ASSESSMENT OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN DELTA STATE
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess investment opportunities available for entrepreneurs in Delta State. The study adopted survey research design. It was guided by three research questions. The population of the study consisted of 80 entrepreneurs. An instrument which consisted of 130 questionnaire items was used to elicit responses. The tools used for data analysis in the study were the
mean with standard deviation. It was revealed that entrepreneurs were familiar by recognizing investment opportunities and turning them into business ideas; that entrepreneurship has great attraction to people due to the freedom and independence associated with owning their small scale enterprises and that entrepreneurs considered major factors before the commencement of entrepreneurial activities. It was recommended that there should be frequent organization of conferences, workshops and seminars in order to educate the entrepreneurs of the types of skill they need to be able to recognize investment windows.
Keywords: Investment opportunities; entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial activities; business idea.
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