Anthony M. Wanjohi: Unfriendly legal and regulatory environment factor in business operation has been cited as one of the major impediment to the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya (Wanjohi, 2009). As such, there is need for government to put in place sound measures to address the issue of stringent regulations related…
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Legal and Regulatory Environment Issues affecting Businesses in Kenya
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: Kenya is one of the developing countries that has been labeled as having poor legal and regulatory environment that has been hindering not only the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but also macro enterprises. A study on the challenges facing Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi revealed that…
Sources of Business Funds for SMEs
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: There are various sources of funds for Small and Medium Enterpries (SMEs) in developed and developing countries. This article briefly explores the sources based on developing world perspective. In a study that was conducted on Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District, the main sources of funds for…
Improving Financial Accessibility among SMEs
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have over long time been recognized as boosters of economy in both developed and developing countries. These enterprises constitute a major source of employment and generate significant domestic and export earnings (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2004). Despite their critical role in economic development,…
The Level of Crime in Nairobi City
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: A study by Kamau, (2010) on the challenges facing Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi revealed that crime was one of the most pressing issue in the Nairobi City. The Figure below shows the level of crime as indicated by a vast majority of the respondents who took part in the…
Factors Influencing Customer Retention in the Insurance Brokerage Firms. A Case Study of HP Brokerage Firm in Nairobi
Today, more companies are now recognising the importance of satisfying and retaining customers. Satisfied customers constitute the company’s customers relationship capital. The insurance sector is an infrastructural pillar of the financial services sector and the economy as a whole. It plays a key role in economic development. Despite this, there are a number of challenges…
The Role of Human Resource Department in the Employee Recruitment Process: A Case Study of Co-operative Bank in Kenya
Abstract: The function of recruitment is a fundamental one in every organization. Every organization today is in competition for its most essential resource, namely qualified and knowledgeable people. The recruitment function of human resource department in an organization can lead either to the success or failure of an organization. The main purpose of this study…