Research Proposal: Challenges Faced by Micro Businesses in Birmingham

This research proposal investigates the challenges faced by micro businesses in Birmingham, UK. It begins with a rationale emphasizing the significance of the study in addressing current issues faced by these businesses and developing effective strategies. The background highlights the underperformance of UK micro businesses and the impact of resource and financial constraints. A literature review defines micro businesses, identifies challenges such as financial difficulties and inadequate IT infrastructure, and emphasizes the importance of research and development. The aim is to identify these challenges, with objectives to define micro businesses, assess current trends, determine problems, and recommend solutions. The methodology outlines a qualitative, inductive approach using interpretivism, with data collection from primary and secondary sources, including questionnaires and interviews. Sampling will use a simple random method, and data analysis will employ thematic analysis. Ethical considerations, reliability, and validity are also addressed, ensuring the research's integrity. The proposal concludes with a list of references.