INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ORIENTATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL ENTERPRISES IN BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, MINNA, NIGER STATE. (Case Study of Selected Poultry Businesses)

Nmadu, Nuhu Kolo & Ndace Silas

Bus. Administration and Mgt.

Entrepreneurship Education.

E-mail:silwanciko@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This research work is aimed at studying the influence of Entrepreneurship Orientation on the Performance of Small Enterprises in Bosso Local Government Area, Minna, Niger State, with particular reference to selected poultry businesses. 91% of the questionnaire respondents returned their questionnaire which was used for analysis alongside the empirical view of the study. The study addresses the conceptual view of parenting and mentorship as mediums of Entrepreneurship Orientation which consequently have the tendency of influencing performance of Small Enterprises. The extent of such Influence on Performance of Small Enterprises through profitability and Turnover shown in this research is at a less significant level, due to other factors that influences profitability and turnover like; price, market share, competitors etc. Never the less, the Influence of Entrepreneurship orientation cannot be over emphasized especially at the present stage of the Nigerian economy as a developing nation. Orientation and re-orientation must continue both at the family level, mentoring, academic environment, community etc. This must not end at the theoretical state, but must be treated in practical terms, so that full impartation can be acquired by the beneficiaries of the Entrepreneurship Orientation. By doing this, there will be increase in Small Enterprises resulting to increase employment opportunities, Economic activities, healthy competition and contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the grass route level to the entire nation.