In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, there has been increased focus on access to finance for small firms. Research … from before the crisis suggested that it was harder for innovative firms to access finance. Yet no research has considered … SME employers. We find that innovative firms are more likely to be turned down for finance than other firms, and this …

Finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has been a concern for all stakeholders including … challenges faced by MSMEs in sourcing of finance during different stages of their life cycle. This study is a first … limitation in the identification and utilization of sources of finance. Data was collected through personal interviews using a …

and equity financing is the prime source of external finance. By questioning chief executive officers via survey on their …