Sources of business information among SMEs in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorSongoro, Mohamed
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-09T12:07:16Z
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-08T09:51:37Z
dc.date.available2019-12-09T12:07:16Z
dc.date.available2020-01-08T09:51:37Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.descriptionAvailable in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class Mark (THS EAF HF54.52.T34S66)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to find out the sources of business information among SMEs. Survey was used to collect data from 100 SMEs respondents. Data were analysed using factor reduction and descriptive. Findings show that SMEs get information from six major sources which are public notice boards, discussion with colleagues and customers (interpersonal), brochures and posters, website/internet, newsletters and through mobile phones. Furthermore SMEs requires information about finance, laws (regulations) and taxation and business security. A number of challenges of accessing information were identified which include among other, costs, time, availability, accessibility and lack of the knowledge about the sources. The study recommends that proper mechanism be established to ensure that, SMEs get the required information in a quality manner as well as addressing the critical challenges that impedes accessibility of the required information.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSongoro, M (2013) Sources of business information among SMEs in Tanzania, Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5344
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectBusiness information servicesen_US
dc.subjectInformation servicesen_US
dc.subjectSmall businessen_US
dc.subjectTanzaniaen_US
dc.titleSources of business information among SMEs in Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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