Question-

Prepare a research report of 2,000 (minimum) to 2,500 words (maximum) on the following topic:

Small business is an important component of the business environment of any country, and a significant contributor to employment creation, economic growth and societal well-being. Notwithstanding this widely acknowledged positive contribution, the growth and welfare of small business is often constrained by a range of factors such as the lack of capital/credit, and managerial expertise or appropriately skilled human resources, corruption, and many country specific considerations e.g. poor infrastructure.

1. For this assignment you need to undertake research on the small business environments in two countries (Brazil and United States) and compare (contrast) the constraints and strengths for small business development in these countries

2. Your research report should

a. detail and contrast the environment for small business (growth/development) from each country, focusing in particular on the constraints and strengths (factors supporting small business development) present in these two countries; and

b. should include specific recommendations to improve the small business environment in both countries.

3. Your report should include the following sections: ‘Introduction', sub-sections for the main issues you will be discussing; ‘Conclusions', "Recommendations', ‘Learning Points' and ‘References'.

Additional Information-

The question is relates to Economics, mainly macroeconomics and the question is clarify about conducive business environment, mainly for small businesses in the USA and Brazil. Various factors such as special programs, financial assistance, government regulations, management skill, development, etc and others have been discussed in the answer.

Word limits- 2500