Report on Challenges Faced by SMEs: Conestoga College, August 2019

This report, submitted by a student, examines the multifaceted challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It delves into financial difficulties, such as complex securities, payment delays, and high-interest rates. The report highlights marketing challenges, often stemming from limited resources compared to larger firms. Additionally, it addresses the hurdles related to accessing and implementing advanced technologies. The study includes an introduction outlining the scope, a discussion section elaborating on each challenge with examples, and a conclusion summarizing key findings. The report adheres to APA@Conestoga formatting guidelines and includes a title page, essay, references, and a checklist for research paper components. The student also submitted a proposal outlining the research topic: the contributions of managerial staff to organizational goals.

Checklist for Research Paper
Audience and purpose Checkmark
 Target audience and purpose are considered 
 The purpose of the research is clear 
Introduction
 Strong attention grabber is included 
 Issue is clearly introduced 
 Thesis statement or statement of purpose is clear and
focused
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Body
 Clear topic sentence is used for each point of argument 
 At least one paragraph is used for each point 
 Examples, facts, and expert opinions are used to support
ideas
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 Each paragraph is unified and coherent 
Conclusion
 Closing provides a final focus 
 Closing reminds readers of the important points presented
in the research
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Citation and referencing
 In-text citations are correctly placed and formatted 
 Reference page is complete and correctly formatted 
Revision
 Writing is fully revised for structure, tone, grammar, and
punctuation
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Feedback
 Feedback from previous assignments (proposal and
outline) has been reviewed and applied
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