72nd International Atlantic Economic Conference

October 20 - 23, 2011 | Washington, USA

Current challenges facing small businesses: Case of Brazil and U.S

Saturday, 22 October 2011: 5:15 PM
Ebere Oriaku, Ph.D. , Walter Davis School of Business and Economics, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC
Ngozi Oriaku, Ph.D. , Walter Davis School of Business and Economics, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC
The down turn that has globally faced small businesses in recent times deserves management and policy adjustments. This paper reviews the two nations’ small business performances in current times using the case of Brazil and USA. The paper also shows the similarities and differences in both nations and how the challenges can be overcome.