IDENTIFYING THEENTREPRENEURIAL FACTORSAND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FINANCE OFSMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE: THE MODERATING ROLE OFINSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Abstract

Purpose - This research demonstrates the impact Entrepreneurial finance behavior, social network & characteristics of business on SME's Financing. Furthermore, this studies also explore the moderating role of Institutional support with the relationship of Entrepreneurial finance behavior, social network, characteristics of business and SME's Financing. Design/methodology/approach - The target audience for this study report is Karachi's registered entrepreneur firms and SME's. We gathered information from 225 businesses in Karachi, Pakistan. Data is acquired through questionnaires and interviews. We asked business owners to briefly describe their thoughts on a number ofsuccess elements, such as institutional assistance, entrepreneurial finance, social networking, business characteristics, and SME expansion. Results: - In our research paper we have 8 hypothesis and 1 hypothesis have rejected (Characteristics of Business have no impact on SME's Financing.) and other hypothesis Entrepreneurial Banking Behavior, institutional Support, and Social Networking have impact on SME's Financing. Limitations: - This study only includes entrepreneurs who are having trouble getting finance. Only a few Karachi-based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) were included in the sample. Despite the research's industry, region, and size, we cannot claim that the findings can be applied universally. Originality/ value - This study demonstrates how institutional support, social networking, entrepreneurial finance behavior, and financial success have a positive impact on SME financing.