ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ENUGU STATE

The study evaluated the entrepreneurial passion and performance of small and medium enterprises in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between entrepreneurial creativity and revenue generation and evaluate the relationship between entrepreneurial commitment and sales volumes of small and medium enterprises in Enugu state. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary source of data was the administration of questionnaire. A total population of 293 entrepreneurs was used. Two hundred and fifty-five (255) returned the questionnaire and accurately filled. Data was presented and analyzed using Likert Scale and the hypotheses using Z - test. The findings indicated that i. Entrepreneurial Creativity had significant positive relationship with the revenue generation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Z (95, n = 255), 6.391 < 9.331, P. <.05 and Entrepreneurial Commitment had positive significant relationship with the sales volume of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Z (95, n = 255), 6.888 < 9.159, P. <.05. The study concluded that Entrepreneurial Creativity and commitment had significant positive relationship with the revenue generation and Sales volume of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The study recommended among others that the management of the small and medium enterprises should be encouraged to be creative to help builds confidence and teach valuable life skills, including cognitive, physical and social emotional skills.