behind gender difference in academic performance. Equality is one of the greatest issues that peoples have been scarifying their money, knowledge and even their life to maintain it throughout their people, nation and the world in general. For this study, we are use questioner as an instrument of data collection. The collected data is analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. From descriptive method, bar-chart, frequency table and pie-chart are used to analyze the descriptive statistics and from the inferential method chi-square test to test the association between two factors and regression analysis and interpretation and two main methods used in inferential statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCATION Background of the study Women in Ethiopia are mainly limited to unpaid house responsibilities such as child as rearing, feeding the family, farming, taking care of domestic animals, giving birth as many as she can of her husband’s children and bringing them up, cleaning, hewing wood fetching water, milking and etc. In addition to this, both culture and religion also play a major role in limiting the positive role that women can play. According to Get chew kasha...
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