PERCEPTION OF MODERN FUNDING STRATEGIES AND SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG THE YOUTHS IN OSOGBO, OSUN STATE
Abstract
This article examines the Perception of Modern Funding Strategies and Sustainable , Entrepreneurship among the Youths in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria with the view to ascertain whether a significant positive relationship exists between the predictor and criterion variables. The Research utilised a descriptive cross-sectional survey design while the Population of the Study involves 200 SMEs manned by young Entrepreneurs within the age range of 18-40 years of age in Oshogbo, Osun State which was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to gather data which was measured on a five-point Likert scale with the following values: strongly agree (SA) = 5, agree (A) = 4, neutral (N) = 3, disagree (D) = 2, and strongly disagree (SD) = 1, with a total of twenty (20) items altogether. The hypotheses formulated in this study was tested using multiple ordinary least squares regressions to determine if crowdfunding, P2P and fintech solutions are significant predictors of entrepreneurial sustainability at the 0.05 level of significance. The conclusion deduced shows a significant positive relationship between the predictor and criterion variables. This means that a significant positive relationship exists between Modern Funding Strategies and Sustainable Entrepreneurship among the Youth in Osogbo, Osun State. Therefore, Modern Funding Strategies such as Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending and FinTech Solutions are highly recommended for Sustainable Entrepreneurship among the Youths in Osogbo, Osun State.
This article is available as a PDF download
Published in JOURNAL OF AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH
ISSN: 9783-7967
This article appears in our peer-reviewed academic journal
View JournalRelated Articles
Explore similar research in our collection
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT GRADE AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE GRADE IN CHEMISTRY EXAMINATION IN OGBIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE
Akpomiemie Voke Lilian, Samuel O. Wagbara PhD
Mar 26, 2025
The study investigate the relationship between continuous assessment grade and students academic per...
View ArticleTHE CULTURAL IMPERATIVE: REENGINEERING WORK ATTITUDES FOR FUTURE-READY ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA
JAKPA, GRACE UFUOMA
Mar 24, 2025
In an increasingly unstable global environment, preparing organizations for the future is a crucial ...
View ArticleRadio and Rural Development Programmes in Imo State: A Study of Ozisa 96.1FM Radio Station, Owerri
Ukaegbu, M. I. (PhD), Onuegbu, A. B. C. (PhD), Wokoro, P. J. (PhD)
Mar 21, 2025
This study examines the influence radio and rural development programmes have on the residents of Im...
View Article