The Influence Government in Supporting Small Businesses to Revitalize the Economy: The Case Studies of 220 Owners Various Small Businesses in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of
government in embrace of small businesses to further solve
economic issues and discovering career opportunities as well as
acquiring the financial aspect. To understand variables, this study
employs a quantitative strategy and a descriptive research
methodology. 220 participants made up the sample size that was
determined utilizing a judgmental sampling technique. The
questionnaire was created by the researcher as a means of
gathering data, and it was subsequently modified, complied, and
tabulated using SPSS statistical software, version 22, and Excel
2010. The focus of this study is to determine how the government
may support small businesses in Kurdistan Region of Iraq in order
to boost economic growth and job possibilities. The outcome of this
study revealed that poor management and government regulations
are the biggest barriers to the growth of small businesses. It also
demonstrated that equal tax collection by the government would
be a significant step towards the development of small projects in
Kurdistan Region. Another important finding of this research
proved that the backbone of economic recovery and job
opportunities are small businesses. The last outcome of this study
was that access to finance through large companies or investors
and banks and familiarizing active policies for the progress of
small businesses by the government will improve small enterprises
in Kurdistan Region of Iraq.