Abstract:
This study examined the entrepreneurial qualities of SMEs owners in textile industry
in Kaluthara District. Main objective of the study is to evaluate the quality level of
SME's owners in textile industry in Kaluthara District. Data was collected from 125
Small and medium enterprises owners in textile. Purposive sampling and observation
technique were used. Questionnaires and structured interview guides were used to
gather data regarding textile and apparel business. A Questionnaire was the main
instrument of data collection and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
was used for analysis.
The focus of the research was on area that the researcher considered as a very critical
in entrepreneurs qualities. These areas includes: innovation, risk taking, self confidence, multi skills and dedicated to work.
The above qualities are essential for the success of small and medium scale textile and
apparel entrepreneurs. According to the research, all small and medium scale textile
and apparel owners in the Kaluthara District maintain their qualities at a high level.
