Contribution of Kumba City Councils to the Emergence of Small Businesses in Kumba Municipality, Small Business Owners Perception

Abstract

This research assesses the perception of city councils´ contribution in the success of Small businesses by small business owners, case of Kumba City Council. 150 questionnaires were administered to these owners by convenience. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 2022 version) was used to analyse data. Results reveal that the majority of small business owners (51.3%) believe that the City Council is not doing enough for the sustainability of small businesses. It was recommended that the City Council should act more as facilitator for small businesses instead of being a threat to them.