The Reality of Small and Medium Enterprises Activity in Taiz Governorate in the Absence of Business Incubators

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the current state of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Taiz Governorate, the obstacles to their growth, and the extent to which SMEs in Taiz require the services of business incubators. These services include: administrative services, consulting services, human resource development services, financial services, marketing services, technical and logistical services, as well as secretarial and information services. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive-analytical method was employed, with a questionnaire as the tool for data collection. The study population consisted of all owners or managers of SMEs in three districts within the city of Taiz, and a comprehensive census sampling method was used. A total of 188 respondents participated in the study.

   The results revealed that the activity level of SMEs in Taiz Governorate is moderate, the obstacles to their growth are also moderate, and the extent to which SMEs in Taiz require business incubator services, from the perspective of the business owners, is moderate. The study recommended the promotion of business incubator culture to raise awareness about its concept and importance for SMEs. Additionally, it encouraged government and private sector institutions to adopt the business incubator model as a foundation for entrepreneurial projects that contribute to economic development.