Despite the benefits derived from exporting in this globalized world, many small manufacturing firms in Ghana have failed to avail themselves with this opportunity.The research was conducted to find out why Juaben Oil Mills, a family owned company has failed to take advantage of the export...

The contribution of small firms to the national budget seems to be negligible as a result of their inability to prepare financial reports. The factors that motivate the sample firms in the Ashanti Region of Ghana in pursuing sound financial management practices are:- Pressure from bankers (90%)-...

In a developing economy like Ghana, the contribution of small firms to the employment of the youth is highly recognised, but their contribution towards revenue to the national budget seems negligible. The reason is that some of the firms do not manage their working capital as expected and this...