How Entrepreneurial Exposure Shapes Sme Performance: Evidence From Kwara State, Nigeria
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2026
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Publication of the Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Kwara State University Malete,
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Small degree of entrepreneurial exposure among manufacturing Small and Medium
Enterprises in Kwara State often measured by entrepreneurial networking and
structured training engagement, ultimately constraining sales growth and
profitability performance. This study examined entrepreneurial exposure and
performance of small and medium enterprises in Kwara State. The study's
population consists of 5,071 registered owners of manufacturing SMEs in Ilorin
Metropolis, Kwara State, and a sample size of 364 was determined using the Raosoft
sample size calculator. Primary data was gathered through a structured
questionnaire. Out of 364 questionnaires distributed, 340 valid responses were
retrieved with a response rate of 93.4%. Simple random sampling technique was
utilized. Multiple regression analysis was utilized to analyze the data and test the
hypotheses with the aid of statistical software (SPSS). The results of the study
showed that entrepreneurial networks had a significant positive impact on sales
growth (â = 0.671, t = 14.563, p < 0.05), while entrepreneurial training had a
significant positive impact on profitability (â = 0.742, t = 15.355, p < 0.05). The
study concluded that entrepreneurial exposure significantly impacts the
performance of small and medium enterprises in Kwara State. The study
recommended that SME owners in Kwara State should strengthen entrepreneurial
networking and invest consistently in structured training to enhance sales growth
and profitability
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6. Salau A. A. , Olanyan A. F, Yahaya A. A. Idris, J. A. (2026). How Entrepreneurial Exposure Shapes SME Performance: Evidence From Kwara State, Nigeria. International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management, 4(1) Kwasu 14-26